tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post3137257517112712297..comments2023-05-04T04:20:10.423-04:00Comments on Dave's Theater Blog: Update on Richmond Center Stage (Guest Column, Part 2)Dave Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01554650648344826824noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-56385260393894060952007-12-07T23:03:00.000-05:002007-12-07T23:03:00.000-05:00Starting, shmarting. Richmond Shakespeare's blog i...Starting, shmarting. Richmond Shakespeare's blog is UP AND RUNNING! http://richmondshakespeareblog.blogspot.comAndrew Hammhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714127938846605400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-25036852261110986692007-12-07T14:08:00.000-05:002007-12-07T14:08:00.000-05:00While the last anonymous goes a bit farther than I...While the last anonymous goes a bit farther than I would, I have to support the general sentiment. Frankly, <B>this</B> is what comes of anonymous internet posting: trolling, drive-by bitching, and communication without consequences. I'm starting to work on Richmond Shakespeare's official blog, and I'm seriously considering disallowing anonymous posts.Andrew Hammhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714127938846605400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-38284176982289397662007-12-07T13:46:00.000-05:002007-12-07T13:46:00.000-05:00Different anonymous here...and I just have to comm...Different anonymous here...and I just have to comment on an unrelated point. I've found a recurring theme among those willing to post either ugly or simply negative comments on internet blogs, and glsshs is a case in point. <BR/><BR/>The first theme is a complete lack of understanding of English grammar, including something as fundamental as how to put together a complete sentence. Punctuation, capitalization, subject-verb agreement, you name it - these people get it wrong all over the map. Strunk & White are spinning in their graves as we speak (hey, glsshs1492, I KNOW that reference is COMPLETELY lost on you, but if you should ever find yourself in a bookstore or - God forbid - a LIBRARY, you might want to check it out if you have designs of communicating your ideas in writing at some point in your life.)<BR/><BR/>The second theme amongst these types is that while they're quick to comment on what they don't like or what they think is wrong, they never, ever offer any useful ideas. Perhaps they simply have none?<BR/><BR/>An internet blog is a great place to share ideas, and to offer differing viewpoints. If you lack the knowledge or intelligence to communicate your ideas in writing, however, then you're just a waste of time. Some might even propose that waste extends to the moment of your conception.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-66045179466142965802007-12-06T19:00:00.000-05:002007-12-06T19:00:00.000-05:00Having just come from an RCS major users' group me...Having just come from an RCS major users' group meeting this afternoon, I of course acknowledge that there are obstacles. Most of them seem to be the ones you'd expect: issues of bureaocracy and the unwieldy nature of committees. But I can tell you this: It <B>is</B> going up, it <B>is</B> coming together, and it <B>is</B> going to revolutionize theatre in Richmond.<BR/><BR/>Thank you, anon, for your $100. Email me your name and address and I'll send you a card tomorrow.Andrew Hammhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714127938846605400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-1115865120164512562007-12-06T18:27:00.000-05:002007-12-06T18:27:00.000-05:00Hey guys, different anonymous here. Thanks for the...Hey guys, different anonymous here. Thanks for the CenterStage update. I want to be excited about it but I admit I'm not yet jazzed up. I first heard about this project maybe 10 years ago...right around the time TheatreVA was forced to leave the VMFA and didn't have a new home to move to. Agreed, no need to let Wilder's whims dampen the project but I myself still have a hard time believing it will be in place in 2009. The Foundation has a pretty good/interesting website but when I donated $100. several months ago I never received a thank-you letter. Hmm...maybe the staff is still organizing its processes? In the meantime, I've decided to go back to supporting my local theatre groups instead. Time will tell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-80872114347705651992007-12-06T17:53:00.000-05:002007-12-06T17:53:00.000-05:00?????If you're going to be insulting, at least hav...?????<BR/><BR/>If you're going to be insulting, at least have the guts to sign your name.Andrew Hammhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714127938846605400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-61509174717173585942007-12-06T17:50:00.000-05:002007-12-06T17:50:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Andrew Hammhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714127938846605400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-88706130283486378202007-12-06T16:20:00.000-05:002007-12-06T16:20:00.000-05:00writing style not subjectrepressed activists calm ...writing style not subject<BR/><BR/>repressed activists calm down<BR/><BR/>down boy<BR/><BR/>downAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-68114116385583146782007-12-06T11:48:00.000-05:002007-12-06T11:48:00.000-05:00Well said Andrew! Perhaps Anon wants this blog to...Well said Andrew! <BR/><BR/>Perhaps Anon wants this blog to be more like the Enquirer. What do you think Dave & Mary…maybe spice up this blog with gossip and scandalous photos?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-66984533261633970272007-12-06T09:59:00.000-05:002007-12-06T09:59:00.000-05:00You know, Anonymous, the internet is a big place. ...You know, Anonymous, the internet is a big place. If you're bored by the post, I'm fairly certain that you can find something interesting to read in less time than it takes to type "d-u-l-l".<BR/><BR/>It's attitude like that which has this project years behind schedule. If you're not excited about the biggest city theatre improvement project in decades, well, I just don't want to know you. Stay anonymous, by all means. <BR/><BR/>The theatre artists in Richmond who are making a big difference are the ones who are interested in more than memorizing their lines and getting a curtain call. They're the ones engaged in development, new works, business, growth, and planning; in short, the future.<BR/><BR/>Just because the local newspaper puts theatre news and reviews in the obituary section doesn't mean the theatre artists should.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-37943334380148680072007-12-05T22:20:00.000-05:002007-12-05T22:20:00.000-05:00dulldullAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-12718071751820886692007-12-05T17:33:00.000-05:002007-12-05T17:33:00.000-05:00I'm not understanding you, glsshs1492. Are you sug...I'm not understanding you, glsshs1492. Are you suggesting that an update about the development of a facility designed for the use of several Richmond theatre companies doesn't belong on a blog about Richmond theatre companies?Andrew Hammhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714127938846605400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-72839484885219665622007-12-03T19:33:00.000-05:002007-12-03T19:33:00.000-05:00newsletter not blog matternewsletter not blog matterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-72296615274800985242007-12-03T13:34:00.000-05:002007-12-03T13:34:00.000-05:00I believe Olivia said it best in "Twelfth Night".....I believe Olivia said it best in "Twelfth Night"..."Most wonderful!"<BR/><BR/>Exciting indeed, Grant!Frank Creasyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302762603707230845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29175306.post-35871299772654866592007-12-03T13:14:00.000-05:002007-12-03T13:14:00.000-05:00Kick-awesome!I've been to a couple of these meetin...Kick-awesome!<BR/><BR/>I've been to a couple of these meetings myself, and I have been astounded and encouraged by the depth of knowledge, experience, and determination present in the people who are working on this.<BR/><BR/>Even Mayor Wilder's whims can't ruin <B>everything.</B>Andrew Hammhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714127938846605400noreply@blogger.com