[SML] WAY, WAY, WAY O.T. : Death and Politics

herrick goldman herrick at hglightingdesign.com
Mon Jan 23 19:01:43 UTC 2017


Too bad,

This is one of the few threads I've clicked on in weeks. Thousands of
theater artists stood in times sq and around the country on Friday in a
show of solidarity.  It's on today's live design page..  thousands of union
workers marched on Saturday to protect workers rights.  And today it's
likely the nea gets cut and if betsy devos is confirmed it's likely that
arts disappear from our schools.  I submit that there's little that could
be more on topic to this community.

On Jan 23, 2017 1:42 PM, "Dave Vick via Stagecraft" <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> Look,
>
> You all know I've LONG been the proponent of the Mail List-as-Tavern
> analogy here; that we gather here because of our mutual passion for the
> performing arts... Right? But that, much like how in a biker bar, not all
> conversations are about bikes, not every chat here necessarily revolves
> around theatre craft...  I stand by that analogy, firmly.
>
> BUT...
>
> I also believe even more yfirmly there are some topics you Just Don't
> Broach In Public.  You all know in my recreational hours I'm a devotee of
> the competitive shooting sports, but I don't talk about guns here, out of
> respect for others who have strong feelings on the topic. The two main
> hot-button topics are Politics and Religion. LONG ago we all agreed those
> topics DO NOT BELONG HERE.
>
> Much as I may respect Chip and appreciate his post, the fact that Chip had
> to preface his post with "Way, way, way OT" should be a prime indicator
> that it shouldn't have been posted here. We aren't talking censorship;
> we're talking common courtesy.
>
> Y'all wanna fight about politics? I'd appreciate it if you'd move the
> "discussion" over to MyFaceTubeSpaceBookThing. I'm just trying to run a
> quiet little tavern here, and not have the glassware get all smashed up
> every night...
>
> [*retreating behind sinks*]
> Now, I've got work to do. Y'all play nice now. Holler if you need a
> cocktail or something; I'll be here cleaning pint glasses....
>
>
> --
> Dave Vick 517-749-3859 <(517)%20749-3859> Sent from my Electronic
> Euphemism
>
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