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

[Bill Conner]

Herrick - I think you missed the memo.  Don't shit or have sex in the lounge.

On Mon, Jan 23, 2017 at 1:01 PM, herrick goldman via Stagecraft
<stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
> 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 Sent from my Electronic Euphemism
>>
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