It's a fair question.
When I joined, it seemed a different time. Choosing screen names and avatars was part of the experience. Part of the sport of it, maybe. Most used an alias on Huffington Post then, too, until they changed their policy and linked commenting to social media.
If I were to join now, I might be inclined to use a version of my name. I use my name and identity on Twitter, FB, everywhere but theater boards.
On the other hand, I've had close friends associated with a certain percentage of the shows discussed here. I'd be less likely to weigh in as I have - if at all. In the case of two productions, off the top of my head, I've even avoided posting even with my fake name. As noted, a lot of people here are in the business, peripherally, or in an attendant part of the industry.
I'm more willing to speak boldly and frankly about -- and own -- all of my political beliefs than about the theater. I'll leave that there. |
