My fave is from day one through the solving of the death of Paul Stoddard.

dom

Hi Dom... This question has been on my mind for awhile.  I keep dismissing it and telling myself to mind my own business, but it's popped into my head again after reading your previous post.  How come there are a couple of DS people who seem to be exempt from the board guidelines regarding personal attacks?  It's like, it's not considered appropriate to post something that could be hurtful to someone, but it's allowed if it's something about Roger Davis??  You know what I mean?  LOL.   I've also noticed that Dan Curtis seems to be pretty fair game occasionally, and then there was Betsy Durkin a little while ago.  But as far as Roger Davis goes, I don't know how many threads I've seen over the last few months (alot) specifically about him - not just his characters - HIM.  So, I wonder, well...how does anyone know someone close to him, or a family member doesn't see this board occasionally?  Apparently he married a fan, so it's conceivable his wife could read this board.  Not likely, but possible nonetheless.  No?  I mean, if I were his wife, I would find a great many things said about him on here, quite hurtful.  I know it could be said, "well, even a couple of actresses from the show have made disparaging comments about him in public, so it's all right".  But does that make it all right then?  See?  I'm confused.

Please don't get me wrong.  I'm not making a statement about this AT ALL.  I know a lot of people have fun with the Roger Davis bashing - it's a popular pastime on here - LOL, and it certainly doesn't bother ME in the least, but I can't quite reconcile in my head (a confusing place to be lol), the guidelines and Davis' seeming exclusion from them.  I guess I'm wondering if I'm totally missing something or my interpretation of things is off.  For example:  There's a popular actress from the show whose acting I think is quite poor.  I don't think I would ever post that opinion though, because it doesn't seem appropriate and it might fall under a guideline.  Would it??
I dunno....what's YOUR take on all this?  Am I being too confusing here? -CLC

Hi Connie,

Eloquence isn't my strong point so please bear with me. I am going to take for granted that what you wrote is what you meant and respond accordingly. I've been active on the forum just a few weeks and have started paying strict attention to each and every post as a "moderator in training," if you will, for less than two weeks so I am bringing to the table little knowledge of what has transpired here before my arrival concerning issues about personal attacks on Roger Davis. I may have to defer to Midnite to answer your concerns regarding that issue specifically. I don't recall seeing any such posts.

The bulk of the forum guidelines (which I've read at least six times since I read your post above, LOL.) IMHO are there to protect us from each other. Guidelines directed toward the Dark Shadows cast and crew are as follows:

7. These boards are not forums for the spreading of gossip or innuendo, or the slandering of the DS actors' private lives. Comment on their public behavior, whether it be a personal appearance or in the course of some other form of public exposure (i.e. a talk show, Fest appearance, etc.) is perfectly acceptable, however.

What I recall being posted negatively of Roger Davis, Betsy Durkin, and Dan Curtis were attacks of their character portrayals, and in Curtis' case his being a spendthrift and on the choices he made concerning the shows development, etc. Such statements fall well within the forum's guidelines. When an actor performs a role it is considered a public presentation and therefore open to scrutiny and debate. And Curtis' reputation as a spendthrift is well documented in DS books and videos and can be directly attributed to his own words. When many people are of the same negative opinion it takes on the appearance of being hurtful and vicious. But they do not qualify as such under the forum guidelines.

And Connie, you certainly have the right to judge an actors ability and post your opinions. It is the intent of a post that one needs to be concerned with when trying to stay within the guidelines of the forum. And of course the way it is stated is in direct proportion to the way it is received. Many forum members choose not to post negatively, but that is a choice we all make within ourselves.

How did I do? LOL. I hope I helped you to sort this out somewhat.
dom

And thank you, Connie, for the clarification of my origins. It's a relief, believe me.  

Touche!  I see the apple doesn't fall far from the tree...lol. You guys must throw great parties! Fake fies in the dip, snake-in-the-cans, whoopie cushions... Invite me to the next one!

Hope you had a fabulous birthday, LAFB. And I hope you got more than that card from the apple tree. They didn't make you wear one of those pointy paper party hats, did they?!!

dom

Maybe Rosemary meant passionate?

I just hope she is not a current forum member or guest with hurt feelings...one never knows.

dom

I'm hoping to get to the
DS Fest next yr so I could MEET THAT GOREGOUS
MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope you make it to the fest, Anne. Just make sure that there are a bunch of us in line behind you to catch your fall because you will faint when you meet him. Not only is he gorgeous, he is gracious, gallant, generous, galvanic, genial, gentlemanly, genuine, gladsome, glamourous, glorious, good-natured, grand, gratifying, gravitative, and gummy...I mean YUMMY!!!!!!!!

dom (who never wants to see another dictionary as long as he lives. lol.)

Someone wanna guess how many pictures of Grayson you can see when visiting me??

99

dom

I thought today's first scene in the tower room between Ange & Barn was flawless. Frid was marvelous and didn't miss a beat. This is  my new favorite Barn & Ange scene in the series.

dom

Cassandra, Josette, Connie, Robin, Minja, Luciaphil, Raineypark, Carol, MM, Julianka7, Gothick, LoveAtFirstBite, onyx_treasure, VictoriaWintersRox, Nancy, Bette, ProfStokes, Linda, Mark, Afan, victoriawinters, scout75, Cassandra B, & Jennifer,

Thank you all so very much for your show of support. (It sure beats hate-mail, LOL!) It's great to be a member of this forum and hanging out with a great bunch of folks. And an honor to be able to become a part of a great team doing good things to help keep our beloved Dark Shadows alive and kicking.

And a big ol' thank you to the talented Castlebee for indulging me in my moderating fantasy! (And they said it wouldn't go to my head, hah! ) I was floored when I clicked on your link to GLOBALMODERATOR.com.  

http://www.geocities.com/castlebeetoo/GlobalMod.htm  

How clever! How funny!! And how sweet!!! I'm sending you five, Get Out Of Moderator Jail Free, forum cards. No really, I was genuinely touched by your efforts. I printed out the page and have it posted on the wall next to my computer to keep me grounded (and to remind my hubby that he is married to royalty, lol). I've ordered the purple cape, sceptor, and assorted crowns. I'll be wearing them at the fest so everyone will know who I am (I hate wearing name tags).

Again, thanks all,
(Humbled) dom