The Blackbox Debate
Thu, 2 Nov 2006, 07:24 pmCassie_Dart30 posts in thread
The Blackbox Debate
Thu, 2 Nov 2006, 07:24 pmI write regarding the closure and censorship of the below thread - Blackbox Management: Good or Bad?
http://www.theatre.asn.au/node/5973
I recently had a young actress write to me and ask a question about her agency, so I sent her this link. It is a tradgic shame that dozens of people's comments have been censored, but I respect Theatre Australia for having posted that these messages were deleted as a result of one John W. of Blackbox Management. It is made clear to everyone what is really going on.
This young actress was, suffice it to say, not happy in her current situation. Will you delete my post for saying that?
Free Speech?
Mon, 6 Nov 2006, 07:31 amThere is no UNLIMITED free speech! What so many of the young kids who posted on that forum didnt know was that whatever they wrote regardless that it was on the net, if it was defamatory (under the law) then they were liable to prosecution. A lot of internet kiddies dont know this, so they post exactly what they are thinking. Which can lead to trouble.
Free speech will always clash with protection of personal and business reputation. Thats the major tussle how to satisfy both and leave everyone happy.
Best thing to do: get on with performing.
Paul Mclaughlin.