Alexandra Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 It's been a bit hectic around here lately (or at least on the back end of things) and so I forgot to post when we had our FIFTH ANNIVERSARY!!!! I don't even know exactly when it was. I registered the domain name and put up the site in late July 1998 -- around the 21st (?) And put up a little Front Page message board which was up for awhile, and then put up our first real message board -- the UBB -- in October of 1998. And, so, well, here we are. Give me an annivesary present -- POST. We've gotten away from our scintillating debates on aesthetic issues. More people are posting about performances WHICH IS TERRIFIC! Being greedy, I'd like more. Don't be shy. Dip your toe in. You saw something? Say "I saw X and kinda liked it." That's a start. When you realize that no one will jump in and say, "You LIKED IT? What planet are YOU from?" maybe next time you'll tell us why -- or what you didn't like. The Young Dancers and Special Groups forums talk lots -- it's the General Discussion group forums that need encouragement. Read something? Post about it. Someone says something that strikes you as interesting? Chime in. Thanking you in advance....... Link to comment
Mme. Hermine Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Hmm, almost old enough for Pre-Ballet! :grinning: CONGRATULATIONS! Link to comment
Alexandra Posted October 7, 2003 Author Share Posted October 7, 2003 Yes, we're working on our TURN OUT right now :grinning: Link to comment
carbro Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Congratulations! Let me just note that this didn't happen by itself. You just referred to the "back-of-the-house" operations, Alexandra, and it's the loving diligence you and the moderators contribute that keeps BA's "performance" so consistently successful. Thanks to all of you and to the community of posters, too! Link to comment
Redstorm Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Happy Birthday! :party: Keep up the great work!!! Link to comment
BW Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Who can find a virtuous ballet message board? Her price is far above rubies.... From an out an out neophyte who would have been slogging along behind the eight ball when it comes to understanding ballet from an educational trajectory, I can not thank you enough. In addition, the insight you've helped me gain as an audience member is without a doubt much more than "pretty good"... So pop the corks and we'll all drink to the health of Ballet Alert! :bouncing: :huepfen: :gossip: :jump: Link to comment
BalletNutter Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Let me get right to the pointe ... Ballet Alert is the greatest. I wish that I had known about it 5 years ago. Keep up the wonderful work and many congratulations!! Link to comment
Guest Gringa Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 What better time than the 5 year anniversary :yes: to make my first post. Been a "guest" for a while and find Ballet Alert riveting! Thanks to all the regular "Alertniks" who provide endless advice and information for all of us novices. Link to comment
Victoria Leigh Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Welcome, Gringa! Thank you for making your first post here with such kind words for the site! Be sure and post on the Welcome forum, so we can learn a bit more about you and you can get an "official" welcome from our wonderful Giannina, who is our very special and most delightful "Welcome Lady"! Congratulations, Alexandra! It's been a great 5 years, and I am very proud and happy to have been here and a part of this site for all 5 years! B) :hyper: Link to comment
Farrell Fan Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Thanks and congratulations, Alexandra! I knew there was a reason why I finally broke down and bought a computer -- and this is it! Link to comment
Hans Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Congratulations! This is one of the best resources the internet has to offer in terms of ballet Link to comment
Paul Parish Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 THere's a real fun thread gonig caled "Where would I be without ballet?" Maybe we could start wone 'what would I do without "Ballet Alert"?' Congratulations, Alexandra, and THANK YOU! And thank you ALL.... Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Where did those five years go?! I'm constantly amazed at the embarrassment of riches we have here from our splendid, talented, and knowledgeable membership - in all sorts of fields of endeavor. Mel In here since Who Laid the Chunk Link to comment
Petra Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Many happy returns... Alexandra, you've persuaded me to come out of my semi-retirement (otherwise known as Culture Shock) and start posting again. Link to comment
Watermill Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Congratulations to the founders and the moderators who gently handle our passionate discourse with aplomb and good humor. I have received terrific advice, comradeship, co-miseration and some howling laughs from my visits to what I consider "The best forum on the web"! And five years for any org or group concerned with the arts is a very long time...most last five months... Cheers! Watermill Link to comment
Funny Face Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Not only is this board full of people who love ballet, but people who are very kindhearted. I'm amazed and gratified by the outpouring of friendship I have received in such a short time. Thanks and congratulations. Link to comment
diane Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Congratulations from over here, too. To think that almost exactly five years ago we got our first computer. We knew NOTHNG about it, and were really afraid of using the internet, for it was quite expensive to be online. Now I am so glad to have found you all. A big thanks to all responsible! :yes: :grinning: :huepfen: :bouncing: -d- Link to comment
vrsfanatic Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 A very big Happy Birthday wish to all who have helped to make BalletAlert what it is today! :party: The dedication, honesty, knowledge and openness of this board is unsurpassed. Chin chin, salute, cheers to our moderators for guiding us always forward! A very big Thank You! Link to comment
Guest kleighfer Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 Well, Happy Birthday indeed!! Well Done! I will have to second FunnyFace and say yes there are many kindhearted individuals who take the time to post about their passion. And bless you moderators for having patience with us "newbies' to ballet and wading us through somewhat intimidating waters! A Big Thank You!! :party: :jump: Link to comment
perky Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 A very Happy Birthday indeed! Much like a good ballet performance, you fill a sometimes starved entity, my soul. Thank you. Link to comment
jimmattimore Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 (edited) Alexandra: Happy Birthday. BA is the best magazine and best ballet web site in the world. Blessings and continued success. Edited January 25, 2004 by jimmattimore Link to comment
Ed Waffle Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 I had missed this thread in October. Astounding that it has been that long, and wonderful that Ballet Alert continues to grow and (one hopes) prosper. I can recall the "Post Cards", which must have been before July, 1998--like the Bruckner Symphony number 0 perhaps, or a beta software release. Many thanks to Alexandra, Mel, Victoria and everyone else who has made this board possible. Link to comment
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