Broadway Blog - This Show Sucks

No, this isn't a reference to vampire musicals and nor am I talking about any particular show.

"this show sucks" was a piece of reader feedback that recently came into BroadwayWorld.com in response to an article about a show, that shall not be named here either. 

Since I've been attending the theatre, there's been flops that I loved and hits that I've hated (and everything in between). 

One of the greatest, and worst things about the Internet is that it gives people the freedom to post things, (both positive and negative) in relatively anonymous fashion. 

I strongly believe that anonymous or not, those criticizing a show or a performer should take the time to explain why they feel as they do. 

Online message boards, blogs, Tweets, social and showcial networking posts are read by more people than we all think, including very often the subjects themselves and if you're got a gripe, make it, explain it and be prepared to back it up. Everyone's entitled to their opinions, but if you're going to share them, back them up. 

I'm referring to professional criticism by the way -- personal attacks, we delete immediately on BroadwayWorld.

Maybe it's just me, but I think that if you're going to trash something -- trash it with reasons.