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:The article--originally written by myself, BTW--is now unlocked. But I will watch it closely, as will other senior sysops. I have given everyone some proper guidelines. Let us hope that any interested editors will adhere to them. Please propose major reorganization on this Talk page first; I will watch that as well.--[[User:TerryH|TerryH]]^{[[User talk:TerryH|Talk]]} 22:12, 20 March 2008 (EDT)

:The article--originally written by myself, BTW--is now unlocked. But I will watch it closely, as will other senior sysops. I have given everyone some proper guidelines. Let us hope that any interested editors will adhere to them. Please propose major reorganization on this Talk page first; I will watch that as well.--[[User:TerryH|TerryH]]^{[[User talk:TerryH|Talk]]} 22:12, 20 March 2008 (EDT)

While etymologically speaking, your definition of theater is correct, I'd like to point out that modern usage of the word in the majority of cases pertains strictly to the variety of theater that is performed live on stage without any cameras.  I know many people in the acting business, and believe me, there is a huge distinction between "theater acting" and "acting for film/tv".  That is why one will have an agent for theater, and another for film and tv because it is now recognized that these are 2 separate mediums.  It is for this reason that I propose this article be narrowed in focus, as most people reading the title will assume it pertains to live theater, and thus in its current state is rather misleading.  That aside, to encompass such a broad array of subjects without mentioning any pioneers in any of the genres while giving Hays a disproportionate amount of space is an insult to those who actually furthered the craft (in film, television or live theater).  If I were writing an article on classical music, for example, i would not focus on those who attempted to restrict or undermine the composers, but rather on the composers themselves.  It's only appropriate.  I would also like it if the article could have a slightly more objectice tone; (saying plots became more sinful is a personal judgement call, not an undisputed fact).

While etymologically speaking, your definition of theater is correct, I'd like to point out that modern usage of the word in the majority of cases pertains strictly to the variety of theater that is performed live on stage without any cameras.  I know many people in the acting business, and believe me, there is a huge distinction between "theater acting" and "acting for film/tv".  That is why one will have an agent for theater, and another for film and tv because it is now recognized that these are 2 separate mediums.  It is for this reason that I propose this article be narrowed in focus, as most people reading the title will assume it pertains to live theater, and thus in its current state is rather misleading.  That aside, to encompass such a broad array of subjects without mentioning any pioneers in any of the genres while giving Hays a disproportionate amount of space is an insult to those who actually furthered the craft (in film, television or live theater).  If I were writing an article on classical music, for example, i would not focus on those who attempted to restrict or undermine the composers, but rather on the composers themselves.  It's only appropriate.  I would also like it if the article could have a slightly more objectice tone; (saying plots became more sinful is a personal judgement call, not an undisputed fact). [[User:StephenS|StephenS]] 14:37, 21 March 2008 (EDT)