They Laugh at Us (Blu-ray.com That Is)

Flanger-Hanger · Post by **Flanger-Hanger** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 6:14 pm

Who do you ask? Why the forum members of Blu-ray.com of course!

here's a fun quote from a few members:

"Agreed. I'm an UD alumni as well. Some of the posts are just awe-inspiring (not in a good way). My favorite was "I'm not going to pay 2,000 dollars to use a blu-ray just for some special features not on the DVD."

Reminds me of the whole VHS vs DVD threads of yore."

and

"My favorites by far are the "I prefer the look of the DVD because *insert various mind-boggling reasons here*."

You have to remember that the majority of members at UD are just ignorant kids - either literally or mentally. Still, I plan to post a few full size (1920x1080p) BD to DVD screencap comparisons (maybe even using 2003 DVD captures, too) to show them the significant difference there really is. We'll see how well it's received. "

Let me just make a note to the blu-ray.com forum members. I'm not one of these people! Don't lump me into the category of them! I DO like blu-ray and probably will join your forum at one point once I get more Blu titles (I have 3 at the moment) and knowledge but don't you dare call me an "ignorant child"!

Everyone else, yes, feel free to do so to them.

disneyboy20022 · Post by **disneyboy20022** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:02 pm

BATTLE OF THE ONLINE FORUMS!!!

UD/DVDIZZY FORUMS VS BLU-RAY.COM FORUMS!!

COMING TO A FORUM NEAR YOU

$10 per member must pay when you log in. We (Luke and Aaron take credit card or paypal....or else Escapay will throw slipcovers at you until you hate them as much as he does

UD/DVDIZZY nor Blu-ray .com forums will not be responsible for any papercuts of slipcovers thrown at deadbeat members who do not pay

Flanger-Hanger · Post by **Flanger-Hanger** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:17 pm

disneyboy20022 wrote:BATTLE OF THE ONLINE FORUMS!!!

UD/DVDIZZY FORUMS VS BLU-RAY.COM FORUMS!!

COMING TO A FORUM NEAR YOU

$10 per member must pay when you log in. We (Luke and Aaron take credit card or paypal....or else Escapay will throw slipcovers at you until you hate them as much as he does

UD/DVDIZZY nor Blu-ray .com forums will not be responsible for any papercuts of slipcovers thrown at deadbeat members who do not pay

SpringHeelJack · Post by **SpringHeelJack** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 8:06 pm

Nobody laughs at me- because I laugh first! At me! ME! Me, from Seattle. Me, with no education. Me, with no talent- as you've been reminding me my whole life! Well, look at me now- a star! Look how I live! Look at my friends! Look where I'm going! I'm not staying in burlesque. I'm moving- maybe up, maybe down, but wherever it is, I'm enjoying it! Mama, I'm having the time of my life because for the first time it IS my life! And I love it! I love every second of it and I'll be damned if you're going to take it away from me! I AM Gypsy Rose Lee! I love her, and if you don't, you can clear out right now!

yukitora · Post by **yukitora** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 8:22 pm

I have to admit, I do agree with them on the second point... Blu-ray all the way!

(don't kill me

)

rexcrk · Post by **rexcrk** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 8:25 pm

Meh, I could care less about Blu-ray. I mean, I'm sure it looks great and all, but I don't have any big plans to get a big screen HD TV (I WOULD like one though >_>) and a Blu-ray player, etc. etc.

Regular DVD is fine for now for me.

drfsupercenter · Post by **drfsupercenter** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:13 pm

I may be literally a kid but I'm no n00b.

Chances are the ones over at that forum are the n00bs... all they know how to do is promote Blu-Ray. Seriously, Blu-Ray is not a gift from God. It has its flaws. Heck, it's not that much of an improvement over DVD, if you use a proper upscaling DVD player. Not to mention it was made by Sony, who is just plain evil.

Honestly, I was one of those people who wanted HD DVD to win. Because it wasn't made by only one brand - it was shared among several companies, and it really looked just as good as Blu-Ray. (It might not hold as much, but that's beside the point)

Still, I resent the fact that they call people like me "ignorant kids," as I'm not ignorant... people forget that DVD came out in my lifetime too! Who cares if you're older than me? It's not like you've been using digital video formats any longer... and as the expression goes, "it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks." Whereas I learn as I go, and it's been working quite well so far. (I can make DVDs, when given good quality source material, that are as good as if not better than the ones put out by the studios. And that either means I'm really good... or as I like to believe, the studios are just plain bad.)

Super Aurora · Post by **Super Aurora** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:16 pm

LOL at Blue-Ray fanboys. Expect to get an article on them at ED.

rs_milo_whatever · Post by **rs_milo_whatever** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:25 pm

who cares? If they think we're so ignorant why do they bother reading our posts?

and I do own Blu-Ray and appreciate the improvements on quality, and I think we all undersand why Blu-Ray is better than DVD;
usually the issue of these posts is that there is also an increace in price

Jack Skellington · Post by **Jack Skellington** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:00 pm

LOL I registered on the forums at Bluray.com about a month ago

When I discussed Bluray the first time I came to UD, almost everyone attacked me with their cynical opinions, I guess it's one thing to say that you can't afford it and another thing to say that it's just a pointless format.

Escapay · Post by **Escapay** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:11 pm

It's the internet. People can say whatever they want and think it's important (at least among those who agree with them), and that anything/anyone that doesn't agree with their point of view is ignorant (whether or not it/they actually is/are). In reality, most of it means nothing.

And honestly, who are they to criticize a person for choosing not to drop $2,000 of their own money into Blu-Ray for whatever reasons they have?

Personally, A/V quality is the least of my concerns for Blu-Ray, mainly because I am someone who is more into the Special Features than in a/v quality. That's the selling point for me. I'd love to get into Blu-Ray like anyone else who can drop $2,000 but unfortunately that's not the case for now or in the near future. And even if it were, high-definition is a perk, not a necessity for me. Sorry if that's not techie enough for Blu-Ray.com, but it's suited me for the past couple years that Blu-Ray's been around, and likely will for the next couple years.

drf wrote:Still, I resent the fact that they call people like me "ignorant kids," as I'm not ignorant... people forget that DVD came out in my lifetime too! Who cares if you're older than me? It's not like you've been using digital video formats any longer... and as the expression goes, "it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks." Whereas I learn as I go, and it's been working quite well so far. (I can make DVDs, when given good quality source material, that are as good as if not better than the ones put out by the studios. And that either means I'm really good... or as I like to believe, the studios are just plain bad.)

I could say something like "and this is why Blu-Ray.com thinks UD is a bunch of ignorant n00bs"...but I won't.

albert

UmbrellaFish · Post by **UmbrellaFish** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 7:54 am

If we're ignorant, they're petty.

drfsupercenter · Post by **drfsupercenter** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:09 pm

I could say something like "and this is why Blu-Ray.com thinks UD is a bunch of ignorant n00bs"...but I won't.

So you're calling me a n00b? I may not know that much about movie history but I know plenty about digital video formats...

CampbellzSoup · Post by **CampbellzSoup** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:40 pm

I have an account at Blu Ray.com as well...though I rarely use it.

I just have to say this on the subject. If you don't have Blu-Ray/the equipment, and chose to stay with your DVDs that's fine, and no one is forcing you to make a jump. However, a lot of members around here make ignorant statements regarding those who do like outstanding picture and quality, and not "extras" on the disk.

Blu Ray is for the hardcore who people who have these expensive sets who chose to get the best home quality entertainment that they can get.

If you do not want Blu Ray, fine, however don't make ignorant statements or comments how it's "just a little bit of a difference" "why bother" when you don't have Blu Ray. You're entitled to your opinion, of course, but I can see why Blu Ray.com would mock some around here.

You guys are still my favorite though

Siren · Post by **Siren** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:43 pm

Amazing, they insult people here for being "ignorant children".....The irony of their lack of maturity boggles my mind.

Why is the subject of another forum even coming up in the first place? WHO is being childish here? Those who don't find Blu Ray worth it and say so or those who go to another forum to complain how there are people out there who disagree with them and then call them "ignorant children"? Really? Who is the ignorant child?

In case some people didn't know, the economy sucks. As a 29 year old adult I don't have enough money for one of those players. What makes them think a "child" would have more than me, unless their parents are rich.

They take themselves far too seriously and take people downing Blu Ray personal. Which is childish in itself. Its a freaking fancy DVD player, not a political party. And someone is actually calling for UD to be shut down! Wow. Just wow. But we are "ignorant children". Petty doesn't cover it.

Better watch out Luke...the Internet Police For a Blu-Ray World Takeover is out to get you!

Elladorine · Post by **Elladorine** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:52 pm

Oh joy.

Heh, times have been very tight for me on and off the past few years. The one "luxury" I've tried to allow myself is my growing animated DVD collection, whether I could really afford it or not. I only wish I could drop all my bills and responsibilities in order to pick up a Blu-Ray player. For now it's not enough pf a priority, especially since I'm probably far off from getting a nice, big TV where it would actually make enough of a difference.

DVD's are still good quality and I'm pretty satisfied with my library. Nothing wrong with that. I'll be damned if I let anyone else tell me it's not good enough or that I'm being an ignorant child over it.

CampbellzSoup · Post by **CampbellzSoup** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:04 pm

enigmawing wrote:Oh joy.

Heh, times have been very tight for me on and off the past few years. The one "luxury" I've tried to allow myself is my growing animated DVD collection, whether I could really afford it or not. I only wish I could drop all my bills and responsibilities in order to pick up a Blu-Ray player. For now it's not enough pf a priority, especially since I'm probably far off from getting a nice, big TV where it would actually make enough of a difference.

DVD's are still good quality and I'm pretty satisfied with my library. Nothing wrong with that. I'll be damned if I let anyone else tell me it's not good enough or that I'm being an ignorant child over it.

...and your entitled to that, but most members on here attack blu ray without having the equipment or first hand knowledge of the product that's why BD.com has issues, not that you can not afford the product...

Widdi · Post by **Widdi** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:06 pm

enigmawing wrote:Oh joy.

Heh, times have been very tight for me on and off the past few years. The one "luxury" I've tried to allow myself is my growing animated DVD collection, whether I could really afford it or not. I only wish I could drop all my bills and responsibilities in order to pick up a Blu-Ray player. For now it's not enough pf a priority, especially since I'm probably far off from getting a nice, big TV where it would actually make enough of a difference.

DVD's are still good quality and I'm pretty satisfied with my library. Nothing wrong with that. I'll be damned if I let anyone else tell me it's not good enough or that I'm being an ignorant child over it.

Hear, hear!

I don't deny that Blu-Ray is a improvement over DVD, I just don't think it's this ground breaking, phenomenal improvement that Blu-Ray fanboys claim. The difference between standard and high definition is not enough for me to stop eating for a few months to buy a new tv and blu-ray player. Nor is it enough to make me drop an extra 7-15 dollars a release just to own the movie (I watch Special Features once, if that, so extra bonuses isn't a huge draw for me).

Case in point: at the store I work for the PE of SB costs 18 dollars. The Blu-Ray costs 31. In these times of economic trouble I'll buy the 18 dollar DVD and deal with the completely unnoticeable unless doing a direct comparison between the two shots blurriness.

Siren · Post by **Siren** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:33 pm

CampbellzSoup wrote:
enigmawing wrote:Oh joy.

Heh, times have been very tight for me on and off the past few years. The one "luxury" I've tried to allow myself is my growing animated DVD collection, whether I could really afford it or not. I only wish I could drop all my bills and responsibilities in order to pick up a Blu-Ray player. For now it's not enough pf a priority, especially since I'm probably far off from getting a nice, big TV where it would actually make enough of a difference.

DVD's are still good quality and I'm pretty satisfied with my library. Nothing wrong with that. I'll be damned if I let anyone else tell me it's not good enough or that I'm being an ignorant child over it.
...and your entitled to that, but most members on here attack blu ray without having the equipment or first hand knowledge of the product that's why BD.com has issues, not that you can not afford the product...

Its a box. It has buttons and lights and little microchips. It doesn't have feelings. It doesn't know its being attacked. But apparently the BR-fanboys do when their babies are not loved by others. I have first hand knowledge of BR...Its NOT WORTH THE PRICE. Even if I could afford it, I rather buy another Pleo before I'd buy a BR. When the price comes down to a more realistic margin, I will support it. But just as we saw VCRs be really expensive, and then DVD players...now you can get a DVD player for $15 brand new at some stores. BR players can wait till they bring them down to a price that they are actually WORTH. If a BR player can make me coffee in the morning and clean the house, it would be worth the $100s-$1000s. Right now, its just a box that makes the picture look prettier. My DVD player does fine. I have certainly stood in awe at BR displays playing movies at the stores, but the awe doesn't lead to me shelling out several paychecks for it.

Super Aurora · Post by **Super Aurora** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 10:46 pm

Siren wrote: Its a box. It has buttons and lights and little microchips. It doesn't have feelings. It doesn't know its being attacked. But apparently the BR-fanboys do when their babies are not loved by others. I have first hand knowledge of BR...Its NOT WORTH THE PRICE. Even if I could afford it, I rather buy another Pleo before I'd buy a BR. When the price comes down to a more realistic margin, I will support it. But just as we saw VCRs be really expensive, and then DVD players...now you can get a DVD player for $15 brand new at some stores. BR players can wait till they bring them down to a price that they are actually WORTH. If a BR player can make me coffee in the morning and clean the house, it would be worth the $100s-$1000s. Right now, its just a box that makes the picture look prettier. My DVD player does fine. I have certainly stood in awe at BR displays playing movies at the stores, but the awe doesn't lead to me shelling out several paychecks for it.

WHAT A GOLD AND EPIC POST!

Again I like how we think alike.

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