Archived: Insiders Thread

[whippersnapper]

Originally Posted by eat_me_cool

You are posting FUD, just because you didn't start it, it doesn't make you any less guilty by spreading it. Especially in this thread. There are other threads where you can discuss rdjam's bullshit.

I agree 100%. Spreading FUD is certainly no better than starting FUD for others to spread. And I agree with posters above that our Insiders shouldn't waste their time responding to questions related to FUD being spread by shills such as rdjam.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by elwaylite

So I traveled to that other "insiders" thread today and was shocked to see the A man was still answering BD questions instead of the BD insiders. Makes me STILL glad I left.

When one is no longer a major player in the game, I guess one regurgitates old *Glory
Days* posts because he has nothing new to offer being “retired”.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by blix01

I didn't catch any insiders saying that it wasn't true. I remember a Penton made a crack about the Rjam guy, but he didn't address the rumor directly.

That “crack” should have sufficed-- if you are familiar with the postings of rdjam….from which appears that rumor has originated from.
However, for your and others’ reassurance…………..

I don't know of any Blu-ray studios going neutral.

[Underdog]

Ηey Penton! How did the meeting go? Oh, and what was it about?

[Penton-Man]

I don't know of any Blu-ray studios going neutral.
Claro ?

[Penton-Man]

And for those HD VD lurkers suffering from visual acuity deficiency ……………..


I don't know of any Blu-ray studios going neutral!

[Penton-Man]

Got it ?

Now, allow me to get ready to go into work and breach another WGA picket line because although I am supposed to be neutral concerning this situation, I am starting to lose my patience and sympathy for the *writers* – given what other *writers* endure without striking or complaining.

If any members here are interested in my further thoughts on this strike, let me know, and I’ll try to address the subject again with more elaboration later today or over the weekend.

[blix01]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

That “crack” should have sufficed-- if you are familiar with the postings of rdjam….from which appears that rumor has originated from.
However, for your and others’ reassurance…………..

I don't know of any Blu-ray studios going neutral.

Personally, Im familiar enough with corporate speak to also listen to what is not said in statements. so for me, the crack didn't suffice. but this did:

I don't know of any Blu-ray studios going neutral

thanks :-)

[Razzy]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

I don't know of any Blu-ray studios going neutral.
Claro ?

'Nuff said.

Thanks Penton.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Underdog

Ηey Penton! How did the meeting go? Oh, and what was it about?

Sorry …….....

So this my wife talking to me in a hypothetical conversation in one possible future: "so, let me get this straight, you got fired because you disclosed confidential company information" "and you did this because why?, to satisfy the raging curiosity of a group of movie fanatics you have never met?" " and for this, we are now selling our house and moving in with my folks?" "oh, okay, no really, I still love you honey...." "so tell me about that life insurance policy again...."

Gota run guys, later.

[Grubert]

Penton-Man,

Please check your PM box. It's important.

Thanks.

[Bullseye]

Posted this in the insiders thread over there.

Originally Posted by Bullseye1

This is directed to the administrators. Is it appropriate for HD-DVD insiders to be commenting on the inner workings of Blu Ray. Surely this should be left to BD insiders if there are any left.

Secondly is it appropriate for HD-DVD insiders to be making snide remarks towards BD as a format “doorstops” etc. Surely both sides can rise above this form of discussion.

Do the said insiders not realise that “IF” and that’s a big “IF” BD was to fail (this is not my belief) then they are by virtue of slagging off said BD format also slagging off people who have invested in a format and would be the same customers they would hope to sell their HD-DVD players to in the future.

[gearyt]

Originally Posted by mystiksuicide

I appear to have brains too? I laugh at anyone that doubts me and god forbid the end up on the operating table 8 years from now if I am they're surgeon.

Awwww. you know you have a couple of good points !!!

[ra1024]

Hey Penton, I for one would be interested in your take on the strike when you get time.

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Sorry …….....

So this my wife talking to me in a hypothetical conversation in one possible future: "so, let me get this straight, you got fired because you disclosed confidential company information" "and you did this because why?, to satisfy the raging curiosity of a group of movie fanatics you have never met?" " and for this, we are now selling our house and moving in with my folks?" "oh, okay, no really, I still love you honey...." "so tell me about that life insurance policy again...."

Good answer.

[ottscay]

So Penton...can you PLEASE be less obtuse and just tell us whether a BD studio is going neutral...

Seriously, I'd be interested to hear you elaborate on the writers' strike if you get a chance.

Thanks, as always

[jclark67]

Originally Posted by ottscay

Seriously, I'd be interested to hear you elaborate on the writers' strike if you get a chance.

I am interested as well.

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by juanleche

Not Suprising, From AVS:

Perhaps you should ask him why Blu-ray would be replacing the entire DVD infrastructure if the demand for it is modest?

If the the need requires the entire replacement, then the demand will be equivalent to DVD, which means huge.

Gary

[Spankey]

Penton, Love to hear more on the strike. As most, I sympathized with the writers. I find it odd that two sides can't meet to come up with a reasonable solution unless one side is being unreasonable.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by elwaylite

So I traveled to that other "insiders" thread today and was shocked to see the A man was still answering BD questions instead of the BD insiders. Makes me STILL glad I left.

I just visited the site and given the fact that they wouldn’t allow any coverage of comments by Michael Burns, Vice Chairman of Lionsgate on their forum but, they do allow garbage speculation like this to be posted, kinda exemplifies their neutrality…………….

Originally posted by Amir…………
I am not predicting HDM to have modest demand. I am predicting the possibility that it might have modest demand.

I think he really is stating………..
“I am not predicting HDM to have modest demand. I am predicting the possibility that it might have modest demand” – he just got tired of bolding the key words.