Hello, my name is Tron, and I'm a Blu-ray-aholic. - Blu-ray Forum

tron3 · 10-25-2007, 02:09 AM

I first realized I had a problem when I started to join more enthusiastically in the discussions. I have been a member since 8/04, but only occasionally came by to see what was new with blu-ray, and chide in my comments.

My habit gradually became worse (or is it better?) and soon I was sucked into 20 to 30 threads or more. Hours and days spent waiting for others, like me, to stop by and feed my obsession with blu-ray, and respond to threads. Even after exhasting my favorite sections, I would constantly refresh hoping to shake out the last few crumbs of entertainment.

I reached a high on the day my blu-blood membership exploded due to the Paramount / Toshiba deal. Soon, one by one, most of them forsook me. It was chaos. Since then, I have been seeking that high again. But like a date with Heather Locklear, it was unobtainable.

My obsession shifted to my blu-ray movies. Devouring 1 or 2 in a day, and licking the vestige of the extras the next day. Sometimes they were in hi-def and fed my need. It didn't matter, as long as it was blu-ray.

I am here in hopes of getting help. Perhaps in the form of a new movie, or 6.
So, I am starting this support group. New members welcome.

Anyone else care to confess?

jermwhl · 10-25-2007, 02:21 AM

Whoo! *wipes forehead*
Glad i'm not the only one!!!!

EricJ · 10-25-2007, 02:49 AM

Phew, and I only thought it was a passing phase, immediately before and after that first purchase, or just some adjustment to life-during-wartime...

...Nice to know it's permanent and incurable.

phloyd · 10-25-2007, 06:23 AM

I have been following Blu-ray since before it released in Japan in 2003.

I was hoping for it to be a better answer than DVHS for recording HD, but it turned into the pressed movie format in the USA - the recordable side never really made it here.

I must admit that I was almost cured when the BD launch was kinda lack luster and it looked like HD DVD had the edge even though it had worse specs.

Since those heady days Blu-ray has made quite a comeback and I find myself spending inordinate amounts of time working with BD writing, BD websites, discussing BD here as well as 'challenging' the dissenters at the AVS forum.

No sign of recovery any time soon...

GasCat · 10-25-2007, 06:45 AM

I...I don't have a problem....I can quit anytime I want.

kwhiplash · 10-25-2007, 07:37 AM

I'll stop...I know I can...when I run out of money. I don't need to buy them. Its not an urge...a need...an ache...um. Wait...need to pre-order Close Encounters...BRB

Zyclone · 10-25-2007, 08:53 AM

*snorts a blu ray up my nose and twitches* soo cold

kwhiplash · 10-25-2007, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zyclone

*snorts a blu ray up my nose and twitches* soo cold

hahahahahahahahaha

Rob71 · 10-25-2007, 10:23 AM

The first step in recovery is admitting you have a problem. I refuse to call this a problem.

Rup_Muk · 10-25-2007, 12:35 PM

^^ To all above,

Welcome to the BRA (Blu-Ray Anon)
We've had a recent surge in membership.

Sad part is: no member of the BRA has ever been rehabilitated

Rup.

tron3 · 10-25-2007, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zyclone

*snorts a blu ray up my nose and twitches* soo cold

Now a hard coat layer will form over your brain and you will be incurable. On the plus side, you will develop High Definition vision.

glenn22 · 10-25-2007, 02:09 PM

I don't have a blu-ray problem... I have a money problem... as in, not enough money to buy more blu-rays.

bageleaterkkjji · 10-25-2007, 03:49 PM

keep in your hood blood

Wondermaker · 10-25-2007, 04:49 PM

And the point of this thread would be?

GasCat · 10-25-2007, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wondermaker

And the point of this thread would be?

Actually this has come up before on the forum. The uncontrollable urge to buy more and more Blu-Ray discs. I'm sure some psychologist could assign a name to the "disorder". I've seen it mentioned at least 5 times.

P.S. Good to see you around Wondermaker. You missed the "I am not a girl" post by Wicky.

Edit:
Ok seriously, those thinking they have an issue should look for help:“Compulsive buying leads to serious psychological, financial and family problems including depression, overwhelming debt and the breakup of relationships,” Koran said. “People who think they might have the condition should seek help, because it’s available to them.”

The article goes on to say one of the signs is closets full of unused items in the thousands.

http://daily.stanford.edu/article/20...otJustForWomen

“We don’t know why some people are vulnerable, but we’re trying to learn.”

SpikesBluBlooded · 10-25-2007, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GasCat

Actually this has come up before on the forum. The uncontrollable urge to buy more and more Blu-Ray discs. I'm sure some psychologist could assign a name to the "disorder". I've seen it mentioned at least 5 times.

P.S. Good to see you around Wondermaker. You missed the "I am not a girl" post by Wicky.

Edit:
Ok seriously, those thinking they have an issue should look for help:“Compulsive buying leads to serious psychological, financial and family problems including depression, overwhelming debt and the breakup of relationships,” Koran said. “People who think they might have the condition should seek help, because it’s available to them.”

The article goes on to say one of the signs is closets full of unused items in the thousands.

http://daily.stanford.edu/article/20...otJustForWomen

“We don’t know why some people are vulnerable, but we’re trying to learn.”

Man, I wish I had closets full of unused blu-rays in the thousands. Well, OK, they wouldn't be unused. In that case I would agree, that would be a problem. More specifically, abuse.

SpikesBluBlooded · 10-25-2007, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wondermaker

And the point of this thread would be?

Aww, c'mon Mom, we're just having some fun!

Wheelman1970 · 10-25-2007, 06:16 PM

Remember the three steps to recovery - Buy, Buy and Buy. I too am a blu-a-holic.

EricJ · 10-25-2007, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rup_Muk

^^ To all above,

Welcome to the BRA (Blu-Ray Anon)
We've had a recent surge in membership.

Sad part is: no member of the BRA has ever been rehabilitated

They have, however, been known to be lifted and separated.

Rob71 · 10-25-2007, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GasCat

Edit:
Ok seriously, those thinking they have an issue should look for help:“Compulsive buying leads to serious psychological, financial and family problems including depression, overwhelming debt and the breakup of relationships,” Koran said. “People who think they might have the condition should seek help, because it’s available to them.”

The Koran said that?

OK. Sorry, bad joke.

10-25-2007, 02:09 AM	#1
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Hello, my name is Tron, and I'm a Blu-ray-aholic. I first realized I had a problem when I started to join more enthusiastically in the discussions. I have been a member since 8/04, but only occasionally came by to see what was new with blu-ray, and chide in my comments. My habit gradually became worse (or is it better?) and soon I was sucked into 20 to 30 threads or more. Hours and days spent waiting for others, like me, to stop by and feed my obsession with blu-ray, and respond to threads. Even after exhasting my favorite sections, I would constantly refresh hoping to shake out the last few crumbs of entertainment. I reached a high on the day my blu-blood membership exploded due to the Paramount / Toshiba deal. Soon, one by one, most of them forsook me. It was chaos. Since then, I have been seeking that high again. But like a date with Heather Locklear, it was unobtainable. My obsession shifted to my blu-ray movies. Devouring 1 or 2 in a day, and licking the vestige of the extras the next day. Sometimes they were in hi-def and fed my need. It didn't matter, as long as it was blu-ray. I am here in hopes of getting help. Perhaps in the form of a new movie, or 6. So, I am starting this support group. New members welcome. Anyone else care to confess?

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10-25-2007, 02:21 AM	#2
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	Whoo! wipes forehead Glad i'm not the only one!!!!

10-25-2007, 02:49 AM	#3
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	Phew, and I only thought it was a passing phase, immediately before and after that first purchase, or just some adjustment to life-during-wartime... ...Nice to know it's permanent and incurable.

10-25-2007, 06:23 AM	#4
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	I have been following Blu-ray since before it released in Japan in 2003. I was hoping for it to be a better answer than DVHS for recording HD, but it turned into the pressed movie format in the USA - the recordable side never really made it here. I must admit that I was almost cured when the BD launch was kinda lack luster and it looked like HD DVD had the edge even though it had worse specs. Since those heady days Blu-ray has made quite a comeback and I find myself spending inordinate amounts of time working with BD writing, BD websites, discussing BD here as well as 'challenging' the dissenters at the AVS forum. No sign of recovery any time soon...

10-25-2007, 06:45 AM	#5
GasCat Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	I...I don't have a problem....I can quit anytime I want.

10-25-2007, 07:37 AM	#6
kwhiplash Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:VA Beach	I'll stop...I know I can...when I run out of money. I don't need to buy them. Its not an urge...a need...an ache...um. Wait...need to pre-order Close Encounters...BRB

10-25-2007, 08:53 AM	#7
Zyclone Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Somewhere over the rainbow Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:304	snorts a blu ray up my nose and twitches soo cold

10-25-2007, 10:23 AM	#9
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	The first step in recovery is admitting you have a problem. I refuse to call this a problem.

10-25-2007, 12:35 PM	#10
Rup_Muk Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:136 Blu-ray reviews:24 Trading Score:8	^^ To all above, Welcome to the BRA (Blu-Ray Anon) We've had a recent surge in membership. Sad part is: no member of the BRA has ever been rehabilitated Rup.

10-25-2007, 02:09 PM	#12
glenn22 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Vancouver, Canada	I don't have a blu-ray problem... I have a money problem... as in, not enough money to buy more blu-rays.

10-25-2007, 03:49 PM	#13
bageleaterkkjji Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:in the garbage 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:322 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:4	keep in your hood blood

10-25-2007, 04:49 PM	#14
Wondermaker Senior Member Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray collection:53	And the point of this thread would be?

10-25-2007, 06:16 PM	#18
Wheelman1970 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Calgary, AB	Remember the three steps to recovery - Buy, Buy and Buy. I too am a blu-a-holic.

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