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The Lion King · 06-04-2008, 05:09 PM

Would you prefer the Blu-ray format to become as popular as DVD is/was, or do you want it to be this awesome expensive format that not everyone will ever have?

I really want Blu-ray to be successful and I want more films released on BD, but part of me likes it how it is now. As I said in another thread, it will no longer be this cool thing you can brag about to people who don't have it.

I know it's a pretty stupid question, but there must be some part of you that prefers having it while so many others don't?

So, the answer is probably pretty obvious, but where do you stand on this?

Beta Man · 06-04-2008, 05:17 PM

who said "exclusive"? what a bunch of elitiest a-holes.

Bluoholic · 06-04-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

who said "exclusive"? what a bunch of elitiest a-holes.

+ effin 1

savage1984 · 06-04-2008, 05:32 PM

Dude, I want everyone to have it so they can experience what I experience.

Beta Man · 06-04-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by savage1984

Dude, I want everyone to have it so they can experience what I experience.

we're still talking about Blu-Ray right ?

xander · 06-04-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

who said "exclusive"? what a bunch of elitiest a-holes.

times ten.

Uxi · 06-04-2008, 05:45 PM

I'm satisfied with the current state of things, as long as I'm getting new releases and periodic release of high profile classics.

That said, I won't really care if DVD survives with the masses and Blu-ray as an enthusiast format. I haven't bought DVD in over 2 years and have no intention to ever buy another one again.

Bluoholic · 06-04-2008, 06:07 PM

There goes exclusivity, there is another thread that says gay porn is available on Blue since march... SINCE MARCH!!! it's not exclusive anymore

Anthony P · 06-05-2008, 01:23 AM

Quote:

I know it's a pretty stupid question, but there must be some part of you that prefers having it while so many others don't?

not really, I don't care. I like my stuff but I don't feel I need to gloat in it.

But I voted "Of course" not because of some ant elitism but in the end I want the best quality movies I can get and as long as a format is not mainstream there will always be titles that fall through the cracks.

Marquoz · 06-05-2008, 04:12 AM

I would love it to go mainstream so they release older catalogue titles they might not release if there's a smaller user base.

LynxFX · 06-05-2008, 05:34 AM

I want it to be popular but I don't want what happened to DVD to happen to Blu-ray in the sense that the format got dumbed down specifically the fullscreen fiasco. That's all we need is for these new widescreen tv owners to want to 'fill' their screens and have studios crop 2.35:1 material. You already see the black bar complaints on this forum from some users.

I also don't want to see separate 1 disc releases with an optional 2 disc special edition. The studios used to actually include that second disc at no additional cost (that consumers saw) when DVD was still catching on. Then they pulled the sucker maneuver and got us to pay $5-$10 for it. Add to that the string of double, triple, quadruple dips from studios.

tron3 · 06-05-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

who said "exclusive"? what a bunch of elitiest a-holes.

Wasn't me. I have to make that clear as my signature makes me suspect.

Maybe they clicked it in error and misunderstood the poll. I almost did.

olds403 · 06-05-2008, 01:20 PM

are you serious?(to the O.P.)

savage1984 · 06-05-2008, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

we're still talking about Blu-Ray right ?

hehehhehe

Beta Man · 06-05-2008, 02:25 PM

Now two votes from elitist A-Holes..... hmmmmmm they're everywhere

inuyashalover21 · 06-05-2008, 02:26 PM

I want it to be popular. Imagine how pricey the movies will still be if it was not popular in every household.

jadedeath · 06-05-2008, 02:39 PM

I'm all for mainstream.

Get me some Troma on Blu-Ray! *LOL*

Logan

rragland · 06-05-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lion King

Would you prefer the Blu-ray format to become as popular as DVD is/was, or do you want it to be this awesome expensive format that not everyone will ever have?

I really want Blu-ray to be successful and I want more films released on BD, but part of me likes it how it is now. As I said in another thread, it will no longer be this cool thing you can brag about to people who don't have it.

I know it's a pretty stupid question, but there must be some part of you that prefers having it while so many others don't?

So, the answer is probably pretty obvious, but where do you stand on this?

Yes, I cannot wait to find Blu-ray discs in the Wal-mart dump bin for 99 cents.

View Poll Results: Which would you prefer?
No way. I like Blu-ray's popularity how it is now and don't want it to change.	2	6.06%
Of course! What kind of Blu-ray supporter would I be if I didn't want what's best for the format?	31	93.94%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

06-04-2008, 05:09 PM	#1
The Lion King Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Somewhere you aren't. Blu-ray collection:48 Blu-ray reviews:20	Do you? Would you prefer the Blu-ray format to become as popular as DVD is/was, or do you want it to be this awesome expensive format that not everyone will ever have? I really want Blu-ray to be successful and I want more films released on BD, but part of me likes it how it is now. As I said in another thread, it will no longer be this cool thing you can brag about to people who don't have it. I know it's a pretty stupid question, but there must be some part of you that prefers having it while so many others don't? So, the answer is probably pretty obvious, but where do you stand on this? Last edited by The Lion King; 06-04-2008 at 05:15 PM.

06-04-2008, 05:17 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	who said "exclusive"? what a bunch of elitiest a-holes.

06-04-2008, 05:32 PM	#4
savage1984 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Los Angeles	Dude, I want everyone to have it so they can experience what I experience.

06-04-2008, 05:45 PM	#7
Uxi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:9	I'm satisfied with the current state of things, as long as I'm getting new releases and periodic release of high profile classics. That said, I won't really care if DVD survives with the masses and Blu-ray as an enthusiast format. I haven't bought DVD in over 2 years and have no intention to ever buy another one again.

06-04-2008, 06:07 PM	#8
Bluoholic Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:482 Trading Score:1	There goes exclusivity, there is another thread that says gay porn is available on Blue since march... SINCE MARCH!!! it's not exclusive anymore

06-05-2008, 04:12 AM	#10
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	I would love it to go mainstream so they release older catalogue titles they might not release if there's a smaller user base.

06-05-2008, 05:34 AM	#11
LynxFX Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007	I want it to be popular but I don't want what happened to DVD to happen to Blu-ray in the sense that the format got dumbed down specifically the fullscreen fiasco. That's all we need is for these new widescreen tv owners to want to 'fill' their screens and have studios crop 2.35:1 material. You already see the black bar complaints on this forum from some users. I also don't want to see separate 1 disc releases with an optional 2 disc special edition. The studios used to actually include that second disc at no additional cost (that consumers saw) when DVD was still catching on. Then they pulled the sucker maneuver and got us to pay $5-$10 for it. Add to that the string of double, triple, quadruple dips from studios.

06-05-2008, 01:20 PM	#13
olds403 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Michigan	are you serious?(to the O.P.)

06-05-2008, 02:25 PM	#15
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Now two votes from elitist A-Holes..... hmmmmmm they're everywhere

06-05-2008, 02:26 PM	#16
inuyashalover21 Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I want it to be popular. Imagine how pricey the movies will still be if it was not popular in every household.

06-05-2008, 02:39 PM	#17
jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	I'm all for mainstream. Get me some Troma on Blu-Ray! LOL Logan

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