Most Prophetic Insider / Commentator Award - Blu-ray Forum

Zotar · 01-10-2008, 01:19 PM

Firstly, can I say that this is JUST A BIT OF FUN!

The idea of this poll is for people to vote for who they think has been the best format war "insider". Insiders don't have to come from this forum, but should be high profile commentators or industry insiders on the format war in one respect or another.

I'd encourage people to primarily consider 2 things....

1) The accuracy of predictions
2) The length of fore-knoweldge of specific events.

These should be fairly specific events. "X" just predicting that "Blu-Ray would win" 18 months ago does not count for example as that is just general prediction that the majority of people made in the first place.

My poll includes only the insiders and commentators that I can think of. Mods feel free to add others if necessary!

P.S. The poll options are in Alphabetical order. No preference is intended.

kurtlingle · 01-10-2008, 01:20 PM

I dont' see the poll?

blujacket · 01-10-2008, 01:46 PM

Crap. I hit Amir by mistake.

The Don · 01-10-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blujacket

Crap. I hit Amir by mistake.

whups...me too ahaha..

maybe it wasn't by mistake..

maybe there was just a hint of sarcasm?

Blu Titan · 01-10-2008, 01:52 PM

Well, I appreciate all of the Blu Insider...However, I must vote for Penton-Man. Amir...yeah he is going to get a lot of votes allright

Winn · 01-10-2008, 02:00 PM

Talk. Symapthy vote.

SuprSlow · 01-10-2008, 02:02 PM

Where is the rdjam option?

JackStraw · 01-10-2008, 02:16 PM

I made damn sure I highlighted Penton before clicking.

stockstar1138 · 01-10-2008, 02:17 PM

um where is rdjam/hdnow/deadmeat/hddvdisnotdead????

dragons lair · 01-10-2008, 02:19 PM

beatboy77.

beatboy77 · 01-10-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragons lair

beatboy77.

I believe I am now know as a "Pundit."

~Josh

Zotar · 01-10-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

um where is rdjam/hdnow/deadmeat/hddvdisnotdead????

LOL,

If you're gonna include rdjam, then how about Lee Stewart?

(Actually there is a guy called 'SuperXP' on highdefforums who is arguably even more ridiculous than the other two. He just never garnered any following because the HD-DVD peanut gallery were already following Lee Stewart.)

In all seriousness, I should have included Robert Enderle for completeness, though I doubt anyone would have voted for him personally.

PaulGo · 01-10-2008, 02:48 PM

Now we should also have an award similar to the Razzies. That would be fun! And it finally would be a category Amir could excel in!

stockstar1138 · 01-10-2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulGo

Now we should also have an award similar to the Razzies. That would be fun! And it finally would be a category Amir could excel in!

oh man thats a great idea, but the mods would probably nix it.

go make one though.

TauRus · 01-10-2008, 03:47 PM

I know this was for run, and here are a couple of comments, also made half-seriously:
- Amir's name should not be unjustly glorified by being put next to the honorable insiders of this forum. Down with Amir!!!!!
- In my opinion, insiders by definition could not afford to be too prophetic, but they tried to be as accurate as they could while trying not to violate any NDAs etc. However, most of the forum members were indeed prophetic, after all we all put our trust in Blu-ray quite a while ago (see my sig

)
- Therefore, i would probably run a poll for the most enigmatic insider, the one that showed more leadership, passion and style here over the past year. And the choice is not the easy one to make - our insiders are so good I have really trouble singling out one. But here is goes - I vote for Paidgeek. You Sir were my support line and a beacon in this dreaded format war. Kudos to all insiders!

coolmilo · 01-10-2008, 03:55 PM

All of the Blu-ray Insiders are excellent and I enjoy everything they write. However, if I had to pick one as the most "Prophetic" it's got to be that coyote lover. No offense to the other insiders....

mystiksuicide · 01-10-2008, 04:14 PM

I think all of them deserve a place in history. Some because they information was so ludicrous and some because they information was dead on.

Then you have our version of Zodiac who loves his cryptic messages.

That's one movie I can't wait to see on blu.

spicynacho · 01-10-2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulGo

Now we should also have an award similar to the Razzies. That would be fun! And it finally would be a category Amir could excel in!

I put up a poll on this yesterday in off topic. The mods must not have liked it so it is in HD DVD city, where all bad ideas go to die.

Sling · 01-10-2008, 06:07 PM

I accidentally checked Amirs name .Can Mod PLEASE change my vote to Penton Man.

Thanks

aygie · 01-10-2008, 06:18 PM

Max - only cause he's English

View Poll Results: Who has been the most prophetic / accurate insider or industry commentator?
Amir	5	2.84%
Bill Hunt	25	14.20%
MaxPower	11	6.25%
Penton Man	126	71.59%
TalkStr8t	3	1.70%
Other (Please specify)	6	3.41%
Voters: 176. You may not vote on this poll

01-10-2008, 01:19 PM	#1
Zotar Active Member Member since:Oct 2006	Most Prophetic Insider / Commentator Award Firstly, can I say that this is JUST A BIT OF FUN! The idea of this poll is for people to vote for who they think has been the best format war "insider". Insiders don't have to come from this forum, but should be high profile commentators or industry insiders on the format war in one respect or another. I'd encourage people to primarily consider 2 things.... 1) The accuracy of predictions 2) The length of fore-knoweldge of specific events. These should be fairly specific events. "X" just predicting that "Blu-Ray would win" 18 months ago does not count for example as that is just general prediction that the majority of people made in the first place. My poll includes only the insiders and commentators that I can think of. Mods feel free to add others if necessary! P.S. The poll options are in Alphabetical order. No preference is intended.

01-10-2008, 06:07 PM	#19
Sling Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Virginia Beach Blu-ray reviews:2	I accidentally checked Amirs name .Can Mod PLEASE change my vote to Penton Man. Thanks Last edited by Sling; 01-10-2008 at 06:18 PM.

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01-10-2008, 01:20 PM	#2
kurtlingle Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:82	I dont' see the poll?

01-10-2008, 01:46 PM	#3
blujacket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Dayton,Ohio 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:658	Crap. I hit Amir by mistake.

01-10-2008, 01:52 PM	#5
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Well, I appreciate all of the Blu Insider...However, I must vote for Penton-Man. Amir...yeah he is going to get a lot of votes allright

01-10-2008, 02:00 PM	#6
Winn Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Talk. Symapthy vote.

01-10-2008, 02:02 PM	#7
SuprSlow Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Alabama	Where is the rdjam option?

01-10-2008, 02:16 PM	#8
JackStraw Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007	I made damn sure I highlighted Penton before clicking.

01-10-2008, 02:17 PM	#9
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	um where is rdjam/hdnow/deadmeat/hddvdisnotdead????

01-10-2008, 02:19 PM	#10
dragons lair Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	beatboy77.

01-10-2008, 02:48 PM	#13
PaulGo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:North Potomac, MD	Now we should also have an award similar to the Razzies. That would be fun! And it finally would be a category Amir could excel in!

01-10-2008, 03:47 PM	#15
TauRus Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Chicago NW burbs	I know this was for run, and here are a couple of comments, also made half-seriously: - Amir's name should not be unjustly glorified by being put next to the honorable insiders of this forum. Down with Amir!!!!! - In my opinion, insiders by definition could not afford to be too prophetic, but they tried to be as accurate as they could while trying not to violate any NDAs etc. However, most of the forum members were indeed prophetic, after all we all put our trust in Blu-ray quite a while ago (see my sig ) - Therefore, i would probably run a poll for the most enigmatic insider, the one that showed more leadership, passion and style here over the past year. And the choice is not the easy one to make - our insiders are so good I have really trouble singling out one. But here is goes - I vote for Paidgeek. You Sir were my support line and a beacon in this dreaded format war. Kudos to all insiders!

01-10-2008, 03:55 PM	#16
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	All of the Blu-ray Insiders are excellent and I enjoy everything they write. However, if I had to pick one as the most "Prophetic" it's got to be that coyote lover. No offense to the other insiders....

01-10-2008, 04:14 PM	#17
mystiksuicide Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Miami Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:27	I think all of them deserve a place in history. Some because they information was so ludicrous and some because they information was dead on. Then you have our version of Zodiac who loves his cryptic messages. That's one movie I can't wait to see on blu.

01-10-2008, 06:18 PM	#20
aygie Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:PSN Network: Aygie Blu-ray collection:99	Max - only cause he's English

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