Salt Lake Tribune advocating jump to HDM now, "Blu-ray" - Blu-ray Forum

Verbal · 12-03-2007, 06:58 PM

I thought Mormons didn't believe in technology?

Oh wait...that's the Amish.

dpomp · 12-03-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Verbal

I thought Mormons didn't believe in technology?

Oh wait...that's the Amish.

hahaha!

yspkrk · 12-03-2007, 07:17 PM

Actually, mormons are very smart and wise because they are always awake without smoking and drinking!

So... Blu-ray is a smart and wise choice apparently!

JAGUAR1977 · 12-03-2007, 07:18 PM

What's this, an article with the very latest, upto date info, who'd have thought!

radagast · 12-03-2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by yspkrk

Actually, mormons are very smart and wise because they are always awake without smoking and drinking!

So... Blu-ray is a smart and wise choice apparently!

Or maybe the LDS church has decided to invest a quite substantial large sum of money in Blu-ray. They have many businesses including Marriot Hotels.

grainock · 12-03-2007, 07:30 PM

I'm actually a Mormon (Latter-Day Saint,LDS) who lives in Salt Lake and works at EA Games in SLC. I didn't find it too surprising to see this in the paper as I tend to find supporters of Blu-ray everywhere out here. Whenever I can put in a plug for Blu I do. It's definately the best format for all the reasons the article said and more.

Gibbs

whippersnapper · 12-03-2007, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grainock

I'm actually a Mormon (Latter-Day Saint,LDS) who lives in Salt Lake and works at EA Games in SLC. I didn't find it too surprising to see this in the paper as I tend to find supporters of Blu-ray everywhere out here. Whenever I can put in a plug for Blu I do. It's definately the best format for all the reasons the article said and more.

Gibbs

Well, it's good to know that Blu is the choice of the Saints!!

yspkrk · 12-03-2007, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radagast

Or maybe the LDS church has decided to invest a quite substantial large sum of money in Blu-ray. They have many businesses including Marriot Hotels.

Maybe... We never know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by grainock

I'm actually a Mormon (Latter-Day Saint,LDS) who lives in Salt Lake and works at EA Games in SLC. I didn't find it too surprising to see this in the paper as I tend to find supporters of Blu-ray everywhere out here. Whenever I can put in a plug for Blu I do. It's definately the best format for all the reasons the article said and more.

I graduated from BYU and majored in animation. I'm in California now but was interested in video game studios there. I'm glad you do Blu as I do!!!

CptGreedle · 12-03-2007, 08:24 PM

I graduated with a degree in animation and I want to go back to school for more. I want to learn how to make movie quality graphics and such... I just hope I can get into a good college for a masters degree. I want to work in movies (or games). My real goal is to make my own animations that I can put on DVD and BD and get distributed by a major studio.
I have a lot of work to do....

Titan · 12-03-2007, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radagast

Or maybe the LDS church has decided to invest a quite substantial large sum of money in Blu-ray. They have many businesses including Marriot Hotels.

Actually Marriot Hotels is just owned by a member of the church, not the church itself. Count me in as another Mormon BYU graduate who's been giving plenty of love to the blu side since February

xanderville · 12-03-2007, 09:09 PM

I live out here in Utah and it really does not surprise me to see an article like this in SLC. Utah will always be a big family state and Disney films are very appealing to families out here. Not just for family approved movies but for the fact kids can stop whatever they are doing and watch an entire Disney movie and calm down.

I have seen Blu ray sell out here at a higher rate then it does on average every where else. And the influence of Blu Ray is more abundant.

grainock · 12-03-2007, 09:22 PM

I actually graduated in animation at BYU in '05. Pretty cool that we happen to visit the same blog. EA was hiring Concept artists on some upcoming games so I took it.

Cheers,

Gibbs

Living Near Shamu · 12-03-2007, 09:28 PM

This is excellent news! I wonder if a story like this can be picked up by the major news sites.

PS34EVER · 12-03-2007, 09:25 PM

Must be nice hearing all of the things about Blu-ray up there. Our major paper in the Twin Cities area always has this idiot guy writing every Monday about how wonderful HD-DVD is and the title of his article three weeks ago was: HD-DVD: the clear winner. It was sickening. I am trying to find it, but cannot. I will though, post the follow up article that he wrote 2 weeks ago. I’ll post it in around 3 hours or so.

sodrock · 12-03-2007, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radagast

Or maybe the LDS church has decided to invest a quite substantial large sum of money in Blu-ray. They have many businesses including Marriot Hotels.

NOt everything is a conspiracy!

marzetta7 · 12-03-2007, 09:55 PM

Hello fellow Latter-day Saints! I too, am a member of the CJCLDS. However, I'm a convert, and I graduated from University of Central Florida.

This is great publicity, and doesn't suprise me. They're getting it right with Blu-ray just like their getting it right with Romney for 2008! Woo-hoo!

sodrock · 12-03-2007, 10:48 PM

Amazing how you don't realize you are surrounded by the brethren. Not LDS BTW

CptGreedle · 12-03-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verbal

I thought Mormons didn't believe in technology?

Oh wait...that's the Amish.

*head desk* LOL

CptGreedle · 12-03-2007, 07:21 PM

This is cool. I like seeing more positive and logical reports like this one. It does not say anything bad or negative about HD DVD, but it does show that Blu-ray is doing better with sales and support and releases.

A+ reporting old chap!

Matt X · 12-03-2007, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verbal

I thought Mormons didn't believe in technology?

Oh wait...that's the Amish.

...and Hutterites, I think. huh huh huh, he said, "Hooter"

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12-03-2007, 06:58 PM	#1
Verbal Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Toronto, ON 4K collection:172 Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:117 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I thought Mormons didn't believe in technology? Oh wait...that's the Amish.

12-03-2007, 07:17 PM	#3
yspkrk Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Seoul, Korea / California, US 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:1494 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:1	Actually, mormons are very smart and wise because they are always awake without smoking and drinking! So... Blu-ray is a smart and wise choice apparently!

12-03-2007, 07:18 PM	#4
JAGUAR1977 Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	What's this, an article with the very latest, upto date info, who'd have thought!

12-03-2007, 07:30 PM	#6
grainock Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Layton, UT	I'm actually a Mormon (Latter-Day Saint,LDS) who lives in Salt Lake and works at EA Games in SLC. I didn't find it too surprising to see this in the paper as I tend to find supporters of Blu-ray everywhere out here. Whenever I can put in a plug for Blu I do. It's definately the best format for all the reasons the article said and more. Gibbs

12-03-2007, 08:24 PM	#9
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I graduated with a degree in animation and I want to go back to school for more. I want to learn how to make movie quality graphics and such... I just hope I can get into a good college for a masters degree. I want to work in movies (or games). My real goal is to make my own animations that I can put on DVD and BD and get distributed by a major studio. I have a lot of work to do....

12-03-2007, 09:09 PM	#11
xanderville Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:ewwwwtahhhh Blu-ray collection:595 Digital collection:158 iTunes collection:275 Trading Score:372	I live out here in Utah and it really does not surprise me to see an article like this in SLC. Utah will always be a big family state and Disney films are very appealing to families out here. Not just for family approved movies but for the fact kids can stop whatever they are doing and watch an entire Disney movie and calm down. I have seen Blu ray sell out here at a higher rate then it does on average every where else. And the influence of Blu Ray is more abundant.

12-03-2007, 09:22 PM	#12
grainock Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Layton, UT	I actually graduated in animation at BYU in '05. Pretty cool that we happen to visit the same blog. EA was hiring Concept artists on some upcoming games so I took it. Cheers, Gibbs

12-03-2007, 09:28 PM	#13
Living Near Shamu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Austin, TX Trading Score:42	This is excellent news! I wonder if a story like this can be picked up by the major news sites.

12-03-2007, 09:25 PM	#14
PS34EVER Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Minnesota PSNetwork ID: Sic_Wild_Child Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:24	Must be nice hearing all of the things about Blu-ray up there. Our major paper in the Twin Cities area always has this idiot guy writing every Monday about how wonderful HD-DVD is and the title of his article three weeks ago was: HD-DVD: the clear winner. It was sickening. I am trying to find it, but cannot. I will though, post the follow up article that he wrote 2 weeks ago. I’ll post it in around 3 hours or so.

12-03-2007, 09:55 PM	#16
marzetta7 Special Member Member since:Feb 2006	Hello fellow Latter-day Saints! I too, am a member of the CJCLDS. However, I'm a convert, and I graduated from University of Central Florida. This is great publicity, and doesn't suprise me. They're getting it right with Blu-ray just like their getting it right with Romney for 2008! Woo-hoo!

12-03-2007, 10:48 PM	#17
sodrock Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Nashville, TN Blu-ray collection:104 Blu-ray reviews:1	Amazing how you don't realize you are surrounded by the brethren. Not LDS BTW

12-03-2007, 07:21 PM	#19
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	This is cool. I like seeing more positive and logical reports like this one. It does not say anything bad or negative about HD DVD, but it does show that Blu-ray is doing better with sales and support and releases. A+ reporting old chap!

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