To anyone that posts in this section...

[Sussudio]

Hey guys, I'm probably going to get a lot of flak for this thread and I'm not trying to single anyone out or be rude. I also realize I'm not a mod and creating this thread isn't my job, I'm only doing it because I feel like I have a responsibility as a member to at least help in keeping this forum an informative and organized community. I also realize this probably belongs in Feedback and not here. However, I posted it here because this is the section where I keep seeing the issues I am about to bring up, and I want as many people that post in this section to see it. That being said:

There are so many threads in here with titles that simply state the movie name, then go on to ask "when will this come out on bluray?" Firstly, please try and title your thread accordingly. Add a question mark, or just title it something like "When is [title] coming to Bluray?" It's confusing when a thread isn't titled accordingly, and annoying when someone sensationalizes a title just to get attention. Not to mention titling your thread appropriately also makes it easier for those to search for it

Secondly, the site admins have created a section for such threads, the Bluray Wishlists section. If you have questions about when a bluray is coming out, check the release schedules on basically any bluray website (if an official website hasn't heard something, it's likely-but not always-that members haven't either), or use the search feature...which brings me to

Please, try and use the search feature before starting a thread. There are so many identical threads in this section and simply stating "mods please delete this if there is another thread" doesn't really seem like an excuse. If a mod or other members can find a similar thread, you should be able to as well. EDIT: i completely get that no one is going to spend 5 minutes looking for an identical thread. all i was requesting is that people at least do a basic search, even if they only skim a few pages. if everyone searched before starting a thread then the section would likely contain fewer reposts. members who have been here a while generally know what topics are discussed most often, so this is primarily directed at (but again, not attacking) newbies.

Those are the 2 biggest things I've noticed, and mainly in this section. This is not at ALL an attack or criticism on the mods in this section, I think they do a phenomenal job and I would ask nothing more of them. This is mainly for members who start up identical thread after identical thread and I'm hoping some will read this before doing so. I love being a member here and I'm sure everyone else does as well, I'm just trying to bring up issues I see numerous other members bringing up day after day with each identical or mistitled thread created. If this gets closed or deleted I understand why, and I won't start up another one. I just hope some people get to see it before it is.

Thanks for listening,

-DYB

Edit: Just to make sure it's clear, this is not supposed to be outlet for me or anyone else to call out annoyances they have with the forum. The point of this thread was to act as a simple reminder to be smart about posting. I don't want it to seem like anyone here is attacking newbies or other members, and as I stated before I am glad there are so many people joining the forum, the bigger the better. If you have a problem with anything I've said you're welcome to bring it up with me here or PM me, just please be respectful about it and don't twist my words around. That's all I ask.

[Blu-Ron]

Control freak!

[Sussudio]

Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

Control freak!

lol im really not trying to be and i hope it doesn't come off that way. i just see so many members get annoyed with the same issues and i was hoping new members or members in general would read this and it would potentially help lessen the amount of identical and mistitled threads we have. like i said i know it's not my job to do so, but i hope no one takes offense to me at least attempting to help out.

[Sky_Captain]

Originally Posted by DoYouBlu

Hey guys, I'm probably going to get a lot of flak for this thread and I'm not trying to single anyone out or be rude. I also realize I'm not a mod and creating this thread isn't my job, I'm only doing it because I feel like I have a responsibility as a member to at least help in keeping this forum an informative and organized community. I also realize this probably belongs in Feedback and not here. However, I posted it here because this is the thread where I keep seeing the issues I am about to bring up, and I want as many people that post in this section to see it. That being said:

There are so many threads in here with titles that simply state the movie name, then go on to ask "when will this come out on bluray?" Firstly, please try and title your thread accordingly. Add a question or mark, or just title it something like "When is [title] coming to Bluray?" It's confusing and sometimes annoying for everyone when a thread isn't titled accordingly, or when someone sensationalizes a title just to get attention.

Secondly, the site admins have created a section for such threads, the Bluray Wishlists section. If you have questions about when a bluray is coming out, check the release schedules on basically any bluray website (if an official website hasn't heard something, it's likely-but not always-that members haven't either), or use the search feature...which brings me to

Please, all new members use the search feature before starting a new thread. There are so many identical threads in this section and simply stating "mods please delete this if there is another thread" doesn't really seem like an excuse. If a mod or other members can find a similar thread, you should be able to as well. All it takes is a few minutes, sometimes a few seconds.

Those are the 2 biggest things I've noticed, and mainly in this section. This is not at ALL an attack or criticism on the mods in this section, I think they do a phenomenal job and I would ask nothing more of them. This is mainly for members who start up identical thread after identical thread and I'm hoping some will read this before doing so. I love being a member here and I'm sure everyone else does as well, I'm just trying to bring up issues I see numerous other members bringing up day after day with each identical or mistitled thread created. If this gets closed or deleted I understand why, and I won't start up another one. I just hope some people get to see it before it is.

Thanks everyone,

-DYB

I love you.

[Johnny Vinyl]

I don't know if I would have started a thread on this, but I understand completely where you are coming from. I can forgive (if that's the right word) the newbies, because they don't always know where to look for things (hell, I sometimes don't know where to look and post at times).

The only thing that annoys me is lack of coherency in a sentence. People, please use punctuation! I don't care about the spelling, as I can figure that out, but a 100-word paragraph without punctuation gives me a headache.

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by John72953

I don't know if I would have started a thread on this, but I understand completely where you are coming from. I can forgive (if that's the right word) the newbies, because they don't always know where to look for things (hell, I sometimes don't know where to look and post at times).

The only thing that annoys me is lack of coherency in a sentence. People, please use punctuation! I don't care about the spelling, as I can figure that out, but a 100-word paragraph without punctuation gives me a headache.

+1!!

[toef]

Ummm. Ok.

I understand your complaints (I find it annoying sometimes too) but that doesn't mean I should go make a thread about things I don't like.

And as much as you're entitled to make this thread, other members are entitled to make threads about their favorite movies, just to ask when/if they are coming out on BD.

If things get out of hand, that's what the mods are for.

Also, not to specifically out you, but you tell people if they want to find a release date, to look it up on a website. That's a lot harder to do than to Google the word "steelbook" and find out what that is, yet you started a thread asking that very question.

[Moefiz]

DoYouBlu....100% agree with you...and you just put your neck on the chopping block

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Moefiz

DoYouBlu....100% agree with you...and you just put your neck on the chopping block

I'm afraid he did...I'm gonna settle back, grab a beer and wait for the barrage of descent to begin.

[MAPdead]

Originally Posted by John72953

I'm afraid he did...I'm gonna settle back, grab a beer and wait for the barrage of descent to begin.

Throw some popcorn in with that too

[Marcusarilius]

We were all newbs once and most likely did simular threads at one time, and the newbs of today may create threads like this one someday. Oh, the circle of life...

Its All good...

[Moefiz]

Originally Posted by John72953

I'm afraid he did...I'm gonna settle back, grab a beer and wait for the barrage of descent to begin.

Originally Posted by MAPdead

Throw some popcorn in with that too

Don't worry we got ya back....

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by MAPdead

Throw some popcorn in with that too

I'm out, but I've got some stuffed Jalepeno Peppers with Cream Cheese! Would that do?

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by badchannels

Good post.

I agree with you on most points; however, I do feel that attacking a newbie for starting a new thread without using the search engine first is just ridiculous. They simply don't know any better and it makes the entire forum seem like....well...control freakish and unfriendly. Newbies don't realize their way around the forum at all and could just be posting off of the main page ( Portal ) and not the actual forum. They shouldn't be made to actually go digging for a thread that is well buried before starting one on their own. If they have over 25 posts or so...then yeah...

My other point on that is in some cases searching just isn't necessary. Especially, if a thread on the same subject is buried more than 25 to 100 pages deep. Obviously, its extremely probable that things have changed on that particular subject since it was last discussed and what was in that thread before may not be valid. That drives me nuts when someone jumps in and says use the search engine before making a thread on this subject...when the last thread on the subject is old as hell and buried, that or the original thread turned into nonsense and the discussion was lost throughout the thread anyway.

My point is that there are always exceptions to the rule that should be considered before posting " next time use the search engine before starting a thread " .....just to say it. The door swings both ways...

Another point to add...is that sometimes its better to send a PM to the individual rather than ruining a thread over it. Not only that, but its the proper way to handle it, its more friendly and makes the OP less defensive if they screw up. Keeps the place friendly...

I don't believe that people intentionally post a thread about a subject that has already been discussed. Hell, there are tons of threads about the same subject. They just have different word use or the question or subject is slightly different. It's easy to make the mistake.

In most cases though, I totally 100% agree with you. Personally, I'm not creative enough to start my own threads unless I have a specific question to ask.

Very well said! And thank God you used punctuation. I would have gone of the deep end if you hadn't. LOL

[Blu Man]

DoYouBlu,
I mostly agree with you. But, latley there has been a lot of new members on this site, mostly because of the release of The Dark Knight. In saying that, as a New Member, sometimes you are not familair with the site. So you think that it is completly acceptable to start a new thread. You might not even think about searching the other threads because mabye they don't have time, or are not as familiar with the other forums as more seasoned members, like you and me are.

Now having said that, you, me and alot of the other members, who have spent a lot more time on this site, know whether it's a repeat thread or not. What could take us 3 mabye 4 minutes to find, could take a new member who has no clue as to how this site is operated upward to around 10-15 minutes to find. Therefore, I will cut some of the newer members some slack. However, when a member who knows the site real well does something like that, I will show no mercy.

[JJ]

Although today I've been a little snippy, usually, the thing that gets to me is what gets to Johnny up there - horrible punctuation and grammar - or using all caps or something like that. I dunno, I mean - no one made me the grammar police, so I never correct it or call someone out on it like some people do - but still. Eh, just my dos centavos.

[GGX]

Originally Posted by toefer

other members are entitled to make threads about their favorite movies, just to ask when/if they are coming out on BD.

In the correct section.

[Red Hood]

great read

[BluStar88]

I agree with both comments. people gotta learn to use the search key and stop creating threads with misleading titles.

[JR8300]

Does anyone know when Shaun of the Dead is coming to blu?