Is it me or this place starting seem like it's the IMDB boards? - Blu-ray Forum

OrlandoEastwood · 09-27-2009, 09:01 AM

Seriously, there's been a lot bashing going on in the Blu-Ray Releases forums. It's really starting to seem like the IMDB. I mean we should be happy that we are getting any of these movies at all on Blu-Ray. It seems like people are so ungrateful to have a certain title on Blu-Ray. I am always trying to see the positive to criticisms but it's just a big bash fest now.

I-Candy · 09-27-2009, 09:10 AM

Some people focus on the negatives and hold on them. I find people here enjoy bashing the quality of transfers, directors, studios, cases, opinions of others, Christian Bale's voice, Hollywood and anything and everything else.

OrlandoEastwood · 09-27-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by I-Candy

Some people focus on the negatives and hold on them. I find people here enjoy bashing the quality of transfers, directors, studios, cases, opinions of others, Christian Bale's voice, Hollywood and anything and everything else.

Some of these are justifiable, like Uwe Boll, Lindsay Lohan, or 20th Century Fox. But if I state that if the elements are not good on a film transfer, I always hear the same act of how Warner Bros cleaned up Robin Hood and Wizard of Oz; It's like, "I'm sorry, this isn't Warner Bros".

I-Candy · 09-27-2009, 09:52 AM

So, too much bashing going on here. But if it is justifiable bashing, it is ok. Got it. So what are you upset with?

RiseDarthVader · 09-27-2009, 09:55 AM

I think it's just the flood of new members.

I-Candy · 09-27-2009, 11:37 AM

I think it's just the pool of old members.

Anthony P · 09-27-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

I always hear the same act of how Warner Bros cleaned up Robin Hood and Wizard of Oz; It's like, "I'm sorry, this isn't Warner Bros".

not sure what you are saying, or who you are quoting, and I have not seen either so don't know if they look good or bad, but Robin Hood and Wizard of Oz are WB. Ted Turner bought MGM in 1986, but soon after was forced to sell it back in pieces (sold the lots, sold the distribution rightsand more importantly sold the trademarks-i.e. MGM was reborn) but kept most of the pre-1986 catalogue. In 1996 WB bought TBS (Turner Broadcasting System) and with it aquired those catalogue titles.

so old MGM -> WB

on the other hand in 1986 the MGM trademark was sold, that new MGM studio continued to make movies, bought other sytudios , and grew a bit, that new MGM is the one that Fox is distributing.

Wizard of Oz was produced by MGM (and so has the MGM logo), but it has nothing to do with the new MGM and Fox, but is owned by Turner entertainment which is owned by WB

Sussudio · 09-27-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by I-Candy

I think it's just the pool of old members.

Not even going to dignify this post with a proper response...

Orlando, I honestly don't see what you're referring to, because it seems like you're lumping all the negativity into one broad stroke

. I don't think it makes sense to expect everyone to love every blu-ray release that comes out (not that you're saying that), and for all of the negative attitudes, I am seeing just as many positives. As technology moves forward, people are expecting the best and when that "doesn't happen" (i.e. in the eyes of the beholder), opinions will be expressed. On the same token, when movies have great releases, opinions will be expressed. Either way, boards do change over time...nothing stays the same forever...and that's why forums have moderators to keep things from getting too out of control.

jw · 09-27-2009, 03:33 PM

imdb has message boards?

Is there a 'Maze of Thought' Thread there? If so I am game

BTW, when does that release? Is it gonna have alot of grain, If so I must start a thread

Sussudio · 09-27-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

BTW, when does that release? Is it gonna have alot of grain, If so I must start a thread

boo grain!

jadedeath · 09-27-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

imdb has message boards?

Is there a 'Maze of Thought' Thread there? If so I am game

BTW, when does that release? Is it gonna have alot of grain, If so I must start a thread

I heard a rumor that it's going to have an 'ultra fan of Maze of Thought' edition.

Something like 17 layers of pure grain on your screen.

Logan

BStecke · 09-27-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by I-Candy

I think it's just the pool of old members.

Funny, the site was a lot better when it was just us old members a couple years ago.

sfmarine · 09-27-2009, 05:14 PM

You can't compare Blu-ray.com with the IMDB site. Those boards are completely ridiculous. Ya...it gets a little crazy here now and then but the mods do a good job at keeping everything clean.

jkwest · 09-27-2009, 05:20 PM

meh

Jellybeans · 09-27-2009, 05:22 PM

I adore it here!

sfmarine · 09-27-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jellybeans

I adore it here!

+1...I don't miss dvdtalk.

Q? · 09-27-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

You can't compare Blu-ray.com with the IMDB site. Those boards are completely ridiculous. Ya...it gets a little crazy here now and then but the mods do a good job at keeping everything clean.

Yeah... IMDB have too many random people, which makes it difficult to have a reasonable discussions...

Johnny Vinyl · 09-27-2009, 06:19 PM

Our board is becoming more and more popular, and, as such, it's inevitable that we will get our share of new members from sites who's tone of discussion is not nearly as congenial as it is on here. Hopefully, after a few posts, they'll come to recognize that Blu-ray.com has more to offer and that there is, in fact, a community here that enjoys the cameradie of its members.

This is NOT is *****ing site, this site is about getting together and having fun.

pBLU-RAYs3 · 09-27-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

Funny, the site was a lot better when it was just us old members a couple years ago.

You bet! Everyone who joined this site after august 2008 just creeps me out.

Fact and not opinion!

Secretagentnumber6 · 09-27-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

You can't compare Blu-ray.com with the IMDB site. Those boards are completely ridiculous. Ya...it gets a little crazy here now and then but the mods do a good job at keeping everything clean.

I have to agree with you. Plus these boards are way more user friendly. I am not huge poster on here since I joined a year and a half ago, but this is by far one of the best forums I have ever used. There are a lot of members here who I think of as almost friends because I have read so many of their posts, even though I do not always agree with their opinions. These boards are civil most of the time, sometimes they can get out of hand but that happens with growth. I hope to be posting on here for a long time to come.

09-27-2009, 09:01 AM	#1
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Is it me or this place starting seem like it's the IMDB boards? Seriously, there's been a lot bashing going on in the Blu-Ray Releases forums. It's really starting to seem like the IMDB. I mean we should be happy that we are getting any of these movies at all on Blu-Ray. It seems like people are so ungrateful to have a certain title on Blu-Ray. I am always trying to see the positive to criticisms but it's just a big bash fest now.

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09-27-2009, 09:10 AM	#2
I-Candy Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:64	Some people focus on the negatives and hold on them. I find people here enjoy bashing the quality of transfers, directors, studios, cases, opinions of others, Christian Bale's voice, Hollywood and anything and everything else.

09-27-2009, 09:52 AM	#4
I-Candy Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:64	So, too much bashing going on here. But if it is justifiable bashing, it is ok. Got it. So what are you upset with?

09-27-2009, 09:55 AM	#5
RiseDarthVader Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:136	I think it's just the flood of new members.

09-27-2009, 11:37 AM	#6
I-Candy Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:64	I think it's just the pool of old members.

09-27-2009, 03:33 PM	#9
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	imdb has message boards? Is there a 'Maze of Thought' Thread there? If so I am game BTW, when does that release? Is it gonna have alot of grain, If so I must start a thread

09-27-2009, 05:14 PM	#13
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:938 Blu-ray collection:2319 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	You can't compare Blu-ray.com with the IMDB site. Those boards are completely ridiculous. Ya...it gets a little crazy here now and then but the mods do a good job at keeping everything clean.

09-27-2009, 05:20 PM	#14
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	meh

09-27-2009, 05:22 PM	#15
Jellybeans Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:1	I adore it here!

09-27-2009, 06:19 PM	#18
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Our board is becoming more and more popular, and, as such, it's inevitable that we will get our share of new members from sites who's tone of discussion is not nearly as congenial as it is on here. Hopefully, after a few posts, they'll come to recognize that Blu-ray.com has more to offer and that there is, in fact, a community here that enjoys the cameradie of its members. This is NOT is *****ing site, this site is about getting together and having fun.

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