I don't understand all the vitriolic hatred - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Dragonraine · 02-20-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-backer

Was that just a personal attack?

I dunno, do you take it as one?

dadkins · 02-20-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonraine

Yeah, ive found most of the hatred comes not from BD users, but from general Sony supporters who "Hate MS, Hate Toshiba, Hate HD-DVD". Of course they are the ones to label people "red ants" when they are just "Sony Ants" themselves. Its like that picture of two retarded kids fighting, where the one retarded kid is calling the other kid a retard. In the end, they are both retards.

Ya know, it kinda looks like you are calling people "Sony ants"...

GregBlu5 · 02-20-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonraine

OMG and to prove my point that semi literate people also purchased a BD player....THE POST RIGHT ABOUT MINE!

ITS acquiesce not acquise.

You forgot the apostrophe in IT'S. (Sorry, I used to teach English for about 13 years.)

kpkelley · 02-20-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonraine

OMG and to prove my point that semi literate people also purchased a BD player....THE POST RIGHT ABOUT MINE!

ITS acquiesce not acquise.

What's the differene between a pregnant woman and a light bulb?
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You can unscrew a light bulb.

See, no sense of humor whatsoever.

Dragonraine · 02-20-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GregBlu5

You forgot the apostrophe in IT'S. (Sorry, I used to teach English for about 13 years.)

That proves my point even more, I bought BD and i'm illiterate! LOL.

Kirsty_Mc · 02-20-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonraine

That proves my point even more, I bought BD and i'm illiterate! LOL.

No... Just semi literate

Dragonraine · 02-20-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirsty_Mc

No... Just semi literate

lol.

Sonny · 02-20-2008, 04:05 PM

I can't spell for $H!T

Razzy · 02-20-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonraine

THE POST RIGHT ABOUT MINE!

I'm still trying to figure out what that means.

Neo65 · 02-20-2008, 04:07 PM

It was a format war fought on forums in the internet. Sometimes with moderators carrying the torch for one side and using their power to push their agendas. (remember Blurry?).

Kids will be kids.

krizzz · 02-20-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Danno

It's not hatred of the technology.

It's the hatred for a company trying to pass off inferior quality to the uninformed as if it were superior quality at a lower price. It's the deception tactics the HD DVD camp employed. The Payoffs. The whole idea of duping consumers to make a short buck on shoddy merchandise.

And really, please. Go back and read some of the commentary made by the HD DVD cabal when they still believed the format had a chance. Nothing but fabricated, vitriol-fueled screeds of panic and rage.

As they say in professional sports, "Call it both ways, Ref."

Sorry if I was unclear, but I COMPLETELY agree with your post. The piss & moan bashing occurs equally from both camps. Sorry for the confusion.

Dragonraine · 02-20-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Razzy

I'm still trying to figure out what that means.

It means i am also semi-literate, and proves my point!

Irrob · 02-20-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by krizzz

I know this is a Blu-Ray forum so I am preparing for the flames...

But I just don't get all the HEATED PASSIONED HATRED for the now dead rival format. People are posting all of these taunting messages like HD-DUD is Hitler or something. I always thought BD was a superior format, but I waited on the sidelines until the WB announcement because (like many) I didn't want to own the library full of Betamax tapes Once I took the BD plunge, I jumped in with both feet and have bought over 30 discs in the last month. And I LOVE it.

So yes, I understand wanting to be on "the right side" and not have your investment be a huge mistake, but the intense personal nature and hatred of the other technology, I just don't get... To quote Dr. Evil "It's a fricken laser..."

Just my $.02. Let the flames begin...

Since you expected to be flamed, I will consider your post flame-bait.

kinglm · 02-20-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by krizzz

I know this is a Blu-Ray forum so I am preparing for the flames...

But I just don't get all the HEATED PASSIONED HATRED for the now dead rival format. People are posting all of these taunting messages like HD-DUD is Hitler or something. I always thought BD was a superior format, but I waited on the sidelines until the WB announcement because (like many) I didn't want to own the library full of Betamax tapes Once I took the BD plunge, I jumped in with both feet and have bought over 30 discs in the last month. And I LOVE it.

So yes, I understand wanting to be on "the right side" and not have your investment be a huge mistake, but the intense personal nature and hatred of the other technology, I just don't get... To quote Dr. Evil "It's a fricken laser..."

Just my $.02. Let the flames begin...

It's like being in the second grade and in the school yard all over again at recess...

Sonny · 02-20-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Razzy

I'm still trying to figure out what that means.

Me too...

camper · 02-20-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonraine

Yeah, ive found most of the hatred comes not from BD users, but from general Sony supporters who "Hate MS, Hate Toshiba, Hate HD-DVD". Of course they are the ones to label people "red ants" when they are just "Sony Ants" themselves. Its like that picture of two retarded kids fighting, where the one retarded kid is calling the other kid a retard. In the end, they are both retards.

Yeah, I agree 100%. A red fanboy and a blu fanboy are exactly the same in tactic and persona, they're just a different color. Neither realizes they mix their kool-aid with the same water.

~Camper

Dragonraine · 02-20-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by krizzz

Sorry if I was unclear, but I COMPLETELY agree with your post. The piss & moan bashing occurs equally from both camps. Sorry for the confusion.

I agree, I was not trying to say its all coming from the BD side, there are some die hard HD-DVD people who are the same way. Hell, I met one in my local store last night. He was telling his friend NOT to buy BD, because HD-DVD will still survive. I asked him how exactly, I said, listen, I'll buy some HD-DVD bargains myself and not sell all my movies, but the format is dead. He got pissed and told me I didnt know what I was talking about.

Sonny · 02-20-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonraine

I agree, I was not trying to say its all coming from the BD side, there are some die hard HD-DVD people who are the same way. Hell, I met one in my local store last night. He was telling his friend NOT to buy BD, because HD-DVD will still survive. I asked him how exactly, I said, listen, I'll buy some HD-DVD bargains myself and not sell all my movies, but the format is dead. He got pissed and told me I didnt know what I was talking about.

There's many more on the "RED" side, & with them it was/is the lies that did it...

Dragonraine · 02-20-2008, 04:12 PM

Not to get off topic sonny ( but im about to) I see in your sig you have the monoprice 5x1 hdmi switcher, how is it? Was thinking of getting on.

Sonny · 02-20-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonraine

Not to get off topic sonny ( but im about to) I see in your sig you have the monoprice 5x1 hdmi switcher, how is it? Was thinking of getting on.

They work perfect, there very small & inexpensive. I fully recommend

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02-20-2008, 04:05 PM	#28
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I can't spell for $H!T

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02-20-2008, 04:12 PM	#39
Dragonraine Banned Member since:Jan 2008	Not to get off topic sonny ( but im about to) I see in your sig you have the monoprice 5x1 hdmi switcher, how is it? Was thinking of getting on.

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