Let the healing begin! - Blu-ray Forum

bootman · 01-05-2008, 03:59 AM

We need to ease our Red brother's suffering and pain through the 5 stages of mourning.

The stages are:

1. Denial: The initial stage: "It can't be happening!!!"
2. Anger: "Why Warner why? It's not fair!"
3. Bargaining: "Just one more release on HD-DVD Warner, please I'll do anything!"
4. Depression: "I'm so sad, why bother with anything HD-DVD? $@!* It, everything is going on EBAY!"
5. Acceptance: "It's going to be OK. I'll just get a PS3!"

Together we will hold their hand towards their first Blu purchase and they too shall see the light.

Can I get an AMEN?!

Marcusarilius · 01-05-2008, 04:00 AM

Amen + 10000000. Many will be on our side and new members here!

kurtlingle · 01-05-2008, 04:02 AM

Is this the "official" welcome to our HD brothers and sisters?

If so...

We welcome you all to Blu-ray. This is a wonderful site and has a ton of info. The first thing you'll notice is a lack of spin from our insiders thread. The insiders are great and you'll learn alot.

Welcome!

JadedRaverLA · 01-05-2008, 04:16 AM

I was about to make a similar post, but since you beat me to it, I'll put my thoughts here.

To the existing Blu-ray.com community:

Aside from a few small plays that should be made in the near future, the war is over and we won. That's great and all the celebrating is certainly in order. But over the next weeks and months our red brothers and sisters will settle down from their disappointment (or furious anger), and will at some point be making the decision to buy a Blu-ray player and join us in high-def bliss. As this happens, I think it's important that we be good sports about the whole thing and welcome them when the time comes. This forum is set to become the premiere online forum for discussing the soon-to-be-mainstream Blu-ray format. We are all family, and our family is about to become a lot bigger. Past disputes should be put aside, and newcomers should be welcomed regardless of their earlier decisions or statements.

To former HD DVD fans (and former fence-sitters) who are new to the forum:

Welcome to the forum! I hope you find this forum to be a fun place to come and discuss your passion for high-definition video, films, and other things we all enjoy. We have excellent insiders and forum members here who can answer just about any question you can think of regarding film, Hollywood, and Blu-ray disc. If you formerly supported the other format, we understand that you may be somewhat disappointed by the outcome of the format war, but we hope you come to enjoy Blu-ray as much as we do and can put your past grievances aside.

Again, welcome to all the new members!

bootman · 01-05-2008, 04:22 AM

My initial post was a bit tongue in cheek, but the underlying message is the same.

There will be some "gnashing of teeth and pounding of breast" at first but we do welcome you with open arms.

Blu Titan · 01-05-2008, 04:26 AM

I for one, only wish for blu-ray to be established as the High Def format of the future. I welcome everybody into our forum (with one execption). I believe that the comments made today by D.Vaughn (who I have criticized in the past) showed a lot of class. Most of the early adopters are movie lovers, and that is one thing we have in common! Guys ...I am buzzed with all the Rum I had! Great night to all!

bootman · 01-05-2008, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueNeon

I for one, only wish for blu-ray to be established as the High Def format of the future. I welcome everybody into our forum (with one execption). I believe that the comments made today by D.Vaughn (who I have criticized in the past) showed a lot of class. Most of the early adopters are movie lovers, and that is one thing we have in common! Guys ...I am buzzed with all the Rum I had! Great night to all!

+1
Both on the Vaughn comment and the buzz.

StilettoViper · 01-05-2008, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bootman

We need to ease our Red brother's suffering and pain through the 5 stages of mourning.

The stages are:

1. Denial: The initial stage: "It can't be happening!!!"
2. Anger: "Why Warner why? It's not fair!"
3. Bargaining: "Just one more release on HD-DVD Warner, please I'll do anything!"
4. Depression: "I'm so sad, why bother with anything HD-DVD? $@!* It, everything is going on EBAY!"
5. Acceptance: "It's going to be OK. I'll just get a PS3!"

Together we will hold their hand towards their first Blu purchase and they too shall see the light.

Can I get an AMEN?!

GAME-SET-MATCH!

Dalese · 01-05-2008, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurtlingle

Is this the "official" welcome to our HD brothers and sisters?

If so...

We welcome you all to Blu-ray. This is a wonderful site and has a ton of info. The first thing you'll notice is a lack of spin from our insiders thread. The insiders are great and you'll learn alot.

Welcome!

Small addendum: Please just give it a couple of days to allow things to settle down and get back to "normal".

mystiksuicide · 01-05-2008, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bootman

+1
Both on the Vaughn comment and the buzz.

I have already said that I would welcome David Vaughn to the site. Soon we will all be blu-supporters.

quetzalcoatl · 01-05-2008, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bootman

+1
Both on the Vaughn comment and the buzz.

I have said I would like to see him back here if he wants to come.

JAGUAR1977 · 01-05-2008, 05:50 AM

New Blu-ray owners, welcome.

You won't be dissapointed with Blu-ray.

quetzalcoatl · 01-05-2008, 06:21 AM

Just to add more to why Dave should be let back in the fold.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...postcount=3247

Quote:

As I posted in another thread:

The format war is over for all intent and purpose. I fully support Warner's decision to go with Blu-ray and if any concerns they had about the format have been laid to rest, then so have mine. Universal and Paramount should follow suit and get this monkey business behind us.

Best,

David

Where I did not always agree with him I do think he is a honorable person not a zelot.

krispyjala · 01-05-2008, 06:36 AM

Welcome new blu ray converts! For those who still aren't willing, I have some sea salt and lemon juice for your wounds

tru_to_blu · 01-05-2008, 06:39 AM

We will forgive HD DVD people and welcome them to Blu-ray.

dannyjl · 01-05-2008, 06:42 AM

Well put JDR LA!

Manco · 01-05-2008, 06:45 AM

Come on...
Some die hard HD-DVD fanboy needs to be sacraficed to a firm kick in the ass before the open arms policy begins!

After that... it's all hugs and kisses.

coolmilo · 01-05-2008, 06:46 AM

Wow, nice bringing Elisabeth Kubler-Ross into the format war. Actually we just won a battle that will hopefully end the war. We still need to win over Universal and Paramount. But this is such great news today especially because most of us did not expect it this soon. I am so proud of our insiders and the Blu-ray members. I have also called my HD DVD friends and talked them though some of these steps. I recommended that they take advantage of the BOGO to get their Blu-ray libraries started. Indeed, let the healing begin.

krispyjala · 01-05-2008, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manco

Come on...
Some die hard HD-DVD fanboy needs to be sacraficed to a firm kick in the ass before the open arms policy begins!

After that... it's all hugs and kisses.

It's hilarious though. Some are so anti-Blu that they're just going to stick with upconverted DVD's and downloads (wth?) as opposed to buying a Blu Ray player. Kudos to those who can accept defeat and move on.

Dalese · 01-05-2008, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manco

Come on...
Some die hard HD-DVD fanboy needs to be sacraficed to a firm kick in the ass before the open arms policy begins!

After that... it's all hugs and kisses.

Spider sense says there is a poll in the making - "Which HD-DVD zealot must receive a bottom beating to seal the peace in the format war?"

Just kidding... A big welcome to all new Blu-ray.com members.

01-05-2008, 03:59 AM	#1
bootman Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Burghs	Let the healing begin! We need to ease our Red brother's suffering and pain through the 5 stages of mourning. The stages are: 1. Denial: The initial stage: "It can't be happening!!!" 2. Anger: "Why Warner why? It's not fair!" 3. Bargaining: "Just one more release on HD-DVD Warner, please I'll do anything!" 4. Depression: "I'm so sad, why bother with anything HD-DVD? $@!* It, everything is going on EBAY!" 5. Acceptance: "It's going to be OK. I'll just get a PS3!" Together we will hold their hand towards their first Blu purchase and they too shall see the light. Can I get an AMEN?!

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01-05-2008, 04:00 AM	#2
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	Amen + 10000000. Many will be on our side and new members here!

01-05-2008, 04:02 AM	#3
kurtlingle Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:82	Is this the "official" welcome to our HD brothers and sisters? If so... We welcome you all to Blu-ray. This is a wonderful site and has a ton of info. The first thing you'll notice is a lack of spin from our insiders thread. The insiders are great and you'll learn alot. Welcome!

01-05-2008, 04:16 AM	#4
JadedRaverLA Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2	I was about to make a similar post, but since you beat me to it, I'll put my thoughts here. To the existing Blu-ray.com community: Aside from a few small plays that should be made in the near future, the war is over and we won. That's great and all the celebrating is certainly in order. But over the next weeks and months our red brothers and sisters will settle down from their disappointment (or furious anger), and will at some point be making the decision to buy a Blu-ray player and join us in high-def bliss. As this happens, I think it's important that we be good sports about the whole thing and welcome them when the time comes. This forum is set to become the premiere online forum for discussing the soon-to-be-mainstream Blu-ray format. We are all family, and our family is about to become a lot bigger. Past disputes should be put aside, and newcomers should be welcomed regardless of their earlier decisions or statements. To former HD DVD fans (and former fence-sitters) who are new to the forum: Welcome to the forum! I hope you find this forum to be a fun place to come and discuss your passion for high-definition video, films, and other things we all enjoy. We have excellent insiders and forum members here who can answer just about any question you can think of regarding film, Hollywood, and Blu-ray disc. If you formerly supported the other format, we understand that you may be somewhat disappointed by the outcome of the format war, but we hope you come to enjoy Blu-ray as much as we do and can put your past grievances aside. Again, welcome to all the new members!

01-05-2008, 04:22 AM	#5
bootman Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Burghs	My initial post was a bit tongue in cheek, but the underlying message is the same. There will be some "gnashing of teeth and pounding of breast" at first but we do welcome you with open arms.

01-05-2008, 04:26 AM	#6
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	I for one, only wish for blu-ray to be established as the High Def format of the future. I welcome everybody into our forum (with one execption). I believe that the comments made today by D.Vaughn (who I have criticized in the past) showed a lot of class. Most of the early adopters are movie lovers, and that is one thing we have in common! Guys ...I am buzzed with all the Rum I had! Great night to all!

01-05-2008, 05:50 AM	#12
JAGUAR1977 Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	New Blu-ray owners, welcome. You won't be dissapointed with Blu-ray.

01-05-2008, 06:36 AM	#14
krispyjala Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Fremont, CA	Welcome new blu ray converts! For those who still aren't willing, I have some sea salt and lemon juice for your wounds

01-05-2008, 06:39 AM	#15
tru_to_blu Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Kentucky 4K collection:280 Blu-ray collection:1167 Trading Score:62	We will forgive HD DVD people and welcome them to Blu-ray.

01-05-2008, 06:42 AM	#16
dannyjl Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:New Orleans Blu-ray collection:386 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:10	Well put JDR LA!

01-05-2008, 06:45 AM	#17
Manco Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Tucumcari	Come on... Some die hard HD-DVD fanboy needs to be sacraficed to a firm kick in the ass before the open arms policy begins! After that... it's all hugs and kisses.

01-05-2008, 06:46 AM	#18
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Wow, nice bringing Elisabeth Kubler-Ross into the format war. Actually we just won a battle that will hopefully end the war. We still need to win over Universal and Paramount. But this is such great news today especially because most of us did not expect it this soon. I am so proud of our insiders and the Blu-ray members. I have also called my HD DVD friends and talked them though some of these steps. I recommended that they take advantage of the BOGO to get their Blu-ray libraries started. Indeed, let the healing begin.

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