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...

[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.

[BluStar88]

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

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by BluStar88

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

And I was guilty of that one time I think. I used 2 acronymns to describe the releases of Romancing the Stone (RTS) and Jewel of The Nile (JOTN) and I got absolutely lambasted by many! I saw that others had used acronyms before(mostly notably TDK and LBP), so I thought I'd do the same! What a mistake that was!

Lemme see if I can find the post so I can make an ass out of myself for all to see. Hang on.

here it is: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=70544

I felt like a ...well you know...

[Marine Mike]

People that start those threads wouldn't take the time to read your post!

[JR8300]

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

[Zman2k2]

So when is Lord of the Rings Extended Editions coming out?

Seriously though, I can appreciate that some people are just excited and need to get something out there, that's the way people are. New people sometimes don't see the search function, or don't know how to use it, so they just post a new thread. It happens. I'm more annoyed with people using poor grammar or no punctuation, or worse ALL CAPS!

[Sussudio]

Originally Posted by toefer

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.

i think you misunderstand what i was trying to do. i wasn't complaining, only requesting. this is just a forum, it's not the end of the world if people make reposts and title their threads wrong. i was only trying to bring up the points in a thread that hopefully many would see before deciding to start a new thread that might have already been started ten times now. not just to avoid a repost, but also because a new member might find the answers they are looking for in another thread without having to wait for people to respond to their own. of course everyone is entitled to start a thread, and i'm not at all trying to say people shouldn't, just kindly requesting that they put them in the correct section, do a quick search beforehand, and title them appropriately. i don't think that's too much to ask. a forum operates best if everyone does their part to make it that way.

Originally Posted by toefer

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.

understand your point, however no one had asked that question yet in this forum (yes i used the search ), and it was a one time thing. however, people post in this section constantly about when is "this movie" coming out? i wouldnt bring up an issue if it was only a one time thing.

[franky8138]

Why so serious???

[GORT]

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 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

Well said Logic and Common sense win every time