I noticed that Amazon still has my Blu Ray pre-order for Blu Ray "NEXT"... I suppose at some point it will just never show up... Just as out of nowhere I was wondering why Blades of Glory never showed up...

since this is the appropriate Blu Ray section, I suggest that you withold the purchase of Paramount and Dreamworks movies in HD-DVD. Please make them feel that there decision was not without a price. We were so close to ending this format war, which is why Microsoft stepped in to ruin the whole "disc format" to favor their downloads in VC-1 in the future...

I am not going to be buying "Blades of Glory" nor will I be buying "Next" or any future release from Paramount or Dreamworks in HD-DVD for needlessly prolonging this format war: NO SALE!!! Blu Ray or bust!!!

Give the money back to Microsoft... The excecutives at Paramount and Dreamworks would rather have new beach houses; NEEDLESS and ENDLESS format war...

Good luck with that . . . . . . .


Or maybe SD DVD is good enough for people who browse Blu-ray forum ;)

Yeah, the format war was sooooo close to ending... :rolleyes:

I noticed that Amazon still has my Blu Ray pre-order for Blu Ray "NEXT"... I suppose at some point it will just never show up... Just as out of nowhere I was wondering why Blades of Glory never showed up...

since this is the appropriate Blu Ray section, I suggest that you withold the purchase of Paramount and Dreamworks movies in HD-DVD. Please make them feel that there decision was not without a price. We were so close to ending this format war, which is why Microsoft stepped in to ruin the whole "disc format" to favor their downloads in VC-1 in the future...

I am not going to be buying "Blades of Glory" nor will I be buying "Next" or any future release from Paramount or Dreamworks in HD-DVD for needlessly prolonging this format war: NO SALE!!! Blu Ray or bust!!!

Give the money back to Microsoft... The excecutives at Paramount and Dreamworks would rather have new beach houses; NEEDLESS and ENDLESS format war...

How many threads like this have we had?

It is a matter of sticking to your guns and doing whatever it takes, nothign new there... You do not have to post with negative replies, I think this is a worthwhile cause. Please remember this is the Blu Ray forum and not the HD-DVD forum.

It is a matter of sticking to your guns and doing whatever it takes, nothign new there... You do not have to post with negative replies, I think this is a worthwhile cause. Please remember this is the Blu Ray forum and not the HD-DVD forum.

Blu-ray, not Blu Ray.

HD DVD, not HD-DVD. :)

I don't believe the format war was even close to ending........this is just the beginning.

Blu Ray or bust!!!



Isn't that Sony's motto?

Isn't that Sony's motto?

Either that, or Blu-ray and bust. ;)

You say that you're not going to be buying movies on HDDVD, implying that you own an HDDVD player and have purchased them in the past. Why would you have purchased an HDDVD player if you are so completely commited to Bluray? Why would you have supported the "enemy", as you say the side trying to fund their beachhouses(as we all know, Sony donates all of it's profits to charity) to begin with?

Good luck with that . . . . . . .


Or maybe SD DVD is good enough for people who browse Blu-ray forum ;)

Still is for most of the HD DVD crowd in response to Fox, Disney, MGM, and Sony...

So what point are you trying to make exactly :rolleyes:

I'll continue to buy movies on both because I own both. Hi-def movies or bust... That's my motto.

-Brad

It is a matter of sticking to your guns and doing whatever it takes, nothign new there... You do not have to post with negative replies, I think this is a worthwhile cause. Please remember this is the Blu Ray forum and not the HD-DVD forum.

Nothing negative here. Just informing you the format war is not even close to ending.

All this "Format War is Over by *fill in the blanks* are just propaganda constantly drilled to our heads. Some people bite into this hook, line and sinker.

BTW new date for "war ending" is now in 18 months. Not this September, or by the Holidays or even by next year. Its 18 months according to them.

It really helps when you are not a fanboy for either format. Just appreciate the High Definition movies available. Don't let it complicate you.

Still is for most of the HD DVD crowd in response to Fox, Disney, MGM, and Sony...

So what point are you trying to make exactly :rolleyes:


I assure you when one of them starts a thread like this I will post the same thing.

I noticed that Amazon still has my Blu Ray pre-order for Blu Ray "NEXT"... I suppose at some point it will just never show up... Just as out of nowhere I was wondering why Blades of Glory never showed up...

since this is the appropriate Blu Ray section, I suggest that you withold the purchase of Paramount and Dreamworks movies in HD-DVD. Please make them feel that there decision was not without a price. We were so close to ending this format war, which is why Microsoft stepped in to ruin the whole "disc format" to favor their downloads in VC-1 in the future...

I am not going to be buying "Blades of Glory" nor will I be buying "Next" or any future release from Paramount or Dreamworks in HD-DVD for needlessly prolonging this format war: NO SALE!!! Blu Ray or bust!!!

Give the money back to Microsoft... The excecutives at Paramount and Dreamworks would rather have new beach houses; NEEDLESS and ENDLESS format war...

By not supporting Blu-Ray I would say that Paramount already decided to boycott you :D

I love this thread. I needed a good laugh! I was going to post a very sarcastic responce, but for once I will refrain.

By not supporting Blu-Ray I would say that Paramount already decided to boycott you :D

Too much truth in this statement. :mad:

I have already preordered "Next" along with "Knocked up" so i won't be part of this amazing movement.:D:D

You're fired... No, I quit.

You tell 'em!

So unless you own a HD DVD player, what exactly are you boycotting? "Yeah I'm not gonna buy any of those titles that I can't buy anyway"?

Do you have a HD DVD player? If so, why did you buy it if not to get movies for?

Are you boycotting their DVD releases as well? Will you be returning all your Paramount movies in protest?

What exactly are you doing other than sounding a little stupid?

I think he is trying to say, "in mother russia Paramount boycotts you!!"

I have both and will continue to purchase movies that I want no matter which format they come out on.

Just order the disc from the UK:)

Lets not forget that Paramount has publically stated that downloads are the future. :rolleyes:

The hi def DVD market is so pitifully low that Paramount can lose its Blu-ray sales (along with its 70% market share) and not blink an eye. So why would we think that a boycott by a few AVS Forum dudes would have any effect whatsoever?

Boycott? I have a bad back.

I say boycott threads like this. As long as I get HDM I don't care which side it comes from.
as the sig says.........

I just ordered Next on HD DVD-thanks for reminding me. :D
J

lol, I'm not sure if you realize this, but the 25-30 bucks Paramount/DW is losing by you not buying a couple movies isn't going to bankrupt them

So unless you own a HD DVD player, what exactly are you boycotting? "Yeah I'm not gonna buy any of those titles that I can't buy anyway"?

Do you have a HD DVD player? If so, why did you buy it if not to get movies for?

Are you boycotting their DVD releases as well? Will you be returning all your Paramount movies in protest?

What exactly are you doing other than sounding a little stupid?

There folks on both sides of the aisle that are format neutral interms of hardware/software ownership, but are fanboys of one format. The HDdvd side is littered with extreme HDdvd supporters, but yet own BR equipment/movies.

Though I'm not a fan of these type of threads.

I think he is trying to say, "in mother russia Paramount boycotts you!!"



AHAHAHAHAH!

I am a firm believer that enthusiasts have zero (0) impact on the format war.

Boycotting only hurts the enthusiast as you are denying yourself content.

It is a great idea, but owning both formats is the best solution for enthusiasts.

I look forward to picking up Blades of Glory on HD DVD and I am a huge BD supporter!!

But i do not like BD enough to deny content from HD DVD...this is what the hobby is all about.

It is easier to buy both and wait for one to die. You are covered for any possible outcome.

Pretty simple strategy.

If anything they did you a favor by now letting you see "Next" ;)

I am a firm believer that enthusiasts have zero (0) impact on the format war.

Boycotting only hurts the enthusiast as you are denying yourself content.

It is a great idea, but owning both formats is the best solution for enthusiasts.

It is easier to buy both and wait for one to die. You are covered for any possible outcome.

Pretty simple strategy.

ditto...well said

BTW: Here's an HDdvd call to action thread.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=902162

I bet you'll find HDdvd supporters supporting this thread, but also have BR hardware and movies.....which (IMO) is no different than the OP's stance

I won't be boycotting Paramount on HD DVD. How many format neutral people will really support this agenda? Seems rather unlikely to me.

Also, any hope that a few blu-ray fanboys will boycott Paramount will be wiped out by the HD DVD exclusive people pouring support into Paramount right now as a "thank you."

Paramount/Dreamworks: Boycott!! "NEXT" Blu Ray or Not at all!!


Yawn....

Glad I'll be able to enjoy all of the high def releases for both formats this year. I'm looking forward to both TRANSFORMERS and Spidey this fall. ;)

The only power a consumer has is spend or not spend money on a product. There's nothing wrong with putting your money where your mouth is imo.

I noticed that Amazon still has my Blu Ray pre-order for Blu Ray "NEXT"... I suppose at some point it will just never show up... Just as out of nowhere I was wondering why Blades of Glory never showed up...

since this is the appropriate Blu Ray section, I suggest that you withold the purchase of Paramount and Dreamworks movies in HD-DVD. Please make them feel that there decision was not without a price. We were so close to ending this format war, which is why Microsoft stepped in to ruin the whole "disc format" to favor their downloads in VC-1 in the future...

I am not going to be buying "Blades of Glory" nor will I be buying "Next" or any future release from Paramount or Dreamworks in HD-DVD for needlessly prolonging this format war: NO SALE!!! Blu Ray or bust!!!

Give the money back to Microsoft... The excecutives at Paramount and Dreamworks would rather have new beach houses; NEEDLESS and ENDLESS format war...

Microsoft?!?

BTW: Here's an HDdvd call to action thread.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=902162

I bet you'll find HDdvd supporters supporting this thread, but also have BR hardware and movies.....which (IMO) is no different than the OP's stance

I guess you must have the special super secret red decoder ring to hear the call to action. :rolleyes:

I guess you must have the special super secret red decoder ring to hear the call to action. :rolleyes:

Just bringing a balance to the discussion.

When someone posts a link for a pro-HDdvd site with petitions seeking support for the format and asking members to visit and sign the petitions....how would you describe it? They are seeking support from the studio's, which is not much different than seeking to boycott a studio...both are wanting the same results, but different tatics. The OP has hardware and software from both formats. There are members who have posted their support for the pro-HDdvd website linked in that thread that own both hardware/software from both formats. How are they different than the OP from the above perspective. Point being those coming down on the OP for his position, should also have the same criticism of those HDdvd supporters in this other thread.


Or can't you participate in a civil discussion without resorting to sarcasm?

I buy based on specs for both formats. For example a dual format release, HD-DVD tends to win in this dept due to it getting preferential audio treatment in the past. I have no intentions in boycotting Paramount movies because of their sole format choice. Just like I don't boycott Disney or Fox titles for being exclusive to their sole format choice.

It's a business. They made a decision that one format was the way to go just like other studios have. Does buying two players not make you a proponent of continuing a "needless format war"?

I suggest that you withold the purchase of Paramount and Dreamworks movies in HD-DVD.

To withhold purchase assumes that one has an HD DVD player. Why would someone have both players and then boycott titles released on only one format? Isn't that the whole POINT of owning both players?

Or can't you participate in a civil discussion without resorting to sarcasm?

The link doesn't work for me, I guess I'm not in the red/AVS cool guys club... hence my sarcasm. ;)

The link doesn't work for me, I guess I'm not in the red/AVS cool guys club... hence my sarcasm. ;)

It would appear the mods deleted the thread....

Just for the record (though I know you are not asking), I don't identify with either side...though I find extreme fanboys on both sides annoying...there are a couple on the hddvd side that really get under my skin. (that took a lot to admit that ;) ).

Yeah I wont be buying Transformers. They burned us pretty much.

I'll continue to buy movies on both because I own both. Hi-def movies or bust... That's my motto.

Tell 'em Steve Dave! Same here!!

Oh my.

You act as if HD-DVD is terrible.

I wonder if this much crap was floating around in the Beta vs VHS days? :confused:

I guess you must have the special super secret red decoder ring to hear the call to action. :rolleyes:

Here ya go....even have "action" in the title.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=902715

Oh my.


I wonder if this much crap was floating around in the Beta vs VHS days? :confused:


Yes nothing much has change,the only it would take weeks to get out a stinger through snail mail:D...

Oh, and if you saw an video enemy carrying a brand spanking new Beta box under their arms, we would beat them with bats!

Oh the good old days

How many threads like this have we had?

:Dwho cares!

I noticed that Amazon still has my Blu Ray pre-order for Blu Ray "NEXT"... I suppose at some point it will just never show up... Just as out of nowhere I was wondering why Blades of Glory never showed up...

since this is the appropriate Blu Ray section, I suggest that you withold the purchase of Paramount and Dreamworks movies in HD-DVD. Please make them feel that there decision was not without a price. We were so close to ending this format war, which is why Microsoft stepped in to ruin the whole "disc format" to favor their downloads in VC-1 in the future...

I am not going to be buying "Blades of Glory" nor will I be buying "Next" or any future release from Paramount or Dreamworks in HD-DVD for needlessly prolonging this format war: NO SALE!!! Blu Ray or bust!!!

Give the money back to Microsoft... The excecutives at Paramount and Dreamworks would rather have new beach houses; NEEDLESS and ENDLESS format war...

Hahahahahaha......hahahahaha....
"We were so close to ending this format war"....Hahahahaha..
wake up dude...

By not supporting Blu-Ray I would say that Paramount already decided to boycott you :D

Heh

Cute rant.

Cute rant.

That is exactly what it is -- a rant: an irrational diatribe usually marked by a lack of logical thought and action and often poorly substantiated. :D

hahaha :rolleyes:


I noticed that Amazon still has my Blu Ray pre-order for Blu Ray "NEXT"... I suppose at some point it will just never show up... Just as out of nowhere I was wondering why Blades of Glory never showed up...



since this is the appropriate Blu Ray section, I suggest that you withold the purchase of Paramount and Dreamworks movies in HD-DVD. Please make them feel that there decision was not without a price. We were so close to ending this format war, which is why Microsoft stepped in to ruin the whole "disc format" to favor their downloads in VC-1 in the future...

I am not going to be buying "Blades of Glory" nor will I be buying "Next" or any future release from Paramount or Dreamworks in HD-DVD for needlessly prolonging this format war: NO SALE!!! Blu Ray or bust!!!

Give the money back to Microsoft... The excecutives at Paramount and Dreamworks would rather have new beach houses; NEEDLESS and ENDLESS format war...

Who let in the Jerry Springer crowd? :D

By not supporting Blu-Ray I would say that Paramount already decided to boycott you :D
I would agree with that.

Come on everyone grab your pitchforks!!!!!!!!!!


Get serious.