Disposable DVDs not selling well
10-04-03 | 12:16 PM
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Originally posted by danwiz
"My personal opinion and that of a lot of customers is that it's twice as expensive as renting and it doesn't last long."
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"It's a convenience thing, but you're paying for the convenience," said a store clerk. "For that price, I'd rather go to Blockbuster, because it's on my way home."
"My personal opinion and that of a lot of customers is that it's twice as expensive as renting and it doesn't last long."
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"It's a convenience thing, but you're paying for the convenience," said a store clerk. "For that price, I'd rather go to Blockbuster, because it's on my way home."
10-04-03 | 12:48 PM
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Originally posted by kilcher
$5.99? Geez, no wonder. Even $3.99 is a lot. I can go to Hollywood Video and rent a new release for 99 cents and only pay 99 cents for every week that it's late. That means I could keep it for 6 weeks for the price of one 48 hour DVD.
$5.99? Geez, no wonder. Even $3.99 is a lot. I can go to Hollywood Video and rent a new release for 99 cents and only pay 99 cents for every week that it's late. That means I could keep it for 6 weeks for the price of one 48 hour DVD.
10-04-03 | 03:20 PM
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Originally posted by Tarnower
Speak for yourself, dude! What the hell's that supposed to mean?
Speak for yourself, dude! What the hell's that supposed to mean?
10-04-03 | 03:33 PM
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I don't know if this is a mind numbing jolt of the obvious, but I just had this idea. The big story this week out of Hollywood was Valenti cancelling the use of Screeners in order to prevent piracy (which doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense to me). Well, we've got these disposable discs that nobody in their right mind should want to buy (IMO), so it seems like these discs could be put to use with screeners. That way the smaller independant films still get their viewing, the piracy is cut down, and everyone should be happy.
I don't know if this is a mind numbing jolt of the obvious, but I just had this idea. The big story this week out of Hollywood was Valenti cancelling the use of Screeners in order to prevent piracy (which doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense to me). Well, we've got these disposable discs that nobody in their right mind should want to buy (IMO), so it seems like these discs could be put to use with screeners. That way the smaller independant films still get their viewing, the piracy is cut down, and everyone should be happy.
10-04-03 | 03:58 PM
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I live in one of the test areas, and while I haven't seen them in stores yet (can't say I've been looking either) one of the people with this company called me for some "market research." Basically, they were asking how likely I would buy one of their DVDs for 5.99. I said not likely at all. Then I said I would consider it for 3.99, the same price as a new release rental at my local video store. Then they asked if I would be more inclined to buy it with a 50¢ coupon, and I said not really, then they offered me a dollar coupon, and I said I would definately consider it, but truth be told, even with a dollar off of 3.99 I would never buy one of these things. I think if they ask enough people in test market areas they will realize what a bad idea this will turn out to be. Too bad they didn't invest some money in research before they put them out.
10-04-03 | 08:59 PM
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Originally posted by Darren Garrison
It means that the average person makes a turnip look smart. Seemed pretty clear to me.
It means that the average person makes a turnip look smart. Seemed pretty clear to me.
Such elitist behavior draws me to one particular conclusion: you must be a liberal democrat.
10-04-03 | 09:17 PM
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Originally posted by Tarnower
Wow! I am so happy that I don't possess such a negative, downbeat, pessimistic view of society. I have a feeling you base your opinions on the fact that those who aren't as informed as YOU on topics that interest YOU are considered, in your eyes, not quite as smart as a turnip.
Such elitist behavior draws me to one particular conclusion: you must be a liberal democrat.
Wow! I am so happy that I don't possess such a negative, downbeat, pessimistic view of society. I have a feeling you base your opinions on the fact that those who aren't as informed as YOU on topics that interest YOU are considered, in your eyes, not quite as smart as a turnip.
Such elitist behavior draws me to one particular conclusion: you must be a liberal democrat.
10-04-03 | 09:29 PM
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Originally posted by Darren Garrison
And such a strong reaction ("what the hell is that supposed to mean) to a tangental, off-the-cuff, probably not entirely serious remark that contains the word "America" draws me to one particular conclusion: you must be a conservative Rebublican.
And such a strong reaction ("what the hell is that supposed to mean) to a tangental, off-the-cuff, probably not entirely serious remark that contains the word "America" draws me to one particular conclusion: you must be a conservative Rebublican.
Someone has to keep the looney left in line.
10-04-03 | 09:32 PM
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Originally posted by Darren Garrison
And such a strong reaction ("what the hell is that supposed to mean) to a tangental, off-the-cuff, probably not entirely serious remark that contains the word "America" draws me to one particular conclusion: you must be a conservative Rebublican.
And such a strong reaction ("what the hell is that supposed to mean) to a tangental, off-the-cuff, probably not entirely serious remark that contains the word "America" draws me to one particular conclusion: you must be a conservative Rebublican.
I'm glad to see EZ-D is well on its way to failure too.
10-05-03 | 01:14 AM
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Originally posted by Darren Garrison
And such a strong reaction ("what the hell is that supposed to mean) to a tangental, off-the-cuff, probably not entirely serious remark <snerp>
And such a strong reaction ("what the hell is that supposed to mean) to a tangental, off-the-cuff, probably not entirely serious remark <snerp>
the left does have one use though... reminding sane people just how much of an idiot marx was.
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10-05-03 | 10:21 AM
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As an impartial Canadian, I feel compelled to comment -- just to give you guys and gals an outsider's POV.
It always stuns and amazes us (us = the rest of the world) to watch the reactionary right at work in the USofA. This group seems to be mostly composed of idealogues of the worst kind who make both Marx and Hitler look like amateurs. They would stifle any speech they don't agree with and then will unbelievably proceed to wrap themselves in the Constitution. It seems that the Constitution (and attendant amendments) are useful and patriotic only when it supports something they believe in. The Constitution is to be studiously ignored when it's inconvenient.
The KKK had blacks as convenient bogeymen and targets for their venom and hatred. Well, it seems that the KKK has been reborn and found a much broader audience in today's wing-nut right as represented by the likes of Limbaugh and O'Reilly. They don't have the black man as whipping boy anymore (although Limbaugh sure tried) so they've had to create a new bogeyman -- the liberal democrat. Notice how quickly they throw that label to anyone they disagree with?
They also seem to have a conveniently selective political/historical memory. Witness the post above that provides a litany of the sins of the left and implies that the rabid right, who have honed both poltical sinning and sinning against humanity to an art form, have no sins.
When they write the epitaph on the tombstone of American civilization, they will point to the wing-nut rightists as the disease. They have poisoned what was arguably the greatest country on Earth with their arrogance and intolerance and hatred and they are the primary reason the rest of the world has come to be wary of (and yes, even hate) Americans.
Hilarious to watch if it wasn't so sad -- from an outsider's POV anyway.
It always stuns and amazes us (us = the rest of the world) to watch the reactionary right at work in the USofA. This group seems to be mostly composed of idealogues of the worst kind who make both Marx and Hitler look like amateurs. They would stifle any speech they don't agree with and then will unbelievably proceed to wrap themselves in the Constitution. It seems that the Constitution (and attendant amendments) are useful and patriotic only when it supports something they believe in. The Constitution is to be studiously ignored when it's inconvenient.
The KKK had blacks as convenient bogeymen and targets for their venom and hatred. Well, it seems that the KKK has been reborn and found a much broader audience in today's wing-nut right as represented by the likes of Limbaugh and O'Reilly. They don't have the black man as whipping boy anymore (although Limbaugh sure tried) so they've had to create a new bogeyman -- the liberal democrat. Notice how quickly they throw that label to anyone they disagree with?
They also seem to have a conveniently selective political/historical memory. Witness the post above that provides a litany of the sins of the left and implies that the rabid right, who have honed both poltical sinning and sinning against humanity to an art form, have no sins.
When they write the epitaph on the tombstone of American civilization, they will point to the wing-nut rightists as the disease. They have poisoned what was arguably the greatest country on Earth with their arrogance and intolerance and hatred and they are the primary reason the rest of the world has come to be wary of (and yes, even hate) Americans.
Hilarious to watch if it wasn't so sad -- from an outsider's POV anyway.
10-05-03 | 10:43 AM
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Originally posted by Flave
As an impartial Canadian, I feel compelled to comment -- just to give you guys and gals an outsider's POV.
It always stuns and amazes us (us = the rest of the world) to watch the reactionary right at work in the USofA. This group seems to be mostly composed of idealogues of the worst kind who make both Marx and Hitler look like amateurs. They would stifle any speech they don't agree with and then will unbelievably proceed to wrap themselves in the Constitution. It seems that the Constitution (and attendant amendments) are useful and patriotic only when it supports something they believe in. The Constitution is to be studiously ignored when it's inconvenient.
The KKK had blacks as convenient bogeymen and targets for their venom and hatred. Well, it seems that the KKK has been reborn and found a much broader audience in today's wing-nut right as represented by the likes of Limbaugh and O'Reilly. They don't have the black man as whipping boy anymore (although Limbaugh sure tried) so they've had to create a new bogeyman -- the liberal democrat. Notice how quickly they throw that label to anyone they disagree with?
They also seem to have a conveniently selective political/historical memory. Witness the post above that provides a litany of the sins of the left and implies that the rabid right, who have honed both poltical sinning and sinning against humanity to an art form, have no sins.
When they write the epitaph on the tombstone of American civilization, they will point to the wing-nut rightists as the disease. They have poisoned what was arguably the greatest country on Earth with their arrogance and intolerance and hatred and they are the primary reason the rest of the world has come to be wary of (and yes, even hate) Americans.
Hilarious to watch if it wasn't so sad -- from an outsider's POV anyway.
As an impartial Canadian, I feel compelled to comment -- just to give you guys and gals an outsider's POV.
It always stuns and amazes us (us = the rest of the world) to watch the reactionary right at work in the USofA. This group seems to be mostly composed of idealogues of the worst kind who make both Marx and Hitler look like amateurs. They would stifle any speech they don't agree with and then will unbelievably proceed to wrap themselves in the Constitution. It seems that the Constitution (and attendant amendments) are useful and patriotic only when it supports something they believe in. The Constitution is to be studiously ignored when it's inconvenient.
The KKK had blacks as convenient bogeymen and targets for their venom and hatred. Well, it seems that the KKK has been reborn and found a much broader audience in today's wing-nut right as represented by the likes of Limbaugh and O'Reilly. They don't have the black man as whipping boy anymore (although Limbaugh sure tried) so they've had to create a new bogeyman -- the liberal democrat. Notice how quickly they throw that label to anyone they disagree with?
They also seem to have a conveniently selective political/historical memory. Witness the post above that provides a litany of the sins of the left and implies that the rabid right, who have honed both poltical sinning and sinning against humanity to an art form, have no sins.
When they write the epitaph on the tombstone of American civilization, they will point to the wing-nut rightists as the disease. They have poisoned what was arguably the greatest country on Earth with their arrogance and intolerance and hatred and they are the primary reason the rest of the world has come to be wary of (and yes, even hate) Americans.
Hilarious to watch if it wasn't so sad -- from an outsider's POV anyway.
While I agree that not every faction of a political party is to be held in esteem (i.e. the extreme religious right of the Republican party), I do, however, believe that the idealogy of the right wing is far more constructive for the good of society. Liberalism, through the decades, has caused so much harm to America. Witness the obscene generational dependence on welfare services that have basically held down millions of people and prevented them from achieving a better life for themselves. And for what? Votes for democrats! Hell with the people (although they claim to be for the people), just as long as they get to stay in power. Proof of this statement is the recent signing into law by California goofball Gray Davis the right of ILLEGAL immigrants to obtain and possess driver's licenses. The timing of such a farce is obvious. And it's done for votes; nothing more. Liberals cloud-over every issue stating that there's more than just black and white. That there's gray areas that conservatives don't acknowledge. Well, not in all cases. Sometimes there is a right and a wrong. Too many instances I have found liberals (not all democrats, just the liberal wing) aligning themselves with the perpertrator (sp?) and not the victim. Screw victim's rights; as long as the criminal doesn't have his/her civil rights stepped on, that's all that seems to matters to libs (and they call themselves compassionate). But I think the bottom line right now in our current situation is: liberals cannot be trusted with our national security. If Al Gore were president during 9/11, he would've probably been wanting to ask bin Laden what he was upset about. And what about us makes him unhappy. And maybe, just maybe, we could modify our behaviour. And the whole world will be just one big happy COMMUNE-ity. God help us all if a liberal democrat gets back in the white house.
10-05-03 | 11:00 AM
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Originally posted by Tarnower
Liberalism, through the decades, has caused so much harm to America. Witness the obscene generational dependence on welfare services that have basically held down millions of people and prevented them from achieving a better life for themselves. And for what? Votes for democrats! Hell with the people (although they claim to be for the people), just as long as they get to stay in power. Proof of this statement is the recent signing into law by California goofball Gray Davis the right of ILLEGAL immigrants to obtain and possess driver's licenses. The timing of such a farce is obvious. And it's done for votes; nothing more. Liberals cloud-over every issue stating that there's more than just black and white. That there's gray areas that conservatives don't acknowledge. Well, not in all cases. Sometimes there is a right and a wrong. Too many instances I have found liberals (not all democrats, just the liberal wing) aligning themselves with the perpertrator (sp?) and not the victim. Screw victim's rights; as long as the criminal doesn't have his/her civil rights stepped on, that's all that seems to matters to libs (and they call themselves compassionate). But I think the bottom line right now in our current situation is: liberals cannot be trusted with our national security. If Al Gore were president during 9/11, he would've probably been wanting to ask bin Laden what he was upset about. And what about us makes him unhappy. And maybe, just maybe, we could modify our behaviour. And the whole world will be just one big happy COMMUNE-ity. God help us all if a liberal democrat gets back in the white house.
Liberalism, through the decades, has caused so much harm to America. Witness the obscene generational dependence on welfare services that have basically held down millions of people and prevented them from achieving a better life for themselves. And for what? Votes for democrats! Hell with the people (although they claim to be for the people), just as long as they get to stay in power. Proof of this statement is the recent signing into law by California goofball Gray Davis the right of ILLEGAL immigrants to obtain and possess driver's licenses. The timing of such a farce is obvious. And it's done for votes; nothing more. Liberals cloud-over every issue stating that there's more than just black and white. That there's gray areas that conservatives don't acknowledge. Well, not in all cases. Sometimes there is a right and a wrong. Too many instances I have found liberals (not all democrats, just the liberal wing) aligning themselves with the perpertrator (sp?) and not the victim. Screw victim's rights; as long as the criminal doesn't have his/her civil rights stepped on, that's all that seems to matters to libs (and they call themselves compassionate). But I think the bottom line right now in our current situation is: liberals cannot be trusted with our national security. If Al Gore were president during 9/11, he would've probably been wanting to ask bin Laden what he was upset about. And what about us makes him unhappy. And maybe, just maybe, we could modify our behaviour. And the whole world will be just one big happy COMMUNE-ity. God help us all if a liberal democrat gets back in the white house.
10-05-03 | 11:15 AM
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Tarnower: I guess I should clarify -- maybe English isn't your primary language -- I was commenting on the extreme right-wing not 'the right'.
I, in fact, consider myself a conservative.
I, in fact, consider myself a conservative.
10-05-03 | 11:15 AM
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Originally posted by Darren Garrison
Wow! I am so happy that I don't possess such a negative, downbeat, pessimistic view of society. I have a feeling you base your opinions on the fact that those who aren't as informed as YOU on topics that interest YOU are considered, in your eyes, not quite as smart as a turnip.
Wow! I am so happy that I don't possess such a negative, downbeat, pessimistic view of society. I have a feeling you base your opinions on the fact that those who aren't as informed as YOU on topics that interest YOU are considered, in your eyes, not quite as smart as a turnip.
If you read comments carefully, you'd actually realize it's the deeds of the libs that are being railed about. Not the people in our society.
Give it up!
10-05-03 | 11:23 AM
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Originally posted by Flave
Tarnower: I guess I should clarify -- maybe English isn't your primary language -- I was commenting on the extreme right-wing not 'the right'.
I, in fact, consider myself a conservative.
Tarnower: I guess I should clarify -- maybe English isn't your primary language -- I was commenting on the extreme right-wing not 'the right'.
I, in fact, consider myself a conservative.
If you read my post thoroughly, you would have discovered that I did mention that not all factions of any political party should be held in high esteem (i.e. the extreme right wing of the Republican party; which is front-loaded with idealogues and moralizing preachers of civil behaviour who almost always turn out to be hypocrites).
And, aside from a mention at the beginning of your post stating that you're "impartial," there is not one thing in all your text that gives the impression that you're impartial. One comes away from that with the impression that you advocate leftist causes.
Sorry if I offended you.
10-05-03 | 11:26 AM
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Originally posted by El-Kabong
Um. . . . Wow - those disposable DVDs really suck, huh?
What the hell does this have to do with ANYTHING?!?!?!?
Um. . . . Wow - those disposable DVDs really suck, huh?
What the hell does this have to do with ANYTHING?!?!?!?
Sorry. I should never have brought up politics.
10-05-03 | 01:51 PM
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Where can I buy these political EZDvd's? I think I'm glad they're disposable.
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