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Forced trailers (Universal) -- not forced?

 
Old 12-01-03 | 11:40 PM
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I dont like them because it really spoils the dvd itself. Imagine being forced to watch trailers on movies like The Godfather, or Ben Hur....it just taints the whole dvd itself.

I want the movie and thats it. I used to not mind the Universal multi introduction trailer....u know, the one with all the clips, and the music in the background and ends with the universal planet logo. Thats not so bad....but whole trailers?? No thanks
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Old 12-01-03 | 11:51 PM
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forsed trailers sux this is america damit i shuld not b forsed to do anything!!!!!!ARE U LISENING UNIVERSEL????!!!!!!!???????
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Old 12-02-03 | 09:46 AM
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Originally posted by rasalas
By this standard, the DVD should be in your player and ready to go the moment you think you want it.

I mean, why go to the store and buy it or order it online? That takes your precious time.

Why remove the shrinkwrap and security seals? That takes time.

Why turn on your DVD player and home-theater system? That takes time.

Why insert the disc in the player and press a button? That takes time, too.

So after taking all that time, you're going to complain about 3 freaking seconds out of your precious schedule to fast-forward through "forced" trailers? Give me a break.

These "forced" trailers are a minor annoyance, but no more than all those other time-wasters--and certainly not any worse than waiting for FBI warnings or studio logos that truly are forced--such as Paramount's or Anchor Bay's, which you cannot circumvent. As long as you can fast-forward through them (we're talking just a few seconds longer than skipping Disney's trailers) or there is some other work-around, Universal's trailers are not forced.
c'mon, man, don't be a jerk.

If you don't care, then why are you taking shots at those that do? What bothers me is strictly MY business, and if you're not concerned, its none of your concern, is it?

I'm sorry, to the board, but this whole diatribe about "you have to turn on the DVD player, you have to take off the shrink wrap" made me angry. If the guy doesn't care, then why must he take this hostile, superior attitude to those that do? Its a discussion board, and we're having a discussion. If you don't care for the thread, click on another thread that interests you more. If you have nothing of real substance to contribute to the thread, you're just being a troll, aren't you?


Give you a break, give ME a break. If people have complaints, they have a right to them, given that its a legitimate, and shared complaint. The only thing more pathetic than complaining is people who complain about people complaining about things just because it doesn't fit their own self-centered interest.

Again, sorry, everybody, but I get defensive about this sort of behavior.
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Old 12-02-03 | 10:57 AM
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Excuse me, but the point of this thread is that Universal's trailers are not forced. That is also the point of my post.
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Old 12-02-03 | 11:00 AM
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Originally posted by Ayo
c'mon, man, don't be a jerk.

If you don't care, then why are you taking shots at those that do? What bothers me is strictly MY business, and if you're not concerned, its none of your concern, is it?

I'm sorry, to the board, but this whole diatribe about "you have to turn on the DVD player, you have to take off the shrink wrap" made me angry. If the guy doesn't care, then why must he take this hostile, superior attitude to those that do? Its a discussion board, and we're having a discussion. If you don't care for the thread, click on another thread that interests you more. If you have nothing of real substance to contribute to the thread, you're just being a troll, aren't you?


Give you a break, give ME a break. If people have complaints, they have a right to them, given that its a legitimate, and shared complaint. The only thing more pathetic than complaining is people who complain about people complaining about things just because it doesn't fit their own self-centered interest.

Again, sorry, everybody, but I get defensive about this sort of behavior.
Now wait a second . . . he had a point to make (one which I, personally agree with) and was making it . . . sure his examples were extreme and leaning towards sarcastic, but that's nothing new for this forum. You are exactly right about this being a discussion board and as part of the discussion, not only should you anticipate that some people might disagree with your points, but even depend on that. What kind of board would it be if everyone agreed?
Originally posted by DVDBoy1
I like trying to find the easter eggs on DVD's it gives me a challenge and generally they are pretty cool once you find them.
Originally posted by DVDLuvR
I agree . . . good post.
Originally posted by DVDBoy1
Thanks.
As much as you get upset about "forced trailers", rasalas, apperantly gets just as upset that people are so impatient that they can't just wait through a few moments of trailers or find something else to occupy themselves while they are playing or even fast forward (I don't know about you, but I think my FF goes up to 20x or 30x . . . it doesn't take long to get to the menu at that speed). He was just saying that there is an awful lot of time spent waiting to watch a movie on DVD . . . what's a few more seconds? And, frankly . . . I think it's a good point.
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Old 12-02-03 | 11:15 AM
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Nothing should be forced on discs which one owns.
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Old 12-02-03 | 11:30 AM
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Originally posted by EPKJ
Nothing should be forced on discs which one owns.
Why not?
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