USA Today post's DVD do's and dont's..
12-31-03 | 05:28 PM
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Originally posted by Iron_Giant
I agree with everthing but the Security Tape on the sides of DVD. If you remove the Tape you will see theft of DVD go through the roof. The tape never would have been added if people did not steal so many DVDs.
I work part time at a retail store and had to encourage 2 theives from stealing some items last night. They left the store with nothing but the jackets on their backs.
I agree with everthing but the Security Tape on the sides of DVD. If you remove the Tape you will see theft of DVD go through the roof. The tape never would have been added if people did not steal so many DVDs.
I work part time at a retail store and had to encourage 2 theives from stealing some items last night. They left the store with nothing but the jackets on their backs.
12-31-03 | 06:30 PM
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"Where are the original Star Wars movies?"
Hello!! Is anybody home?!? This question had better end this year, I know all the signs are positive regarding this release in 2004, but an official press release and content of the boxset or individual releases would be nice...
I think these movies should have pioneered the DVD format!!
Hello!! Is anybody home?!? This question had better end this year, I know all the signs are positive regarding this release in 2004, but an official press release and content of the boxset or individual releases would be nice...
I think these movies should have pioneered the DVD format!!
12-31-03 | 06:42 PM
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Wow, thanks for all the responses to the thread. I hope all the CEO's of the the big studios got a copy of this in the mailbox--especially Warner Bros.--I hate snappers. I also agree with the comment--Not neccessarily Widescreen, but OAR. All of these studios' should show a film the way the director inteded. Thanks all, and keep it going.
12-31-03 | 08:42 PM
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I agree that all DVDs should have inserts. This new trend of not providing an insert has to stop. As being a long time collector I feel cheated by not getting an insert with a few movie shots and a nice chapters list.
12-31-03 | 11:20 PM
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Originally posted by msbailey
On the verge? Dude, my grandma has a DVD player.
On the verge? Dude, my grandma has a DVD player.
To get the thread back on topic to the article, it seems like the two guys writing just spent a day at DVD Talk or HTF and took all of the things people say on these boards and put them in an article.
But it was interesting nonetheless...
12-31-03 | 11:39 PM
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From: Emerson College - Boston, MA
Originally posted by Iron_Giant
I was encouraging "FROM" stealing, not encouraging them "TO" steal.
I was encouraging "FROM" stealing, not encouraging them "TO" steal.
Unless you mean DIScouraging them, I'm very confused.
In any case, great list. I agree with all of it. It's nice to some of our pet peeves given some attention in more high-profile media.
Last edited by futbol; 12-31-03 at 11:41 PM.
01-01-04 | 12:05 AM
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I agree with everthing but the Security Tape on the sides of DVD. If you remove the Tape you will see theft of DVD go through the roof. The tape never would have been added if people did not steal so many DVDs.
01-01-04 | 12:15 AM
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From: Emerson College - Boston, MA
Originally posted by Defiant1
I don't understand the need for the sticker on the side (and I really don't get the need for the stickers on the top and bottom of the case). Doesn't the little sticker on the inside of the case set off the store's alarm if the cashier doesn't run it over the machine?
I don't understand the need for the sticker on the side (and I really don't get the need for the stickers on the top and bottom of the case). Doesn't the little sticker on the inside of the case set off the store's alarm if the cashier doesn't run it over the machine?
I don't mind the tape - when I get the DVD home, I just run an X-Acto around all three sides and peel it off.
01-01-04 | 12:27 AM
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From: Connecticut
Originally posted by futbol
If there was no tape, it would be fairly easy for thieves to just open up the case and quickly remove the security tab.
I don't mind the tape - when I get the DVD home, I just run an X-Acto around all three sides and peel it off.
If there was no tape, it would be fairly easy for thieves to just open up the case and quickly remove the security tab.
I don't mind the tape - when I get the DVD home, I just run an X-Acto around all three sides and peel it off.
Same thing I do, it takes all of 15 seconds to open it up.
01-01-04 | 01:08 AM
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Originally posted by Iron_Giant
I was encouraging "FROM" stealing, not encouraging them "TO" steal.
I was encouraging "FROM" stealing, not encouraging them "TO" steal.
I can understand “encouraging” someone not to steal; or “discouraging” someone from stealing; but “encouraging from stealing”?
From what was the stealing being encouraged?
On-topic comment:
Good List. I only hope some of the studios read it…
Last edited by Commander Dan; 01-01-04 at 01:12 AM.
01-01-04 | 09:35 PM
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The packaging for Fox's Alien Quadrilogy keeps folding out, and folding out, and folding out. It's almost as tall as USA TODAY's Mike Snider.
Too funny and too true. All DVD boxsets from here on out should be more like FUTURAMA Seasons 1 & 2 and FIREFLY.
Too funny and too true. All DVD boxsets from here on out should be more like FUTURAMA Seasons 1 & 2 and FIREFLY.
01-02-04 | 03:09 AM
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Originally posted by darqleo
All DVD boxsets from here on out should be more like FUTURAMA Seasons 1 & 2 and FIREFLY.
All DVD boxsets from here on out should be more like FUTURAMA Seasons 1 & 2 and FIREFLY.
On the other hand, I hope that they continue the new trend of only allowing people who have actually viewed or at least read about the episodes to write the mini-descriptions for them.
*cough* Family Guy Season 1 & 2 *cough*
01-02-04 | 11:12 AM
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From: Wolfram and Hart - LA Branch
Originally posted by alex4bball
I agree with Drexl, they need to stop releasing two versions of each film, one Fullscreen and one Widescreen. In fact, Fullscreen should be banished! Also, one other pet peeve, I prefer Anamorphic Widescreen to 2:35. I don't know about you, but I think that's way too skinny.
I agree with Drexl, they need to stop releasing two versions of each film, one Fullscreen and one Widescreen. In fact, Fullscreen should be banished! Also, one other pet peeve, I prefer Anamorphic Widescreen to 2:35. I don't know about you, but I think that's way too skinny.
my friend only like fullscreen movies for some reason
i agree that widescreen is best tho
looks more "movie-ish"....yea..... 
01-02-04 | 12:28 PM
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Originally posted by Commander Dan
Granted, message boards are certainly a nightmare for the “grammar police,” but what the hell…
I can understand “encouraging” someone not to steal; or “discouraging” someone from stealing; but “encouraging from stealing”?
From what was the stealing being encouraged?
On-topic comment:
Good List. I only hope some of the studios read it…
Granted, message boards are certainly a nightmare for the “grammar police,” but what the hell…
I can understand “encouraging” someone not to steal; or “discouraging” someone from stealing; but “encouraging from stealing”?
From what was the stealing being encouraged?
On-topic comment:
Good List. I only hope some of the studios read it…
Thanks for the correction.
But, I am not "Discouraged" from making further comments in future.
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01-02-04 | 09:47 PM
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Originally posted by D.Pham00
am i the only one who likes the fold out dvd cases (like alien quadrilogy?)
am i the only one who likes the fold out dvd cases (like alien quadrilogy?)
I think the SportsNight solution is best: three of those double keep cases that are the width of a single. Looks just as good, and much easier to deal with.
Finding Nemo had 2 discs one played Widescreen the other played Fullscreen so it suited everyone! heh
01-02-04 | 09:55 PM
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Originally posted by Groucho
I think DVD is on the verge of becoming mainstream now.
I think DVD is on the verge of becoming mainstream now.
01-02-04 | 10:36 PM
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Originally posted by David Blair
Well we bought a DVD player for my father-in-law, and he's afraid of it. Won't even touch it. Some people will never be on board.
Well we bought a DVD player for my father-in-law, and he's afraid of it. Won't even touch it. Some people will never be on board.
01-02-04 | 10:43 PM
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oh, and as for the Alias comment, S1 was released shortly before S3 was aired, which is why S2 was released a few months into the season. Ain't no way in hell S3 will be released 3 months after S2.
01-02-04 | 11:36 PM
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Since we already opened up the big ole' can of grammar worms, did anyone catch this line in the article?
DVD (singular, the form of media) is so hot that retailers are using them (plural, individual pieces of media) as loss leaders.
It really should read: DVDs are so hot that retailers are using them as loss leaders.
DVD is so hot that retailers are using them as loss leaders.
It really should read: DVDs are so hot that retailers are using them as loss leaders.
