The more I think about this, the more I am thinking that I might just stop cataloging my collection like some of you guys are doing. It took me forever to completely get my collection moved from DVDProfiler to DVDSpot and it would've taken longer had somebody here (I can't recall who, but "Thank You") not helped me out with exporting my collection.

It might just be time for me to hang it up.

There is - but there is also an option to hide everything.

I've never used Profiler but each entry at DVDAF should have at least this, found in the One-Page Mode:
Example: Bad Taste
Director: Peter Jackson
DVD publisher: Anchor Bay,
DISCONTINUED
DVD country: U.S.
Region: 1: US and Canada

Genre: Comedy / Horror
Original language: English

Release status: Out of print
Screening year: 1987
Screening date:
DVD release date: 2001-11-20

Plus the UPC code. Maybe that's not what you are talking about? I'm partial because I'm friends with the ONE guy that operates DVDAF and I know that there is an entire outside site dedicated to fixing problems, adding new features, deleting unused features, etc. I'm not plugging the site as you should use whichever you like most but I don't want people to post uninformed opinions either.

I think we need a thread dedicated to the Pros and Cons of DVD Aficionado and DVD Profiler, because looking at them both they are entirely different than DVDSpot and I can't bring myself to pay for DVD Profiler unless I know for sure I will like it. Anyone that uses (or has used) both care to give input?

I also have DVD profiler so this isn't the end of my world, but I think this really sucks. I liked them for the small touches they added and will miss them now that they are gone.

I like having two databases for just this reason, but the chances of me ever going back to the *upgraded* dvdaf are slim and none.

Just a tip for everyone on DVDSpot that is in the process of exporting their collection. Because DVDSpot, when exporting, lumps all of your Owned, Ordered, and Wishlist into one File...what I did was export it once, then deleted my Wishlist and exported it again. Right now I'm leaning towards DVD Aficionado because it is free, but just doing a few quick searches it is apparent I'm gonna have to do some contributing *sigh*

There is no import feature on dvdaf yet? Damnit.

I'm no longer going to catalog my collection. I only signed up with DVD Spot because it had a similar style to the now defunct Guzzlefish. I don't like DVDaf all that much, plus I don't feel like adding 2400+ titles to my profile. If something else similar pops up I might consider getting into it again, but for now I'm done. This really sucks. I loved DVD Spot.

This sucks. I've got about 3700 titles logged on Dvdspot and now what the hell am I supposed to do? I hate Dvdprofiler and I'm sure as hell not going to pay for it now. I had a Dvdaf account but it was just boring to use. I guess I'll give thema try again. I'm going to miss all of the statistics and everything Dvdspot had. I loved those.

Is there somewhere to look to see how many people viewed a member's DVDSpot page?

Ugh. It's gonna take forever to put all of my DVDs onto DVD Aficionado. I may just use the Exported file from DVDSpot and say to hell with online cataloging...

One of the DVDSpot editors, samdvd1, has started a new forum here:

http://www.bulletpointreview.com/forum/

I am soooo shitty about this,I wasted so much time on my page.... :down:

I use Delicious Library for the Mac. It automatically updates on my iPod (or iPhone) when it's plugged in, so I know what I have, even when I'm out.

= J

I'm shocked and saddened by this horrible news. :(

I hate DVDAF, and refuse to return to that circus, so it looks like I'll be going back to DVDProfiler.

Yes, there is some basic information, but more specific information is incomplete compared to the alternatives. This is why I consider it more of a film catalog (and I will edit the wording of my original post).

Run time
Sound track
Subtitling
Actor
Writer
Music
Video Format
Disc Format

Same here. I may eventually get everything up on DVDAF, but for now I think I'm just going to take that Excel file and add onto it and do offline categorizing as my main for now on. Sucks.

DAMNIT!

You know I really spent a lot of time on there making up different filters and whatnot. This really truly sucks ass!

Also, another thing I did was went to my owned DVDs, hit view all, and then copied and pasted the entire lot into a word file. The Excel file is kind of confusing and lacks the year the movie was made and the year the DVD was released, as well as fails to include the specific edition. This way, I have all that information as well. This is just a pain in the ass like none other.

Exactly my situation.

Man, first Guzzlefish, then Profile moved to pay only for anything useful, now DVD Spot, DVD Af is the last of a dying breed. I hope we don't lose it.

This bites. On the plus side, I KNEW maintaining four different databases was going to come in handy some day. So, essentially, I don't have any actual importing to do from DVD Spot to anywhere else. Plus, I save some time when I procure new discs...

Silver lining, I guess.

I wish DVDProfiler was free.

That's the biggest loss for me ... I really liked tracking my multiple viewings, especially of tv on dvd, and keeping track of which commentaries I've watched. It's going to be a huge pain to go through and copy everything.

Darn it. Tried to keep the Spot updated w/ a lot of exclusives, anyone know how the other sites handle those?

suckily.
profiler won't let you upload exclusives if it has same UPC as regular which many do. dvdaf seems to not have a lot of exclusive steelbooks anyway.

luckily i kept updating Profiler which i did pay for and it is ok system, but i loved spot bc i could just have a filter with steelbooks and i was getting the knack for contributing. Profiler i can't even search on steelbook and get results. dvdaf seems to not have a lot of foreign steelbooks.

So what's the best free online option out there? All I know of now is DVDAF.

I know that while I was at DVDAF, contributing titles wasn't much fun. I went to DVD Spot and actually found myself enjoying the process. I'll definitely miss that aspect of it.

What crappy news :(

As everyone mentioned here, I might just stop cataloging my DVD's online. I might just keep track of them through Microsoft Excel or something.

The reason why I moved over to DVDSpot was because I hated DVDAF.

I'd also add software options that will never fail because a site decides to shut down. It's worked fine for me with my 2 online backup sites going down in flames. The software I use grabs the info from imdb, amazon, and dvd empire.

Apparently CNET has something to do with this. I don't know much, but according to what the moderators and users on the DVDSpot Forum, the creator of DVDSpot sold it to CNET back in 2006, and for whatever reason they are now shutting it down. I would GLADLY pay a one-time fee to keep using DVDSpot.

I know this won't help many people, if any at all, but Tellico looks promising for those of us who run Linux. It's a software for all collections, not just DVDs. It's very customizable so you can add or delete any fields you may want. You can also search title or UPC to import information directly from IMDB or Amazon, it can also import some of the information from the DVDSpot files. It's all offline, but it does have a lot of export options so it shouldn't be too difficult to generate an html list to post online if you so choose.

So I'm in the slow process of transferring my DVDs to DVD Aficionado, and it's pretty easy thus far. My only real complaint is that they don't have multiple listings for the same UPC; this sucks because there isn't the specificity that DVDSpot had in regards to store exclusives. Other than that, it's alright so far.

I've been keeping simultaneous accounts on Spot and AF and I far prefer Spot. In fact, whenever I get a new title that isn't in either database, I only add it to Spot, thinking that it will always be there and I far prefer the layout. Which means that there are probably 50-70 DVDs in my Spot account that I'll now have to add to my AF account. This stinks.

As we speak I am cataloging all of my DVD's offline. I know originally I posted that I would stop cataloging them but I figured having an inventory sheet offline wouldn't hurt.

Go Microsoft Excel!

I'm also noticing as I am putting my collection into Excel that there are handfuls of DVD's I know I inputted at DVDSpot, not showing up in my collection.

Very upsetting news! DVDSpot was so easy to use and better looking then DVDAF but i guess i'll have to stick with DVDAF until a site just like DVDspot comes along again. Damn! :mad2:

Yeesh. I'm zero for two with this. First Guzzlefish, now this. I refuse to pay for this soft of thing. Not sure what I'll do now... At least they let us know before simply vanishing one day, or fading out pathetically.

Just a word of advice to anyone transferring their collection off DVDSpot....check your DVD's (if possible)

I just finished inputting all my DVD's on DVDSpot into a spreadsheet on Excel.

As I mentioned before many of the DVD's I had inputted just disappeared from DVDSpot.

As of now I am missing around 90-100 DVD's from my online collection. Hopefully I'll have some free time to look to see which ones DVDSpot decided to make vanish.

I've been using DVD Profiler for years, but lately I've been considering switching to something else because I've been interested in Linux. However, I'd want something I could use in either OS, so I may have to use a spreadsheet in Open Office or something.

I don't know what to say..I'm just kicking and screaming right now.:mad2: I decided last week to go head and enter my collection to DVDspot. I really liked the layout better than DVD Profiler. I spent hours this week making adjustments and even some contributions. I really hate myself right now. I should just stick to the folders I have. :brickwl2:
On the bright side, I only have 230 DVD and blu-rays with me. The other 1000 are in storage.:gah:

I loved DVDSpot simply because I enjoyed making different filters and being able to keep track of what I've watched. I had my collection over at DVDAF as well, but hadn't updated it in a month, but I have now.