Explain to me the fascination of "blind buy" DVD threads (merged)
01-24-03 | 07:31 PM
#126
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Originally posted by Josh Hinkle
That's poor logic. Many like me post more in these threads now that they have their own forums. The fact that there's a ton more threads on all the topics that were split off than there were when they were in other is proof that more people post in them when they have their own area.
That's poor logic. Many like me post more in these threads now that they have their own forums. The fact that there's a ton more threads on all the topics that were split off than there were when they were in other is proof that more people post in them when they have their own area.
01-24-03 | 07:35 PM
#127
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Originally posted by DarthMarklar
But if I posted a "Which DVD player should I get" thread in this category, it will immediately be moved into the "Home Theater" forum, no problem, but why don't Blind Buy threads get moved? True, there aren't pages and pages of them, but there seems to be a LOT of them lately. And I really wouldn't be so bothered if someone asked about an unpopular or older DVD (i.e. It may be hard to find a more recent review on The Mask of Zorro - Antonio B. or City of Angels), but whenever a Popular DVD is coming out, the Blind Buy threads start popping up...Why the need to ask everyone if Bourne Identity is a good blind buy when there is SO much info already out on it???
If you REALLY need to know wether or not to buy a "HOT' new release, then you really need to rethink your DVD purchases
But if I posted a "Which DVD player should I get" thread in this category, it will immediately be moved into the "Home Theater" forum, no problem, but why don't Blind Buy threads get moved? True, there aren't pages and pages of them, but there seems to be a LOT of them lately. And I really wouldn't be so bothered if someone asked about an unpopular or older DVD (i.e. It may be hard to find a more recent review on The Mask of Zorro - Antonio B. or City of Angels), but whenever a Popular DVD is coming out, the Blind Buy threads start popping up...Why the need to ask everyone if Bourne Identity is a good blind buy when there is SO much info already out on it???
If you REALLY need to know wether or not to buy a "HOT' new release, then you really need to rethink your DVD purchases
I gather this is why they allow these types of threads
01-25-03 | 03:16 PM
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Well, this whole Blind Buy contoversy has just TOTALLY turned me off to this entire site. Since nobody can take a joke, I am seriously considering unsubscribing to these threads and never returning.
Goodbye all, it's been fun...well, at least it was...
Goodbye all, it's been fun...well, at least it was...
01-25-03 | 03:28 PM
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01-25-03 | 04:54 PM
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Originally posted by DarthMarklar
Well, this whole Blind Buy contoversy has just TOTALLY turned me off to this entire site. Since nobody can take a joke, I am seriously considering unsubscribing to these threads and never returning.
Goodbye all, it's been fun...well, at least it was...
Well, this whole Blind Buy contoversy has just TOTALLY turned me off to this entire site. Since nobody can take a joke, I am seriously considering unsubscribing to these threads and never returning.
Goodbye all, it's been fun...well, at least it was...
01-25-03 | 04:58 PM
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Originally posted by Static Cling
What the heck are you talking about?
What the heck are you talking about?
01-25-03 | 05:04 PM
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From: Texas, our Texas! All hail the mighty state!
Originally posted by Mr. Music
Oh, he is probably upset that this thread http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=266262 got locked and rightfully so.
Oh, he is probably upset that this thread http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=266262 got locked and rightfully so.
01-25-03 | 07:09 PM
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Originally posted by Mr. Music
Oh, he is probably upset that this thread http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=266262 got locked and rightfully so.
Oh, he is probably upset that this thread http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=266262 got locked and rightfully so.
01-25-03 | 07:25 PM
#135
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Originally posted by DarthMarklar
Incorrect. I knew that thread would be closed. Something else just irked me the wrong way and I wasn't really appreciative of it.
Incorrect. I knew that thread would be closed. Something else just irked me the wrong way and I wasn't really appreciative of it.
01-25-03 | 07:33 PM
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Originally posted by DarthMarklar
Incorrect. I knew that thread would be closed. Something else just irked me the wrong way and I wasn't really appreciative of it.
Incorrect. I knew that thread would be closed. Something else just irked me the wrong way and I wasn't really appreciative of it.
I thought you were leaving?
Or is this just another ploy for more attention since you are playing this pussyfoot game about what irked you.
01-25-03 | 08:21 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE> • Quoth Mr. Music •<HR SIZE=1>Or is this just another ploy for more attention since you are playing this pussyfoot game about what irked you. <HR SIZE=1></BLOCKQUOTE>
Strange ... I always thought <B>DarthMarklar</B> was a guy ... but "Guess Why I'm Mad" is definitely a lady's game.
das
<HR SIZE=1></BLOCKQUOTE> Strange ... I always thought <B>DarthMarklar</B> was a guy ... but "Guess Why I'm Mad" is definitely a lady's game.
das
01-25-03 | 09:05 PM
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Ahhhh.... he is playing peek-a-boo....
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Hello Mr. Music,
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Hello Mr. Music,
DarthMarklar has just replied to a thread you have subscribed to entitled - Explain to me the fascination of "blind buy" DVD threads (merged) - in the Forum Feedback and Support forum of DVD Talk Forum.
01-25-03 | 10:52 PM
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Originally posted by DarthMarklar
Incorrect. I knew that thread would be closed. Something else just irked me the wrong way and I wasn't really appreciative of it.
Incorrect. I knew that thread would be closed. Something else just irked me the wrong way and I wasn't really appreciative of it.
01-26-03 | 12:06 PM
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Don't you negate the term "blind" buy when you ask for a review and, thus, in a way, are "seeing" what it is you are purchasing? I thought that "blind buy" meant just picking something up because you think the box looks neat at least that's how it always was with cereal when I was a kid. That and the free toy inside!
