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Old 02-09-19, 05:11 PM
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Review Threads?

Just curious as to how many people actually look at first post and click the links or view trailer in the first post of most reviews threads...
Old 02-09-19, 07:32 PM
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I say yes, but I'm the weirdo that wishes they used spoiler tags so I could get a consensus without getting spoiles. Regardless, I read them.
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I typically don’t click the link for the IMDB page or view the trailer because normally by the time the thread is posted I’ve seen all I want to before going to the movie.
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I like having a separate review thread to distinguish between prerelease talk and speculation and discussions about the movie itself. I really appreciate the formatting that you do as well.
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Re: Review Threads?

I’m not sure what I’m answering ... I agree with tanman though. I like a pre-release thread and a post-release thread because I don’t always get to a movie right away.

To Oldboy’s thread start, I like having the information, but I don’t always use it.
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Re: Review Threads?

So, what brought on this change of heart?
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Re: Review Threads?

Originally Posted by TomOpus
So, what brought on this change of heart?
talking to me? i was just curious as to who, if anyone, actually reads or interacts with first post in these threads...
Old 02-10-19, 11:46 AM
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I love how Oldboy has chosen the "What are you high? option himself.
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Originally Posted by Cardsfan111
I love how Oldboy has chosen the "What are you high? option himself.
well, i had to be impartial and wanted to see results
Old 02-10-19, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by OldBoy
well, i had to be impartial and wanted to see results


And I voted "sometimes". I like the format you use, though I can't guarantee I check out/click on every link each time.
Old 02-10-19, 11:59 AM
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I generally ignore most of the content in the first post as I've already seen trailers and looked at the review scores independently, so don't need to see them linked to again.
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Re: Review Threads?

Originally Posted by OldBoy
talking to me? i was just curious as to who, if anyone, actually reads or interacts with first post in these threads...
You've been doing these so long, curious you'd want to change.

For me, since you only do review threads on well-established popular movies, I really don't have a need to click the links.
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Originally Posted by OldBoy
Just curious as to how many people actually look at first post and click the links or view trailer in the first post of most reviews threads...
Yeah.. I like your little template. Looks like a legit review thread.
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Re: Review Threads?

Originally Posted by TomOpus
You've been doing these so long, curious you'd want to change.

For me, since you only do review threads on well-established popular movies, I really don't have a need to click the links.
i didn't say i was changing or doing anything different. again, i was just curious. the Cold Pursuit one was just a quickie before i went out last night bc Rich in other thread wanted one. will update info soon...

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