Annoying Advertising technique
09-23-03, 09:15 PM
#26
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They might as well just show the letterboxed versions of the movies, and occasionally put ads in the 'black bars'. While this still sucks, at least it 1) would offer the OAR and 2) would eliminate any hideously distracting 'squishing'.
I hate this! Sitting through the Labor Day 24 marathon I must've seen this Nip/Tuck thing about 100 times. A few times it even blocked onscreen location titles. How is this supposed to make someone want to watch something? "Wow, a scissors noise and a big graphic blocking the show I'm trying to watch... I'll have to check this show out!" Sad thing is I bet Nip/Tuck had obtrusive 24 promos with an annoying clock ticking or something, ensuring the cycle never ends.
Originally posted by Wizdar
I managed to catch a Nip/Tuck promo on the lower right corner of the screen a coupla days ago, complete with very annoying scissors noises.
I managed to catch a Nip/Tuck promo on the lower right corner of the screen a coupla days ago, complete with very annoying scissors noises.
09-24-03, 06:21 AM
#27
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Originally posted by Draven
What should they do instead?
What should they do instead?
What? You think if I fast-forward commercials, there's gonna be a bunch of ad execs standing on street corners holding up "Will work for food" signs?
09-24-03, 09:59 AM
#29
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Originally posted by Wizdar
They should suck my @(%^, maybe?
What? You think if I fast-forward commercials, there's gonna be a bunch of ad execs standing on street corners holding up "Will work for food" signs?
They should suck my @(%^, maybe?
What? You think if I fast-forward commercials, there's gonna be a bunch of ad execs standing on street corners holding up "Will work for food" signs?
Why pay for something that no one is watching?
09-24-03, 11:09 AM
#30
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Originally posted by Draven
If everyone does (and it's possible that someday, nearly everyone will be able too) then the advertisers will start pulling out.
Why pay for something that no one is watching?
If everyone does (and it's possible that someday, nearly everyone will be able too) then the advertisers will start pulling out.
Why pay for something that no one is watching?
09-24-03, 11:19 AM
#31
DVD Talk Hero
Originally posted by Easy
Anyone can now. VCRs have a fast forward button. This tech is 25 years old (or more).
Anyone can now. VCRs have a fast forward button. This tech is 25 years old (or more).
09-24-03, 12:03 PM
#32
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I think in the future television viewing will become polarized. Many cable channels will become subscription channels like HBO and not have any commercials at all except perhaps between shows, while the broadcast networks and some other channels will have more, and more intrusive, advertising.
This will create two distinct TV audiences: 1) those who are willing to pay upfront for (presumably) better shows with no advertising, and 2) those who are either not willing or not able to do so.
This will create two distinct TV audiences: 1) those who are willing to pay upfront for (presumably) better shows with no advertising, and 2) those who are either not willing or not able to do so.
