“If that happens, we have no war. War indicates that one side will eventually be beaten and fall bloodily to the wayside.”
Actually, there would still be a war, just a MUCH longer and more drawn out war than it already is.
“Ok so Porn may go to HDDVD and lets say that none go to Blu Ray (hypothetically). You mean to tell me that families, the main component of American society (i.e., mainstream) will be defined by porn? I think not.”
That exact thing happened in the 80’s. The porn industry is a lot more “mainstream” than people are willing to admit. Sex sells and you would have to be blind (literally) to not see that. Whether or not pornography will propel one of the formats is still debatable and yet to be seen. I’m sure at the time of vhs/betamax, it wasn’t till after the format war had ended that people had an idea of what had happen. It won’t be until this format war is over with till we have an idea of what were the factors in it’s course.
“Whaddya think parents will buy HDDVD and tell their kids they have to watch Disny movies on the old DVD player. I think not. We as a society give up what we want for our kids. If that means a couple more bucks so they can watch a Disney flick on HD then you better believe its gonna be done.”
You’re not thinking in realistic terms. Kids (and a large majority of adults for that matter) are satisfied as it is with MP3’s and DVDs. To say or suggest that kids are the one to demand to see their favorite Disney films in HD is a stretch. You’re beginning to sound like a BDA spokesperson.
“Even if it means giving up porn. If you don't agree with that then you have some serious issues.”
More accurately, just doesn’t agree with you.
“Until Disney produces for HDDVD it is a slow sinking ship and nothing more. Besides look at all the BD players out there already (PS3) and only more to come. “
PS3 is a moot point until software increases parallel the rate of hardware increases.
“Porn will have to succumb to the BD wave and up the cash if they want in. Period.”
Or they could just go with the format that satisfies their needs.
“So al those other BS argumenst are a waste of time. Besides go to your nearest Best buy and see what's being sold. I was there just this weekend. “
What’s being sold and what is being hidden are two separate things. Best Buy is not exactly the best example to use since its view is skewed towards one format when they should be neutral. (To use your example of what’s being sold) is one to deduce that PS3 (and by association Blu ray) is not selling well (as there seems to be the same display mountain of consoles in some Best Buy stores week after week)?
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“If that happens, we have no war. War indicates that one side will eventually be beaten and fall bloodily to the wayside.”
Actually, there would still be a war, just a MUCH longer and more drawn out war than it already is.
“Ok so Porn may go to HDDVD and lets say that none go to Blu Ray (hypothetically). You mean to tell me that families, the main component of American society (i.e., mainstream) will be defined by porn? I think not.”
That exact thing happened in the 80’s. The porn industry is a lot more “mainstream” than people are willing to admit. Sex sells and you would have to be blind (literally) to not see that. Whether or not pornography will propel one of the formats is still debatable and yet to be seen. I’m sure at the time of vhs/betamax, it wasn’t till after the format war had ended that people had an idea of what had happen. It won’t be until this format war is over with till we have an idea of what were the factors in it’s course.
“Whaddya think parents will buy HDDVD and tell their kids they have to watch Disny movies on the old DVD player. I think not. We as a society give up what we want for our kids. If that means a couple more bucks so they can watch a Disney flick on HD then you better believe its gonna be done.”
You’re not thinking in realistic terms. Kids (and a large majority of adults for that matter) are satisfied as it is with MP3’s and DVDs. To say or suggest that kids are the one to demand to see their favorite Disney films in HD is a stretch. You’re beginning to sound like a BDA spokesperson.
“Even if it means giving up porn. If you don't agree with that then you have some serious issues.”
More accurately, just doesn’t agree with you.
“Until Disney produces for HDDVD it is a slow sinking ship and nothing more. Besides look at all the BD players out there already (PS3) and only more to come. “
PS3 is a moot point until software increases parallel the rate of hardware increases.
“Porn will have to succumb to the BD wave and up the cash if they want in. Period.”
Or they could just go with the format that satisfies their needs.
“So al those other BS argumenst are a waste of time. Besides go to your nearest Best buy and see what's being sold. I was there just this weekend. “
What’s being sold and what is being hidden are two separate things. Best Buy is not exactly the best example to use since its view is skewed towards one format when they should be neutral. (To use your example of what’s being sold) is one to deduce that PS3 (and by association Blu ray) is not selling well (as there seems to be the same display mountain of consoles in some Best Buy stores week after week)?