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post #91 of 98
1/23/08 at 2:39am

Re: Where's The Digital Bits?

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Originally Posted by Will_B
Now that the war is over, it should be pumping BluRay for all its worth, just like it pumped DVDs for all they were worth back when DVDs were new!
Until the other side gives up, this format war isn't quite over.





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post #92 of 98
1/23/08 at 5:22am

Re: Where's The Digital Bits?

I think the Bits presented the facts in the format war, and while it did choose a side, it did so with an informed, educated opinion and with regard to what was best for the industry and the consumer. This isn't a matter of choosing a favorite ball team. I respect the Bits (and Bill) for the coverage it has provided and for always presenting the reasons behind its decisions.
post #93 of 98
1/23/08 at 7:07am

Re: Where's The Digital Bits?

I was one of those who didn't like the way Bill Hunt was going, and simply stopped reading his site. End of story.

I do feel this thread doesn't have much to offer anymore, though - just the same pro- and anti- points over and over.
post #94 of 98
1/23/08 at 8:29am

Re: Where's The Digital Bits?

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Originally Posted by Sam Favate
I think the Bits presented the facts in the format war, and while it did choose a side, it did so with an informed, educated opinion and with regard to what was best for the industry and the consumer. This isn't a matter of choosing a favorite ball team. I respect the Bits (and Bill) for the coverage it has provided and for always presenting the reasons behind its decisions.

And after Bill picked a side, he posted every bit of HD news as if it was a pathetic desperation move, and every bit of BR news as if it was yet another nail in the coffin for HD. It made me sad to see such biased "reporting".
post #95 of 98
1/23/08 at 11:12am

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Originally Posted by ted:r
As someone who is format-neutral, and reads the Bits everyday, the word "pimp" is extremely harsh and antagonistic. The Bits has stated its preference. You are free (nay, have the right! And the duty!) to agree with it or disagree with it. But calling someone a "pimp" is hardly conducive to informed debate, IMHO.

You might wish to re-read my post sir. I did not call anyone a "pimp," I said what that site is doing is essentially pimping a product so the word is used as a verb.
post #96 of 98
1/23/08 at 11:18am

Re: Where's The Digital Bits?

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Originally Posted by Martin Teller
And after Bill picked a side, he posted every bit of HD news as if it was a pathetic desperation move, and every bit of BR news as if it was yet another nail in the coffin for HD. It made me sad to see such biased "reporting".

That is very true. It was like "Look at the pathetic HD camp and what they're doing. Buncha losers."

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It is Bill Hunt's site, it is Bill Hunt's column, it is Bill Hunt's opinion. If some of you don't like what he says, either don't read it or start your own site and post your own opinion. Attacking Bill Hunt serves no purpose.

johnf

Yes John, we ALL know it is his site and he can say what he wants. That much is obvious. However since Hunt has decided to take such a public and biased position (thereby choosing to remove himself from reporting it from any serious journalistic standards) he has opened himself up to very deserved criticism.
post #97 of 98
1/23/08 at 12:11pm

Re: Where's The Digital Bits?

Man, I'm so glad that this thread got resurrected. Lots of fresh points of view and new ideas being brought up.
post #98 of 98
1/23/08 at 12:51pm

Re: Where's The Digital Bits?

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Originally Posted by TravisR
Man, I'm so glad that this thread got resurrected. Lots of fresh points of view and new ideas being brought up.
Yup, we have discussed Bill Hunt enough in regard to the format war and rehashing that argument is not going to resolve anything.




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