Banned iPad Promo

[Surely]

While I can agree to an extent - it's a bad analogy. Movies are money makers pretty much even if they are dupes, ripoffs, sequels, reboots, etc. They get made to make money. And even the worst ones make money because after they are released, there are rights for video, web, foreign, tv, etc.

And 90 percent of movies/literature/music is derivative of something. There are very FEW original ideas.

I don't think that it's a bad analogy. I'm talking purely from a creative/comedic point-of-view. I recognize that even the crappiest formulaic movie can find a way to turn a profit. I know there is a difference between a video made for fun and a movie made for money. That's not the point. If something is done to death, it really doesn't need to be done just one more time, regardless if it is for money or not.

That aside - if you don't want to watch - don't click. It's that simple. But why stifle someone else's creativity?

But I did watch. The member posted the link, I was curious, so I clicked. Am I only allowed to post in the thread if I liked it? I really don't understand why you have a problem with me not liking something, and then providing the reasons as to why I didn't like it......

Seriously?

 

[marksman]

MacRumors needs to adopt the policy that thread starting posts need to contain more than just a link to a youtube video.

Perhaps just segregate them all to a single youtube video catch-all thread.

A thread starter that just links to a youtube video is a waste of time.

 

[samcraig]

MacRumors needs to adopt the policy that thread starting posts need to contain more than just a link to a youtube video.

Perhaps just segregate them all to a single youtube video catch-all thread.

A thread starter that just links to a youtube video is a waste of time.

I disagree. What difference does it make. Click or don't click.

You start adding micromanaging and monitoring like that and eventually no one will be able to post anything

 

[niuniu]

I disagree. What difference does it make. Click or don't click.

You start adding micromanaging and monitoring like that and eventually no one will be able to post anything

The guy you're replying to actually went and made a thread about this thread, wanting threads with youtube links in them banned. Heil!

Threads don't have to serve meaningful conversation. Some of us like to browse and get some info and have some laughs, because on the other end of the screen is work, and politics, and bills and responsibilities and stress.

 

[brig2221]

I laughed my ass of at this one. Come on guys, I love how it started up immediately making fun of that douche on the original video talking about something being outside of your ability to comprehend, lol. What a load of crap that was, and I'm so glad they started off right there.

I plan on getting a 3g iPad day one, but this was truly funny!

 

[samcraig]

The guy you're replying to actually went and made a thread about this thread, wanting threads with youtube links in them banned. Heil!

Threads don't have to serve meaningful conversation. Some of us like to browse and get some info and have some laughs, because on the other end of the screen is work, and politics, and bills and responsibilities and stress.

Imagine if we all got to pick what kind of threads we never wanted to see on MR! What a fun place it would be

 

[CylonGlitch]

I plan on getting a 3g iPad day one, but this was truly funny!

I agree, it was funny. Not super hysterical, but funny none the less.

 

[r0k]

I think the videos were all pretty good. And I'm really happy that none of the links in this thread (so far) went to feminine hygiene jokes. As for never starting a thread that is only a link, if the link goes somewhere objectionable I'm sure a moderator can clean it up quickly enough. Otherwise live and let post.

 

[samcraig]

Irony - marksman now has me on ignore because he didn't like my criticism. It might behoove him to start blocking anyone who posts youtube links too so he's not forced to endure such hardships.

 

[Surely]

MacRumors needs to adopt the policy that thread starting posts need to contain more than just a link to a youtube video.

Perhaps just segregate them all to a single youtube video catch-all thread.

A thread starter that just links to a youtube video is a waste of time.

It's only a waste of time if you click on it and watch it, but you actually had something better to do.

MR doesn't need to create a policy for this..... it is quite obvious when something is a link, and if you don't want to click on it, then don't. How long does it take you to hit Command-W?

Irony - marksman now has me on ignore because he didn't like my criticism. It might behoove him to start blocking anyone who posts youtube links too so he's not forced to endure such hardships.

Yeah, I hate it when someone ignores a comment directed at them.....

 

[samcraig]

It's only a waste of time if you click on it and watch it, but you actually had something better to do.

MR doesn't need to create a policy for this..... it is quite obvious when something is a link, and if you don't want to click on it, then don't. How long does it take you to hit Command-W?



Yeah, I hate it when someone ignores a comment directed at them.....

Sorry - I thought you were being rhetorical above LOL

 

[jtap]

Hi, first post here.

Just wanted to say the video was pretty damn funny. I laughed out loud and still want to buy it, which shows something. Thanks for sharing.

 

[coolwater]

Brilliant indeed. Very good job.