Quote Originally Posted by nightflier
You want facts & figures? How about your own words:

1. Didn't you say that piracy was a huge problem?

2. Didn't you say that the studios want to move away from DVD because it's been cracked? And didn't you say that BR is a lot harder to crack?

3. Doesn't logic then follow that pirates favor what they can crack?

Therefore DVD will be there as long as BR is not easily cracked. BR will never completely eliminate DVD because of that simple fact. And the reason this is so important is because BR only has a short window before digital content becomes the medium of choice for the general public. When that happens BR will remain only for the collectors and we may very well be making the same arguments we are here with DVD about its future, especially if by that time BR is easily cracked. And yes, that is especially ironic.

One more thing: all your assumptions are based on what you think you know about the American market for movie distribution. Every time someone, anyone, from across the pond challenges that reality, you get your panties in a bunch and you debase the whole conversation with insults and your holier-than-thou posturing. Maybe you ought to stop with the isolationist and insular talk - it's not only false, but highly insulting. In the end it really reflects poorly on the rest of us here. I sure hope the other posters from abroad don't think you represent the point of view of every other American.
Just more opinion.....I have heard it all before.

Here is one for you nighidiot. Why don't you stop trying to stifle the discussion with your uneducated, one sided, not ready for prime time, easily refuted and dismissed opinions. Why don't you stimulate the argument with facts(your own not mine) that are verifiable and links that support yours. If not, then there is nothing left to discuss. You and I have been around the merry go round enough for me to complete dismiss you as just another well......nothing.