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Off-Topic Discussion => Why a New Forum? => Topic started by: Dread_Pirate_Mel on April 01, 2014, 07:32:54 PM
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Well Charlie and David went off and started YET ANOTHER FORUM. Like I told 'em, this hobby does not need any more forums. It already has several "barely alive" forums - NS4, MOPO (which has became dealer post purgatory), MPF, and MoviePosterDB's forum.
So I'll stick around here unless and until somebody builds an Expressobeans database/forum combo, which this hobby does desperately need. Or until Bondposters comes back. Or until I get banned.
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Yes... the invites must have been sent all around town... MOPO members included. 8)
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Don Corleone: I have a sentimental weakness for my children and I spoil them, as you can see. They talk when they should listen. Anyway, Signor Sollozzo, my no to you is final. I want to congratulate you on your new business and I'm sure you'll do very well and good luck to you. Especially since your interests don't conflict with mine. Thank you.
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I wonder if T and Holiday got invites? :)
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As long as they are different, I think there can be as many forums as people want. The key is to make them different. Like APF and NS4 are. Different topics, different point of views. Otherwise, they become repetitive. Holiday and I have always said that if people are not happy with APF, they are free to go somewhere else or make their own forum. It's the sign of a healthy hobby, imo. Collectors are different, they have different needs and wants, and that's cool. I'm not attached to anything or anyone. We've tried to make a forum that would be pleasing for all, but we are not perfect. We tried to make it without rules for as long as we could sustain it, but sadly, it had to end. I understand if people don't like change and want to try something new. That's what life is about.
So good luck to the new forum.
T
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As long as they are different, I think there can be as many forums as people want. The key is to make them different.
I wish the daybill people would "self-quarantine" themselves and start a "dandydaybillsforU" forum ;0
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Or until I get banned.
Btw Mel, I was not 100% behind Holiday on the banning, but I understand his decision and I respect it. We talked. But don't even think for a minute that this is something we intend on doing more than once. Heck, Holiday did not even ban Carson and I didn't ban the Bond guy. We just needed to change some rules and I'm hopeful we can leave it at that. Banning is everything we stand against and it would be really cool if we never have to do it again.
T
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Well Charlie and David went off and started YET ANOTHER FORUM. Like I told 'em, this hobby does not need any more forums. It already has several "barely alive" forums - NS4, MOPO (which has became dealer post purgatory), MPF, and MoviePosterDB's forum.
So I'll stick around here unless and until somebody builds an Expressobeans database/forum combo, which this hobby does desperately need.
This has been obvious for some time...
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Per their Rule number one... you fight and dont :-* and make up -- you are booted:
"This is not Fight Club and sure, there is going to be clashes along the way that happens in forums. Our advice is get over it quickly and once it's over then don't bother bearing a grudge in here, else we'll kick your ass right out the door."
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It's good to know we are getting talked about...our ears were burning over here (http://vintagemovieposters.vanillaforums.com/)
We've invited all and we welcome all, including owners of all forums (some have joined too - a class act that they did too we might add). It was started by (and moderated by) Matt, Charlie and me, we're looking to add another couple of mods from different timezones/countries. Similarly there is no one owner, it is all agree or none agree.
The site itself is run using proprietary software (Vanilla) on (their) hosted server - it's got a lot of features that are different including being able to import old/other forums posts and merge them into ours. We're still learning it, we've gone with a design that is different yet fairly easy to use, pretty to look at and very easy easy to sign on to compared to the others (no approval process). We've made some rules, we've kept them simple.
This is not a battle of the forums, no one has a grudge against anyone, so no one should think that straight away, we're going to see how it goes, we'll have a play and have some fun with it, the software allows us to run it slightly differently from ALL the others that are out there which in itself is a point of difference - we do have mods however the software also allows for some degree of member management too, we'll see how that goes. We ain't kidding ourselves, as has been said before "understanding some people is like smelling the colour 9" but what hey, we already knew that before we started
Whether the world needs another movie poster forum who knows, we'll find out...if it doesn't need one now then I don't see what waiting for later will do.
If it survives then great, if it doesn't we're going to go down enjoying ourselves.
cheers!
The Guys over at The VMP Forum (http://vintagemovieposters.vanillaforums.com/)
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Good luck (really not sarcastic)
NSF was formed when banning and deleting posts was going nuts on MPT and while NSF is slow now it was pumping for years. Mpf was founded a day or two later and that also was busy for a fair time.
You might have chosen the apt time if people are disgruntled about recent events. I'm not sure If they are or not.
Anyway can't hurt.
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Whether the world needs another movie poster forum who knows, we'll find out...
It's already quite clear that it doesn't (besides the list Mel posted there have been at least three other attempts), unless it brings something new to the party - which I am really not seeing. Otherwise, dividing the conversation only leads to further dilution of engagement for all.
BTW, the option of stealing content from other forums seems rather sleazy...
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http://www.youtube.com/v/tTYdhyKFpNA
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It's already quite clear that it doesn't (besides the list Mel posted their have been at least three other attempts), unless it brings something new to the party - which I am really not seeing. Otherwise, dividing the conversation only leads to further dilution of engagement for all.
BTW, the option of stealing content from other forums seems rather sleazy...
You miss-read, I didn't say steal I said import - besides one cannot import from a database without the other's permission.
All it means is if another forum was about to fold this software could import that data so history would not be lost, nothing more sinister than that.
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My mistake.
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I personally have enough with one forum. I don't go to Mopo or NS4. Not because I don't want to, both are fine forums and I'm sure the new one will be too, but simply because I don't have time. I love collecting posters, but there are other things I want to do with my free time than jump from one forum to the next to pretty much get the same info.
T
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I was invited by Charlie and I've registered. I wish them well and welcome them here.
I'm reinstating Charlie's account shortly. He knows I was going to do so before he started the new place.
I was hasty, but he understands I had to respond to the challenge. You can't back this old dog into a corner and expect not to get bit!
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I've been cross state for a few days and missed all the hubub 'cause I can't log into APF from there.
So, now I've got a bit of APF reading to do to catch up....
I did get an invite to the new forum and registered there moments ago.
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So I'll stick around here unless and until somebody builds an Expressobeans database/forum combo, which this hobby does desperately need.
Someone please build such a forum so Mel can
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Oh and I am offended by the use of Vanilla in your forum name
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Oh and I am offended by the use of Vanilla in your forum name
I'll pass your concerns on to the owners of the software and server, or you can - http://vanillaforums.com/ :)
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Oh and I am offended by the use of Vanilla in your forum name
Really?
I thought 'vanilla' was a Canadian favorite.
It rhymes with 'snow.'
wynk
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I had thought this was an April Fool's joke but then I recalled the Aussies are already in the future and the day of jokes has already passed...
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I had thought this was an April Fool's joke but then I recalled the Aussies are already in the future and the day of jokes has already passed...
Hehe
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More power to you guys.Seriously,I wish ya well.Generally,it's tough cuz most people have an issue posting on two forums (time consuming) but ya never know,it might take off.
I'm sure my invite is on the way. ;)
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I personally have enough with one forum. I don't go to Mopo or NS4. Not because I don't want to, both are fine forums and I'm sure the new one will be too, but simply because I don't have time. I love collecting posters, but there are other things I want to do with my free time than jump from one forum to the next to pretty much get the same info.
T
Probably my thoughts at this stage. I do read mopo but lately very rarely.
My lack of enthusiasm I am sure is part of the reason NSF has slowed so much.
In the end, I like chatting with friends, and there's really not too often it's poster related that interests me these days. It's the other stuff I like most.
So if I don't join it's not sour grapes, it's just laziness and because I mainly do other things these days.
But maybe I will. I had a look and looks fresh and clean.
Anyway,what would be really good is if you can get members who are not on the other forums, there's a challenge for you guys. Tom P would be a good start ;)
Have fun.
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They already have a post with boobs, eliminating the Tom P. option...
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Anyway,what would be really good is if you can get members who are not on the other forums, there's a challenge for you guys. Tom P would be a good start ;)
Indeed, along with a smattering of others that would be ideal - in fact that has happened so word has got out I guess.
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They already have a post with boobs, eliminating the Tom P. option...
Shot yourself there preverts ;)
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You miss-read, I didn't say steal I said import - besides one cannot import from a database without the other's permission.
All it means is if another forum was about to fold this software could import that data so history would not be lost, nothing more sinister than that.
"If the Rebels have obtained a complete technical readout of this station forum, it is possible, however unlikely, that they might find a weakness and exploit it!"
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Personally, I don't see the need for David's (and Charlie and Matt's?) forum. However, if that's how they want to approach the whole scenario, then that's their prerogative, of course.
I tend to agree with Mel, and the potential of having one unified site. Look at ExpressoBeans, how it is the epicenter of all print stuff, and there is a lot of good from that, such as the huge number of regular members, databases, etc., that others have mentioned. I'm a fan of the ease to browse and other features of this joint, so I'd say this place has a good potential to be that unified site. Maybe the only thing holding it back is the software, that is not as advanced compared to a site such as ExpressoBeans, but I'm sure it could be integrated into a site like that.
Similar to T, I don't feel like participating across several forums of similar interest, so for the time being, I'll pass on joining David's new site. Also, some sites are easy for me to browse through, and I didn't get that vibe from my brief visit at David's site. It's a personal preference thing, kinda like how Twitter has similar content to Facebook, but I hate Twitter, and only see myself ever going to and participating on Facebook.
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I've got the invite too... I feel special ;)
I can't keep up with this one so being part of other forums will be pretty tricky for me. That said...
I dont think it is a big issue, in fact, it is like having more than one bar or pub to go and mingle.. Not a biggie if there are other forums... my 2 pounds and 1 pence
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I dont think it is a big issue, in fact, it is like having more than one bar or pub to go and mingle.. Not a biggie if there are other forums... my 2 pounds and 1 pence
sm1
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Someone please build such a forum so Mel can
Actually, somebody already has build the database:
www.posterguide.org
Arsim has probably spent a bazillion hours on that database. You can "check the box" for all your posters, no need to create your own website to show off your posters. Here's just a sample with a few of mine:
https://www.posterguide.org/browseposter.php?browse=15&id=32
Combine it with APF and the authentication websites (including MPC's) and you have the uber-mega-website this hobby needs.
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I looked into it several years ago. I tried to contact the expressobeans folks about possibly using a modified version of their site software, but they never responded.
Also, looked at trying to set up something more akin to a wiki-database system, but didn't have the time/money/etc. to get something put together...
To bad, because the dilution of engagement of these forums is detrimental to the continued health of the hobby, particularly in drawing new (younger) members.
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I looked into it several years ago. I tried to contact the expressobeans folks about possibly using a modified version of their site software, but they never responded.
Also, looked at trying to set up something more akin to a wiki-database system, but didn't have the time/money/etc. to get something put together...
To bad, because the dilution of engagement of these forums is detrimental to the continued health of the hobby, particularly in drawing new (younger) members.
Agree, agree, agree.
Bottom sentence in bold can not be stated enough.
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To bad, because the dilution of engagement of these forums is detrimental to the continued health of the hobby, particularly in drawing new (younger) members.
Not sure this hobby could or should attract the sub-35 crowd. It's really a hobby for middle-aged people with plenty of disposable income. "Younger" people should be paying off student loans, saving for down payments for houses, weddings, travel, etc.
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I started in my early 20s. I know several other folks in their 20s through 30s and into early 40s that have a pretty great collection but have no interest in forums.
Careful not to generalize here...
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I started in my early 20s. I know several other folks in their 20s through 30s and into early 40s that have a pretty great collection but have no interest in forums.
Careful not to generalize here...
Just saying that the 21-34 crowd generally can't afford to be in this hobby and are probably better off spending their time and money on other stuff. The average price of the posters last night at EMP was $300. The college student who works the front desk downstairs and I chat about the Mondo posters sometimes and $75 for the latest print is a lot of money to him. The average student loan debt after college is $29,000 now. (I walked out of law school with $200,000 debt and interest (in current dollars), which took me 15 years to pay off, so I know the feeling.)
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Just saying that the 21-34 crowd generally can't afford to be in this hobby and are probably better off spending their time and money on other stuff. The average price of the posters last night at EMP was $300. The college student who works the front desk downstairs and I chat about the Mondo posters sometimes and $75 for the latest print is a lot of money to him.
Gotcha. Yeah, that makes sense as well.
This is why college kids make nice poster mules for Mondo gallery shows. They don't mind standing in line for a little bit of lettuce. ;)
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Younger folks may not be able (or necessarily want) the $100+ posters... and certainly there is PLENTY of the more modern stuff that is very affordable (and that may be wanted by people, of ANY age), as well as material from earlier decades that doesnt cost an arm and a leg.
As long as people buy what they like, and can afford, there is no reason that someone in their 20s cannot start to buy and collect posters from movies they might like. Then work upward, if they want to.
Everyone has to begin somewhere so age should not be a determining factor. I picked up OS when I was in my 20s from a place I worked. No one wanted them and it was either they go home with me, or end up in the trash can. Even tho some were for just OK films, I liked some of the art and didnt want to see them trashed.
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Can I just say to some of the comments and out of respect to my partners in crime that you don't refer to it as David's site, there are three of us and we all started this as equals we operate it the same way, just as no one calls this site Holiday's or Thierry's; you can certainly call us any name you want if that's makes you happy, but it's not my site.
There are a lot of 'gunnas' in this world a whole lot less 'doers', we've put our 'time & money' where our mouths are; I've said it before and I say it again, we're not trying to prove some 'holier than thou' point and at the end of the day we are having a lot of fun at the moment and that's what counts for us.
To be honest this whole dilution of the hobby theory doesn't make sense and I don't know why it continues to be raised, does it really matter how many people are collectors on what forum and for that matter where and with whom they share their enjoyment of collecting? Ours (and this) is not a retail shop that needs to turnover a certain amount or a club where membership fees are collected to help it survive.
Sure, we may go down in a firey heap and then some of you will likely do the 'told you so' but if we go down it will be at that stage I will ask you to blame Matt...he's from Melbourne. ;)
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Sure, we may go down in a firey heap and then some of you will likely do the 'told you so' ....
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-03/Death-Star%202.jpg)
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Thanks for the invite Charlie.I'm pretty forum overloaded,nowadays,but I might give it a go down the road.
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Sadly I need to reiterate that we never said nor ever would intend to steal this forum's (or any other) content/posts (nor could we actually do that without admin access and approval);
Seems someone's rash comment earlier has hit the ears of others who (understandably) are upset at that suggestion and may have missed my correction of that persons missquote.
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To bad, because the dilution of engagement of these forums is detrimental to the continued health of the hobby, particularly in drawing new (younger) members.
So true.All anyone has to do is look at MOPO,MPF and NS4.Most members of these forums quit posting long ago.We're all here now ,engaging in the hobby, but ten years from now some of us won't be.New, younger, collectors are needed to keep the hobby going.Yeah, twenty, thirty year olds can't go crazy buying posters ,but there is some stuff they can buy.Just getting to know the hobby is important....they can completely dive in at a later age.
Anthony
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My lack of enthusiasm I am sure is part of the reason NSF has slowed so much.
You are at NSF? What's your username? ;D
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My user name is IKICKARGENTINIANARSE4FUN.
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Actually, somebody already has build the database:
www.posterguide.org
Arsim has probably spent a bazillion hours on that database. You can "check the box" for all your posters, no need to create your own website to show off your posters. Here's just a sample with a few of mine:
https://www.posterguide.org/browseposter.php?browse=15&id=32
Combine it with APF and the authentication websites (including MPC's) and you have the uber-mega-website this hobby needs.
Does this mean you're sticking around to illuminate us all with the candle power of 5 stars?
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Arsim has probably spent a bazillion hours on that database. You can "check the box" for all your posters, no need to create your own website to show off your posters. Here's just a sample with a few of mine:
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My user name is IKICKARGENTINIANARSE4FUN.
If that's you who is IKISSARGENTINIANARSE4FUN?!
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Re Mel's comment about age and disposable income. True to a point but exaggerated. We won't have people who struggle to eat collecting. But I you can afford a mobile phone and internet you can afford collecting posters. I haven't had a job for more than a few weeks in the last 4 years. I don't buy much i admit. I've never had much money even when working. To be a collector doesn't mean five star posters. Many of us are happy with $10 posters or less. In fact selling these kind of items is my bread and butter. There's plenty of people who buy them and nothing wrong with it (actually makes more sense to me than spending hundreds or thousands on a pretty bit I paper)
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To be honest this whole dilution of the hobby theory doesn't make sense and I don't know why it continues to be raised, does it really matter how many people are collectors on what forum and for that matter where and with whom they share their enjoyment of collecting? Ours (and this) is not a retail shop that needs to turnover a certain amount or a club where membership fees are collected to help it survive.
When Holiday and I created APF, we told ourselves that even if only a dozen people join we'll be happy. Since we've never gone out of our way to advertize APF (because membership is not our focus), we never expected to have as many members as we do now. If we end up with less because of the new forum, that's cool. We have been clear from the beginning, stay, leave, come back, leave again, whatever you want to do is fine with us. Like David said, we're not selling ads, we're not making any money, Holiday and I are paying for this joint. We just want people to have a good time. If you're not, try to find what you're looking for somewhere else and enjoy yourself.
That's what having a hobby is all about.
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Re Mel's comment about age and disposable income. True to a point but exaggerated. We won't have people who struggle to eat collecting. But I you can afford a mobile phone and internet you can afford collecting posters. I haven't had a job for more than a few weeks in the last 4 years. I don't buy much i admit. I've never had much money even when working. To be a collector doesn't mean five star posters. Many of us are happy with $10 posters or less. In fact selling these kind of items is my bread and butter. There's plenty of people who buy them and nothing wrong with it (actually makes more sense to me than spending hundreds or thousands on a pretty bit I paper)
And yes, I would agree with that. It doesn't matter if you collect $1 posters or $1,000 posters. You're a collector all the same and can enjoy your collection equally.
T
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When Holiday and I created APF, we told ourselves that even if only a dozen people join we'll be happy. Since we've never gone out of our way to advertize APF (because membership is not our focus), we never expected to have as many members as we do now. If we end up with less because of the new forum, that's cool. We have been clear from the beginning, stay, leave, come back, leave again, whatever you want to do is fine with us. Like David said, we're not selling ads, we're not making any money, Holiday and I are paying for this joint. We just want people to have a good time. If you're not, try to find what you're looking for somewhere else and enjoy yourself.
That's what having a hobby is all about.
Right on, T. If this or any hobby becomes a pain in the ass or stressful, then why bother with it.
clap clap
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My user name is IKICKARGENTINIANARSE4FUN.
;D
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Not sure this hobby could or should attract the sub-35 crowd. It's really a hobby for middle-aged people with plenty of disposable income. "Younger" people should be paying off student loans, saving for down payments for houses, weddings, travel, etc.
I was dying to comment on this... I've been collecting for 18 years and I am still in the sub-35 crowd...
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Personally, I don't see the need for David's (and Charlie and Matt's?) forum. However, if that's how they want to approach the whole scenario, then that's their prerogative, of course.
Damn. All that quality time meant nothing... No worries. We don't really care if anyone joins... I mean we care... But I don't think we have any expectations... Like T and H always put forth - do what you want.
I have a feeling I am going to get to know Matt and David real well - so there is value in that... Even if all else fails.
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I have a feeling I am going to get to know Matt and David real well - so there is value in that... Even if all else fails.
You guys should consider matching tattoos
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You lost me there, Charlie. I had just assumed that you'd return here, and didn't think about y'all being primarily at the new place. In the big game of life, I just try to keep things as simple as possible, such as primarily going to this place to chat with like-minded folks. It's kinda like how I could go to LS1Tech.com and LS1.com, but I generally don't go to the latter.
I'd probably have to sit down and think about it for a few hours to understand why you guys started the VPF. Would you mind explaining the main reason(s) to start up the new forum?
Good to see you've returned here, and I hope everything goes well with the VPF.
cheers
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In the US 25-34yo men earn an average of $38,000 total income per year but the 35+ crowd earns 30% more ($50,000 average). That extra $1,000 a month makes all the difference:
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-03/Ages.jpg)
Source: http://www.bls.gov/cps/earnings.htm
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It doesn't matter if you collect $1 posters or $1,000 posters. You're a collector all the same and can enjoy your collection equally.
T
and that folks, is very much the point!
sm1 sm1
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In the US 25-34yo men earn an average of $38,000 total income per year but the 35+ crowd earns 30% more ($50,000 average). That extra $1,000 a month makes all the difference:
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-03/Ages.jpg)
Source: http://www.bls.gov/cps/earnings.htm
Still not the point.
I'm 40 and have lived off (and managed to collect posters) at a little over $15k (Aussie) a year for the last 4 years, and half of that $ goes to child support.
If I was richer id probably buy more and there's a few more expensive things id get but I doubt id enjoy collecting or my collection any more than I do. In fact if money was no issue it would possibly be less exciting when something does show up in the mail.
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An issue I have with splitting off too many forums, besides the ones mentioned.
These forums always seem to either get competitive, or doing snide little attacks against each other. Exception NSFGE. Congrats, Ari. Feel free to spin a new one off, but please try to refrain from posts about how yours is better, or how the other one just did something cheesy. It just makes you look cheap and petty.
BTW, that was a general remark, and not aimed at any individual or particular site. Also, the dealers should probably consider that as well. Frankly, my opinion of the auction sites in general has been tarnished by this bickering (and I am not choosing sides)
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To be fair nsfge gave it's fair share towards mpf early on. Not against APF though. But the anti mpf was retaliation. Not that it really matters.
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It doesn't matter if you collect $1 posters or $1,000 posters. You're a collector all the same and can enjoy your collection equally.
T
+1. It is not about the money. Enthusiam for the hobby is important too. £1 poster or 10K.
Incidentally, most of the under 20s-30s i know have the latest MACs, ipdas, playstations, XBox, .. you name it.. so you bet they can afford a poster or two.
I am not familiar with nsfge Ari but will have a look if I may :)
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An issue I have with splitting off too many forums, besides the ones mentioned.
These forums always seem to either get competitive, or doing snide little attacks against each other. Exception NSFGE. Congrats, Ari. Feel free to spin a new one off, but please try to refrain from posts about how yours is better, or how the other one just did something cheesy. It just makes you look cheap and petty.
BTW, that was a general remark, and not aimed at any individual or particular site. Also, the dealers should probably consider that as well. Frankly, my opinion of the auction sites in general has been tarnished by this bickering (and I am not choosing sides)
I have found a deep respect for Holiday over the past week and will make it a personal mission to keep this from happening at the new place. I just hope you guys can afford the same respect for the decision to split. We are all still one community, we've just decided to test out a new water cooler to stand around and see how it goes.
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Would you mind explaining the main reason(s) to start up the new forum?
With all due respect to H and T. For me personally, it all had to do with the constant threats to shut down APF... And being told not to participate if I didn't like the situation. I was on APF everyday. I think I averaged 4.6 or something posts per day... The forum had become part of my everyday life going on 3 years... When the landlord of the house your living in threatens to burn the house down, you start thinking there may be a better place to live. When he tells you if you don't like it leave or not to come home if you don't like that fact, it only further confirms the urgency to find a better place.
One of the reasons I pushed Holiday was because the threats all seemed more of a measure than a reality. Burn your own house down? I won't dare assume to know what either would actually do or will do. But I know now I am in a position to make this threat, but won't because I know that some of us really love this community - not just a site or forum. The people we converse with and share with. Sure we don't all know each other from Adam. We are not the text book definition of 'friends', but I care for people here/there even if I haven't shaken your hand or seen your face...
But I needed a place to to meet, one with a solid foundation. Do we technically need a new forum? No.
I can't speak for the other two knuckle heads...
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With all due respect to H and T. For me personally, it all had to do with the constant threats to shut down APF... And being told not to participate if I didn't like the situation. I was on APF everyday. I think I averaged 4.6 or something posts per day... The forum had become part of my everyday life going on 3 years... When the landlord of the house your living in threatens to burn the house down, you start thinking there may be a better place to live. When he tells you if you don't like it leave or not to come home if you don't like that fact, it only further confirms the urgency to find a better place.
One of the reasons I pushed Holiday was because the threats all seemed more of a measure than a reality. Burn your own house down? I won't dare assume to know what either would actually do or will do. But I know now I am in a position to make this threat, but won't because I know that some of us really love this community - not just a site or forum. The people we converse with and share with. Sure we don't all know each other from Adam. We are not the text book definition of 'friends', but I care for people here/there even if I haven't shaken your hand or seen your face...
But I needed a place to to meet, one with a solid foundation. Do we technically need a new forum? No.
I can't speak for the other two knuckle heads...
clap Very well put.
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It doesn't matter if you collect $1 posters or $1,000 posters. You're a collector all the same and can enjoy your collection equally.
T
Bingo! That sounds like a fundamental truth.
As for having other forums, while I have never registered at ns4, I read it often. There is a lot of great info in there.
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An issue I have with splitting off too many forums, besides the ones mentioned.
These forums always seem to either get competitive, or doing snide little attacks against each other. Exception NSFGE. Congrats, Ari. Feel free to spin a new one off, but please try to refrain from posts about how yours is better, or how the other one just did something cheesy. It just makes you look cheap and petty.
BTW, that was a general remark, and not aimed at any individual or particular site. Also, the dealers should probably consider that as well. Frankly, my opinion of the auction sites in general has been tarnished by this bickering (and I am not choosing sides)
This point is also well made, too, jay and should be heeded. clap
When members beging to say how their version is more expensive, "far superior," "yours is inferior", or claiming something they own is so much more rare or scarce (without knowing for sure), it then becomes a real "pissing contest." And that, too, doesnt help to promote this or any hobby, when new members feel like they may not be able to measure up or "compete." Not only does it make the ones saying it look petty, as jay said, it often keeps other members from wanting to post or participate.
Some may then feel more safe and comfortable in the shadows; "lurker see, lurker do," which is them being nothing more than being an outside observer. And fresh thoughts, 'new blood,' and other points of view are vital to any (hobby) related forum. Otherwise, they are sure to wither and die.
Just me two cents.
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Of course collectors of all ages should be welcomed. I began collecting movie posters as a student working part-time in an independent and crazy cinema. I would do things I wouldn't have the nerve to do now like periodically walking into a Wardour Street film production/distribution office and blagging posters/press packs by saying I was writing a review for the university newspaper. It didn't seem to matter whether the staff believed me or not - I always walked out with something. I never paid anything for my posters. I would not have re-kindled my interest years later with the first Christies sale in London had I not had these earlier experiences and memories.
Mark
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Why is everyone concerned about getting others interested in the hobby? As I've said before, collecting posters is a solitary hobby, it's not a team event. I don't care weather there's 1 or 1000 collectors out there, if it was only me would I stop...No, I enjoy what I do, but I don't do it for anyone but myself.
Now, if others you meet are like minded, so be it. Weather it's on a forum or in life. It's nice to have a conversation about posters with them and maybe make a few friends along the way, but this constant, "we need new blood" sounds like something a dealer would say, or are you all bothered about about not being able to sell your stuff when the time comes....? Me I've never bought for gain, and care less if I get nothing when that time comes.
I also don't care weather these so called "high end collectors" join or not. I collected for 48 years before joining here, and managed fine without them, why should I be bothered now?
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Why is everyone concerned about getting others interested in the hobby? As I've said before, collecting posters is a solitary hobby, it's not a team event. I don't care weather there's 1 or 1000 collectors out there, if it was only me would I stop...No, I enjoy what I do, but I don't do it for anyone but myself.
Now, if others you meet are like minded, so be it. Weather it's on a forum or in life. It's nice to have a conversation about posters with them and maybe make a few friends along the way, but this constant, "we need new blood" sounds like something a dealer would say, or are you all bothered about about not being able to sell your stuff when the time comes....? Me I've never bought for gain, and care less if I get nothing when that time comes.
I also don't care weather these so called "high end collectors" join or not. I collected for 48 years before joining here, and managed fine without them, why should I be bothered now?
Listen to Paul (even through his - assumed - highly cultured, uppercrust accent)!
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Does an upper crusty accent have more pull? ;D
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To be fair nsfge gave it's fair share towards mpf early on. Not against APF though. But the anti mpf was retaliation. Not that it really matters.
Exactly. I don't think we (Holiday and I) will ever complain about a new forum being created or criticize it. Why should we? The way I see it, if it's good for the hobby, it's good for us. MPF, on the other hand, with its zillion adds, is not good for the hobby. It is not even a forum anymore, just Peanut's very own cash machine.
And as far as closing this forum down goes, I don't think I have ever threatened to do it. Maybe I'm forgetful, but I don't recall. I like APF and have never seen a reason to let it go. Holiday, on the other hand, stopped having fun due to the constant bickering (I don't blame him!) and curbed his participation drastically. He was not happy with it and suggested we close it down. We're partners in crime, we truly respect each other's opinion, and it takes two to agree. Holiday meant it, so I suggested to just get rid of the guilty parties, ban members (which, btw, is 110% contrary to our initial intent, but at this point we had no choice.) Charlie got caught in the moment but was never our main focus. Since then, it seems the forum has matured and its members are more respectful of one another. I hope it can remain that way, if only to make my partner happy.
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Does an upper crusty accent have more pull? ;D
I think he means Deep North Yorkshire twang Jeff.. ;)
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Thanks for the reply, Charlie. I can see why H was making comments about shutting down this joint, as there were still a lot of off-color remarks being made, after he had mentioned several times that he didn't want at this place. Regardless of our differences in how we react to things, I hope everything at the VPF goes well.
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Why is everyone concerned about getting others interested in the hobby? As I've said before, collecting posters is a solitary hobby, it's not a team event. I don't care weather there's 1 or 1000 collectors out there, if it was only me would I stop...No, I enjoy what I do, but I don't do it for anyone but myself.
Now, if others you meet are like minded, so be it. Weather it's on a forum or in life. It's nice to have a conversation about posters with them and maybe make a few friends along the way, but this constant, "we need new blood" sounds like something a dealer would say, or are you all bothered about about not being able to sell your stuff when the time comes....? Me I've never bought for gain, and care less if I get nothing when that time comes.
Enjoying your hoard much?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/archieleach/scroogemcduck_zps9bf0f787.png)
That part about selling is dead wrong.
I am talking about the overall health of a forum to be able to maintain enough engagement to keep the conversation going. Since some people drift away (usually older or in busier life stages) , it is imperative that new blood (usually younger and/or hobby noobie) be drawn in over time. Otherwise, you end up with three dudes jerkin in a circle...
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Why is everyone concerned about getting others interested in the hobby? As I've said before, collecting posters is a solitary hobby, it's not a team event. I don't care weather there's 1 or 1000 collectors out there, if it was only me would I stop...No, I enjoy what I do, but I don't do it for anyone but myself.
Now, if others you meet are like minded, so be it. Weather it's on a forum or in life. It's nice to have a conversation about posters with them and maybe make a few friends along the way, but this constant, "we need new blood" sounds like something a dealer would say, or are you all bothered about about not being able to sell your stuff when the time comes....? Me I've never bought for gain, and care less if I get nothing when that time comes.
I also don't care weather these so called "high end collectors" join or not. I collected for 48 years before joining here, and managed fine without them, why should I be bothered now?
PW, part of the reason why many people would like to see new members is because it's refreshing to see new people around places, and for the reasons Archie mentioned. Some people are content with a little group, with the same few people hanging out indefinitely, while others would appreciate some new personalities to bring a fresh breath of air.
If you feeling so strongly that this is a solitary hobby, then why are you on a forum with a bunch of other people?
Although you may not care about the "high end collectors" joining, I'm sure a lot of us would appreciate seeing them, as well as other new people, around here. Many of your comments have been about "I don't care if they join" and "I don't care if I offend people with offensive remarks." Frankly, it's getting old.
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+1. It is not about the money. Enthusiam for the hobby is important too. £1 poster or 10K.
Incidentally, most of the under 20s-30s i know have the latest MACs, ipdas, playstations, XBox, .. you name it.. so you bet they can afford a poster or two.
I am not familiar with nsfge Ari but will have a look if I may :)
If you do, make sure to create an account to get rid of the now insanely annoying ads. Also, there is a lot of good stuff buried in the archives, which can be hard to search.
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The idea of a new forum, or even my comment about "fresh blood" is not dealer inspired, or anything of the like. It has to do with fresh commentary, fresh points of view, rather than the same 20 people always opining. Like anything, that could get stagnant and will not keep things perking along, to a great degree.
People come, people go. So... as some leave, it only makes sense that other collectors feel like they can come and play. It isn't about getting others interested in the hobby. It's about those that are already interested and collecting that should feel free to join, whether it be here or any other poster forum.
And many help others with tips, leads, links, the name(s) of a seller that may have something that someone is looking for... so in that sense, it is a bit of a "team sport" (the grape vine idea).
Sure, there are those that hunt and scour completely alone, but I'm sure even the most solitary of collectors have their sellers or "connections" that they have dealt with for years who will call or email, to let them know they may have something that collector may be interested in.
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I think he means Deep North Yorkshire twang Jeff.. ;)
That's it - just like verbal velvet
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Otherwise, you end up with three dudes jerkin in a circle...
Is that VPF's alternate name?
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Is that VPF's alternate name?
Hope no one posts a gif...
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I am talking about the overall health of a forum to be able to maintain enough engagement to keep the conversation going. Since some people drift away (usually older or in busier life stages) , it is imperative that new blood (usually younger and/or hobby noobie) be drawn in over time. Otherwise, you end up with three dudes jerkin in a circle...
(http://img.pandawhale.com/105212-wiserhood-clap-gif-Imgur-ZIyT.gif)
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Is that VPF's alternate name?
No aspersions cast. It's just that three dudes jerkin makes a circle, two dudes jerkin is what started this kerfuffle...
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some of what's written here is wrong thinking
the more forums, the better a chance someone will stumble upon them.
when you go to a party, does everyone stand in one large circle or do they break off into smaller groups to chat?
many of you never go to a number of forums out there, but they are very busy, like Classic Horror Film Board for instance
one forum does not siphon from the other. They all compliment each other.
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No aspersions cast. It's just that three dudes jerkin makes a circle, two dudes jerkin is what started this kerfuffle...
Either or, it doesn't really matter why, the world won't come to an end and us three 'jerks' are doing something, having a blast and yes we have gotten matching tats, although Matt said something about matchn Alfreds? Guess I will need to ask Mel about that... :D
We're looking at ways of attracting new people not just the existing people to our site and the hobby as a whole, some people embrace change other do not, some people sit on the sidelines and wave flags, others throw tomatoes. You don't attrack new people by just talking to the old people - http://goo.gl/vUJ8JZ
It's simply an exercise in options not futility.
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Either or, it doesn't really matter why, the world won't come to an end and us three 'jerks' are doing something, having a blast and yes we have gotten matching tats, although Matt said something about matchn Alfreds? Guess I will need to ask Mel about that... :D
We're looking at ways of attracting new people not just the existing people to our site and the hobby as a whole, some people embrace change other do not, some people sit on the sidelines and wave flags, others throw tomatoes. You don't attrack new people by just talking to the old people - http://goo.gl/vUJ8JZ
It's simply an exercise in options not futility.
To add to what David said. We have some internal goals - like pulling in new members from other sources. We've fully integrated social media... One effort. This will be good for all of us, guys...
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Either or, it doesn't really matter why, the world won't come to an end and us three 'jerks' are doing something, having a blast and yes we have gotten matching tats, although Matt said something about matchn Alfreds? Guess I will need to ask Mel about that... :D
I was just trying to point out that my word choice had no relation to VMT or it's owners...
I haven't signed up because I am not a big fan of the layout and I don't feel like looking into another forum on a regular basis - heck, I haven't looked at MOPO in months, if not years.
Like I said before, if you can bring something new to the table then great, good for you and everyone else.
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I do hope and expect H&T will consider a name change when the .forum domains open up. The "all"poster name had good intentions but has not worked out. We need a forum with "film" or "movie" in it.
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I do hope and expect H&T will consider a name change when the .forum domains open up. The "all"poster name had good intentions but has not worked out. We need a forum with "film" or "movie" in it.
You're no Spock.
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If you do, make sure to create an account to get rid of the now insanely annoying ads. Also, there is a lot of good stuff buried in the archives, which can be hard to search.
Try and find the FIGHT CLUB thread. It's a good example of how strong the women in our hobby are.
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Try and find the FIGHT CLUB thread. It's a good example of how strong the women in our hobby are.
Like a bunch of Ellen Ripleys who likes posters
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Like a bunch of Ellen Ripleys who likes posters
I read it... That one girl even posted a picture of her ass to moon the others...
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was it Rita aka MRSBIGFATASS? She is missed. Or could have been Susan who sadly left us.
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was it Rita aka MRSBIGFATASS? She is missed. Or could have been Susan who sadly left us.
MRSBIGFATASS - Funny stuff and her avatar rocks...
http://stylec.yuku.com/sreply/4494/The-REAL-no-holds-barredFIGHT-CLUB-can-you-take-it
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Yeah she was great. Missed, but she is busy feeding hundreds of homeless out of her kitchen. Some things more important than posters. Wish she would drop by for a hello though.
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Me too,Ari.Rita is one of a kind!
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I do hope and expect H&T will consider a name change when the .forum domains open up. The "all"poster name had good intentions but has not worked out. We need a forum with "film" or "movie" in it.
I don't think it could be anymore perfect, Mel.Many collectors here collect posters in several different genre's.
Anthony
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Least it's not an archaic film classification from Australia. :)
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I do hope and expect H&T will consider a name change when the .forum domains open up. The "all"poster name had good intentions but has not worked out. We need a forum with "film" or "movie" in it.
Still Mel? How has it not worked out? Because APF is not Expressobeans 2.0?
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Least it's not an archaic film classification from Australia. :)
Pssh...that's the perfect title for a forum (so perfect it's even blocked by my employer's internet filters ;D )
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Someone hired you ? Yikes ;)
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I think we've all learned a few lessons. I don't mind a new forum. I was never pleased to see MPF go down in flames membership-wise. Perhaps, those who don't find APF will find the new forum. It is prettier than this old dog, and it has more bells and whistles. I'm happy to see it and just as happy to be here with this old warhorse of a forum.
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Oh, and .... Welcome back Charlie.
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Someone hired you ? Yikes ;)
I had compromising photos
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Good for you
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So I'll stick around here unless ...Bondposters comes back. Or until I get banned.
Lol. Had to log back in for this. #JustSaying
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Still Mel? How has it not worked out? Because APF is not Expressobeans 2.0?
I don't think it could be anymore perfect, Mel.Many collectors here collect posters in several different genre's.
About 0.5% of the poster comments here are about non-movie posters/prints. AllPosterForum after four years of being by far the most active poster forum is still behind MPF in Google search results. Consequently, I suspect that MPF sucks up most potential members, which as Archie points out are essential to forums:
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-04/Google.jpg)
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So I'll stick around here unless and until somebody builds an Expressobeans database/forum combo, which this hobby does desperately need. Or until Bondposters comes back. Or until I get banned.
Lol. Had to log back in for this. #JustSaying
Thank goodness. Someone has to stop my "god-like" evil plans (http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/topic,7869.msg147133.html#msg147133)!
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-04/World%20Domination.jpg)
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a lot of that is dependent on the search string. If you type "movie poster discussion", APF doesn't even make the first page.
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Thank goodness. Someone has to stop my "god-like" evil plans (http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/topic,7869.msg147133.html#msg147133)!
Still haven't left yet. #JustSayingAgain
Lol.
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I had compromising photos
Do post them in the posters in pornos thread.
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Do post them in the posters in pornos thread.
Can't remember wich forum was it on. Too damn much forums around...
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Good for you
Yes thanks for sending them to me. Still can't figure out how you got that photo angle on the kangaroo?!
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Can't remember wich forum was it on. Too damn much forums around...
:D :D Ari might be able to send them to you directly
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Still haven't left yet. #JustSayingAgain
Lol.
welcome1 back, Adam.
cheers
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I was invited by Charlie and I've registered.
I can't believe you joined forces with the Vintage Vanilla Rebels! You should ban yourself 8)
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It's only a matter of time for you Mel, all the 5 star collectors are there... ;)
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:D :D Ari might be able to send them to you directly
I thought he was enjoying his new hobo lifestyle. Do aussie hobos have PO boxes?
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I thought he was enjoying his new hobo lifestyle. Do aussie hobos have PO boxes?
Maybe if they are riding on the mail train
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You guys and gals don't seem to get it. Thierry and I have no ambition to make this place anything other than what it is. The RIGHT people find their way here. We have no interest in quantity over quality like Andy does. We have no ego in this place. Truly.
So, why do some of you keep talking about search results and google rankings and the like, with the implication that "we could do better?" We don't care to.
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In addition, on any given day, in addition to the 20-30+ registered members who are signed in, are the 190-230+ unregistered, anonymous "Guests" that are perusing APF. That is a healthy number, even if a certain % are repeat visitors.
So people are finding their way here and reading its contents... daily!
Not too shabby, considering the original intent and purpose of the forum of both H & T, when they chose to set it up initially, or how many members it might even bring in.
clap
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I can't believe you joined forces with the Vintage Vanilla Rebels! You should ban yourself 8)
Lol. Still haven't left yet #JustSaying
Why is Mel even criticising another forum when HE wanted to build another forum a while ago!?
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Lol. Still haven't left yet #JustSaying
Why is Mel even criticising another forum when HE wanted to build another forum a while ago!?
Hopefully you didn't return just to take potshots at your villainous archenemy. mesmrized
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You guys and gals don't seem to get it. Thierry and I have no ambition to make this place anything other than what it is. The RIGHT people find their way here. We have no interest in quantity over quality like Andy does. We have no ego in this place. Truly.
So, why do some of you keep talking about search results and google rankings and the like, with the implication that "we could do better?" We don't care to.
APF is 'homegrown' and 'organic'... It the best way for it to be. I would argue that for it to be anything else, would be a detriment.
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Maybe if they are riding on the mail train
clap clap
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I can't believe you joined forces with the Vintage Vanilla Rebels!
You're still no Spock... The rebels won remember... And the Death Star got destroyed... Your logic does not compute. Whose side are you on anyways - I'd ban you for such treasonous talk. laugh1
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You guys and gals don't seem to get it. Thierry and I have no ambition to make this place anything other than what it is. The RIGHT people find their way here. We have no interest in quantity over quality like Andy does. We have no ego in this place. Truly.
So, why do some of you keep talking about search results and google rankings and the like, with the implication that "we could do better?" We don't care to.
The eternal argument it seems
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Hopefully you didn't return just to take potshots at your villainous archenemy. mesmrized
Not taking pot shots at all.
What I have said are genuine, factually-based questions and statements.
Nobody is my arch enemy.
I don't live like that.
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Not taking pot shots at all.
What I have said are genuine, factually-based questions and statements.
Nobody is my arch enemy.
I don't live like that.
The other day you said you were leaving and said your goodbyes, yet today you fired another shot across the bow. It seems that you just can't let go of your saga.
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The other day you said you were leaving and said your goodbyes, yet today you fired another shot across the bow. It seems that you just can't let go of your saga.
Aren't you doing the same with your reply?
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The other day you said you were leaving and said your goodbyes...
That's right! I did say I was leaving, and I did!
But then I noticed Mel said he would leave if I returned, so I couldn't resist.
...yet today you fired another shot across the bow. It seems that you just can't let go of your saga.
Unfortunately, you are wrong again.
Anything I ever say that remotely involves Mel, you or another of his friends comes down on me. I made a factual statement based on HIS words. No malicious meaning in it at all. My so-called "saga" was something one of you guys came up with. Not me. You can't let go of that.
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Hopefully the prequel episodes to this famous saga are better than the ones for that other famous saga...
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This forum is basically a chat thread between the top 10-15 contributors, almost of all of whom were here from the beginning. Why no one else ever showed up is a mystery. I think it's the awkward name choice. Maybe not. But the reality is that if five of the top 10-15 contributors leave permanently, this forum will sink like all the others have. Conversely - like I told Charlie - a new forum cannot succeed without at least 10 "super poster nerds" on board, which is why I don't think the Vintage Vanilla Rebels can succeed. We'd all be better off if the top 30 contributors from all the boards got together on one board, as is the case in the print world.
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Aren't you doing the same with your reply?
I was just pointing out the painfully obvious, that one of Adam's main reasons for being here is to have a never-ending saga with Mel. He even returned after a big farewell speech, just to carry on with it.
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This forum is basically a chat thread between the top 10-15 contributors, almost of all of whom were here from the beginning.
Not sure I agree with that Mel...
I certainly come here to read what some members have to say about posters or what they got lately, and most of the contributions that make me come back are not from the top 10-15 contributors
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This forum is basically a chat thread between the top 10-15 contributors, almost of all of whom were here from the beginning. Why no one else ever showed up is a mystery. I think it's the awkward name choice. Maybe not. But the reality is that if five of the top 10-15 contributors leave permanently, this forum will sink like all the others have. Conversely - like I told Charlie - a new forum cannot succeed without at least 10 "super poster nerds" on board, which is why I don't think the Vintage Vanilla Rebels can succeed. We'd all be better off if the top 30 contributors from all the boards got together on one board, as is the case in the print world.
nono
why not close all Target stores because they're usually across the street from a Wal Mart?
who needs La Pamplemouse (French restaurant) because Andre's has 2 locations?
I guess CBSNews.com, ABCNews.com, NYT and all the others should close their websites because there is CNN.
and most certainly, seeing as eBay has more bidders than anyone, we may as well close all auction sites of any kind because who needs them
the concept that there is only room for one forum is inane
ps: while Andre's a great restaurant and I have been there several times to the tune of a $400 tab (once it was $600), the Pamplemouse is way better and much more enjoyable, for half the price.
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Hopefully the prequel episodes to this famous saga are better than the ones for that other famous saga...
Lol. I hope there are no prequels!
I was just pointing out the painfully obvious, that one of Adam's main reasons for being here is to have a never-ending saga with Mel. He even returned after a big farewell speech, just to carry on with it.
Whoa there, hold on a moment. State fact, not fiction.
Saying one of my main reasons for being here is to have a never-ending saga with Mel is a load of crock.
Don't get me wrong, my reason for logging back on was because Mel threatened to leave if I did just that, so why didn't you say something to Mel about that very statement? Isn't that what you are purporting I have done?
There was no malicious aim in what I said - I refer you to my reply that you did not reply to:
That's right! I did say I was leaving, and I did!
But then I noticed Mel said he would leave if I returned, so I couldn't resist.
Unfortunately, you are wrong again.
Anything I ever say that remotely involves Mel, you or another of his friends comes down on me. I made a factual statement based on HIS words. No malicious meaning in it at all. My so-called "saga" was something one of you guys came up with. Not me. You can't let go of that.
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It takes two to tango with any saga, of course so I'll just end this potential saga about a saga right now. 8) And of course, this is the "yet another forum?" topic, not "Adam's farewell speech, and subsequent return" topic. wynk
Good to see you've returned, Adam. Here's a classic song: 8)
http://www.youtube.com/v/2bpOBAwrFVw
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No, it's actually a very long conversation between me and Thierry, as if we were talking in a pub where people come and go.
This forum is basically a chat thread between the top 10-15 contributors, almost of all of whom were here from the beginning. Why no one else ever showed up is a mystery. I think it's the awkward name choice. Maybe not. But the reality is that if five of the top 10-15 contributors leave permanently, this forum will sink like all the others have. Conversely - like I told Charlie - a new forum cannot succeed without at least 10 "super poster nerds" on board, which is why I don't think the Vintage Vanilla Rebels can succeed. We'd all be better off if the top 30 contributors from all the boards got together on one board, as is the case in the print world.
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It takes two to tango with any saga, of course so I'll just end this potential saga about a saga right now. 8) And of course, this is the "yet another forum?" topic, not "Adam's farewell speech, and subsequent return" topic. wynk
Lol. Is it not? I didn't realise.
All I will say is you're a good friend to Mel.
Anyway, a new forum? So what.
The more the merrier. It's a good thing.
Keeps things fresh.
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No, it's actually a very long conversation between me and Thierry, as if we were talking in a pub where people come and go.
I know that TV show.. it's called "How I Met Your Brother"
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I know that TV show.. it's called "How I Met Your Brother"
Or "Cheers."
;D
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Or "Cheers."
;D
this place is more like "Jeers"
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"Where all fellow poster collectors know your name..." pcorn
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I'd love a forum where Mel and Adam are both the forum owners.
Be like an online version I the odd couple.
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"Where all fellow poster collectors know your name..." pcorn
Wouldn't be fun if each time I enter the forum all of you go... "T!!!!!"
Then I would sit there, relax, drink tequila shots and smoke a cigar.
Holiday would be Sam, because he is a horndog. Mel would be Frasier. Adam would be Woody. And Ted would be Cliff because he drives a truck :)
And you, Jeff, you'd be Coach.
T
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Wouldn't be fun if each time I enter the forum all of you go... "T!!!!!"
Then I would sit there, relax, drink tequila shots and smoke a cigar.
Holiday would be Sam, because he is a horndog. Mel would be Frasier. Adam would be Woody. And Ted would be Cliff because he drives a truck :)
And you, Jeff, you'd be Coach.
T
Or perhaps
Mel would be Carla's hairy assed ex husband: "Nick Tortelli, always seems to find a reason to visit and annoy [at] the bar. After several unsuccessful attempts to reunite with Carla, he married the much-younger Loretta, an aspiring singer."
(http://por-img.cimcontent.net/api/assets/bin-201404/b870bc390b02ff5da69a3d5af66406b9.jpg)
Although the dastardly Robin Colcord seems to fit too: "Robin Colcord, known for his condescending remarks and rivalry with Sam Malone, dated Rebecca Howe. He was sent to prison after his plot to illegally take over the company that owned the bar was discovered."
(http://por-img.cimcontent.net/api/assets/bin-201404/a83c6fdfa02b4859933c63ea8f760087.jpg)
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sm1
http://www.youtube.com/v/7KtAgAMzaeg
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http://www.youtube.com/v/HPqPAKqzx7M
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Let's keep the pop culture references to at least the 90s
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Good times....
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Let's keep the pop culture references to at least the 90s
Good times....
Good times was 70s
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(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56630616/APF/forRUM%20pikts/cheers.jpg)
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Good times was 70s
How can you not like this? The best and the worst of the 80s.
(http://omgeemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Bruce-Springsteen.jpg)(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wyHsG5hCh-A/TUQPt1U1JmI/AAAAAAAAANQ/1qY_NBoQjRg/s640/Michael_Jackson_Reagan_Pete_Souza_1984.jpg)
T
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(http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/2545/1619/1600/land3.jpg)
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How can you not like this? The best and the worst of the 80s.
T
No... GOOD TIMES was 70s
(http://tvone.tv/content/tvone_site/en/shows/good-times-/inside-the-show/about-the-show/_jcr_content/midPar/textimage/image.img.jpg/1344455236976.jpg)
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MRSBIGFATASS - Funny stuff and her avatar rocks...
http://stylec.yuku.com/sreply/4494/The-REAL-no-holds-barredFIGHT-CLUB-can-you-take-it
GOOOOOOD FOR RITA!
No messing around here.
The best I read in any forum for a long, long time
SHE ROCKS! ;D
ARI- You've got yourself really nice ladies around there..hehehehe
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Yeah sure do. Feisty is an understatement.
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I loved Cheers but its 70s baby!
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8a3WJ6_pY3M/TYqzo_zpj5I/AAAAAAAAC8w/mK5Wxn4jBiw/s800/japanese_b2_godfather_linen_AT00083_L.jpg?gl=US)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BSQqHD-GFXw/TYq1UU_zxGI/AAAAAAAAC9Q/QgP6j3v9oDY/s800/P8210005.JPG?gl=US)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cJHd-IgvxRY/TYqgd9aZHOI/AAAAAAAAC78/lRNX28yAQuU/s800/japanese_b2_slap_shot_JM01464_L.jpg?gl=US)
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This forum is basically a chat thread between the top 10-15 contributors, almost of all of whom were here from the beginning. Why no one else ever showed up is a mystery. I think it's the awkward name choice. Maybe not. But the reality is that if five of the top 10-15 contributors leave permanently, this forum will sink like all the others have. Conversely - like I told Charlie - a new forum cannot succeed without at least 10 "super poster nerds" on board, which is why I don't think the Vintage Vanilla Rebels can succeed. We'd all be better off if the top 30 contributors from all the boards got together on one board, as is the case in the print world.
I don't see it,Mel.This place is more than just a dozen people now.If they left,another dozen would eventually take their place.Plus,this place has something MPF never had.Owners that collect vigorously and chat about it.
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Lot of talk about forums and now it's even descended into how they are named when to me one key thing point has been overlooked - there are more collectors of movie posters in the world than there are members of all the movie posters forums put together - so it seems obvious collectors don't need forums or probably care about them, so on that basis who the hell cares how many there are and what they are called.
BTW - the forum of which some of you speak so lovingly of (and in such dulcet tones) celebrated its first week with this fun poke: http://vintagemovieposters.vanillaforums.com/discussion/104/we-re-a-week-old#latest
BTW - our not so Vanilla name change: http://vintagemoviepostersforum.com/
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Now you need to define "vintage" so we are all clear and the right collectors are on the right forum
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Now you need to define "vintage" so we are all clear and the right collectors are on the right forum
Sure - vintage refers to anything that is not on the printing press.
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Sure - vintage refers to anything that is not on the printing press.
What about the wine press?
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What about the wine press?
Is that where 'fine' posters are found in Canadia?
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How's the john c thread going ?
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Every forum needs one
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How's the john c thread going ?
It went...
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It went...
Deleted? That was fast.
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I'm digging the new promo ads for VVPF:
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-04/Vintage.jpg)
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I think those ladies are settling a bit.
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I don't know about this one, not exactly striking fear in the hearts of its competitors:
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-04/VVP.jpg)
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Mel what makes you think we are trying to compete? You are the biggest hypocrite man... We've been nothing but civil about the situation and you're off to making fun. Do you really miss us that much? APF is business as usual and strong without us. What's the big deal? Just upset we walked the walk while you just talk. If you would stop buying cheesy 40s and 50s posters of movies you've never seen, you can hire a PHP guy to build you an Espresso Beans - like you want. Now get to it!
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I actually think quite the opposite, that Mel is advertizing your forum any way he can. Which is fine. We don't care.
T
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How can you not like this? The best and the worst of the 80s.
(http://omgeemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Bruce-Springsteen.jpg)
T
Boy...was he good..goodie good...
Those muscles
;D
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Have to say. Had a look at Ari's forum...Some of the stuff there is truly funny. ...The pic of The Clockwork Orange in reference to someone ...hysterical. ..Very funny. . laugh1
You gotta love poster forums...aren't we mad?
;D
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If you would stop buying cheesy 40s and 50s posters of movies you've never seen,
Ok
That's funny.
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I don't know about this one, not exactly striking fear in the hearts of its competitors:
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-04/VVP.jpg)
What's perry mason got to do with it?
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Have to say. Had a look at Ari's forum...Some of the stuff there is truly funny. ...The pic of The Clockwork Orange in reference to someone ...hysterical. ..Very funny. . laugh1
You gotta love poster forums...aren't we mad?
;D
If that was suppose to be me, I hope my two weeks are up soon... ;)
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Mel what makes you think we are trying to compete? You are the biggest hypocrite man... We've been nothing but civil about the situation and you're off to making fun. Do you really miss us that much? APF is business as usual and strong without us. What's the big deal? Just upset we walked the walk while you just talk. If you would stop buying cheesy 40s and 50s posters of movies you've never seen, you can hire a PHP guy to build you an Espresso Beans - like you want. Now get to it!
This is Mel all over Charlie.
I wouldn't mind if his so-called ads were good as they would be pretty funny and act as a sign of flattery to you all (I am sure you would agree), but they're not; they're really bad which just makes him look bad.
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This is Mel all over Charlie.
I wouldn't mind if his so-called ads were good as they would be pretty funny and act as a sign of flattery to you all (I am sure you would agree), but they're not; they're really bad which just makes him look bad.
Did I Mention I wish Adam & Mel would start a forum ? It would RULE. They could ban each other. Please do it for the children :)
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I think the VVP people are like the aliens in "V." You know, they act all benign at first, "we come in peace," "we just want to coexist," etc. But then you find out later on that:
THEY LIKE TO EAT PEOPLE!!!
I am just the canary in the coal mine. You have been warned! This is not a joooookeeee...
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Please do it for the children :)
;D
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I am just the canary in the coal mine
Except, a real mine canary doesn't spend all its time chirping to the other canaries about how HE is going to build a better cage but-then-stays-right-where-he-is...
...and continues to chirp.
I think perhaps you are more like the cuckoo... ;)
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I think the VVP people are like the aliens in "V." You know, they act all benign at first, "we come in peace," "we just want to coexist," etc. But then you find out later on that:
THEY LIKE TO EAT PEOPLE!!!
I am just the canary in the coal mine. You have been warned! This is not a joooookeeee...
This is awfully funny. Nooooooooo!!!!!!!!! Brainsssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!
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Have to say. Had a look at Ari's forum...Some of the stuff there is truly funny. ...The pic of The Clockwork Orange in reference to someone ...hysterical. ..Very funny. . laugh1
You gotta love poster forums...aren't we mad?
;D
NS4 is the maddest of the mad - check your sensibilities and feelings at the door however
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What's perry mason got to do with it?
Everything!!
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Did I Mention I wish Adam & Mel would start a forum ? It would RULE. They could ban each other. Please do it for the children :)
We can all dream but yes this would be the best thing for the future of mankind...
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check your sensibilities and feelings at the door however
Feelings and sensitivities. Will leave them all in APF. :-*
I will go there for the waters ;)
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Please do it for the children :)
Get a room, do it and get over it?
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So I have used my FIVE star powers to promote all SIX forums in this hobby (although it needs two, one for collectors and one primarily for dealers (like MOPO)):
http://moviepostercollectors.com/Resources.html
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-04/Forums.jpg)
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Did I Mention I wish Adam & Mel would start a forum ? It would RULE. They could ban each other. Please do it for the children :)
We can all dream but yes this would be the best thing for the future of mankind...
Honestly??
Listen, I even emailed Mel last week trying to sort his problems with me but as ever he ignored a completely civil and mature email. I don't usually do this, but as this is an email I personally sent I can legally post it so here is THAT email:
"Hi Mel,
Look, come on, we need to sort this out.
This whole thing between you and I is probably one of the few reasons over the disarray on APF.
Is it not better that we work together and sort this out for the betterment of you, me and everyone else?
It’s about time you let this go. I can, so can you? If only for the forum?
Regards,
Adam"
There is not one thing wrong with that email.
I have extended him olive branches like this many times with no success.
I simply respond to him and at times play him at his own game. Why don't some of you get that? Is that wrong? No. Does it annoy you guys, probably. Does it give you ammunition to poke fun? Too right.
HE, I repeat HE, has had a personal problem with me from day one. I honestly do not know or understand why or what his motivations are. I still don't know what his problem is which was based on his own lies remember - maybe it is because I watermark my images? GOD KNOWS! It's ridiculous either way. I would still converse with him and "forget" everything but I genuinely doubt that will ever happen despite my attempts at talking with him.
I am one for giving people chances; maybe I am a fool for thinking Mel would accept things and change his attitude.
And then he does the above (his last post) by promoting the very people he has been dissing as well as promoting a forum whose owners profit from illegally reprinting and selling posters.
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I would never give the scumbags at movieposterDB the credit of being an actual forum for movie posters. They are a forum for image stealing bastards.
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I would never give the scumbags at movieposterDB the credit of being an actual forum for movie posters. They are a forum for image stealing bastards.
;D
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(http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/q737/Hope_Emerson/tonterias/Cute-Gifs-puss-in-boots-33184387-500-281_zpsb8d1ac31.gif)
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I would never give the scumbags at movieposterDB the credit of being an actual forum for movie posters. They are a forum for image stealing bastards.
I would never give the scumbags at NS4 the credit of being an actual forum for movie posters. They are a forum for posters in pornos and gay kissing images...
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I would never give the scumbags at movieposterDB the credit of being an actual forum for movie posters. They are a forum for image stealing bastards.
I had no idea they even had a forum...
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I would never give the scumbags at NS4 the credit of being an actual forum for movie posters. They are a forum for posters in pornos and gay kissing images...
You mean you don't collect those genres?!
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Honestly??
Listen, I even emailed Mel last week trying to sort his problems with me but as ever he ignored a completely civil and mature email. I don't usually do this, but as this is an email I personally sent I can legally post it so here is THAT email:
"Hi Mel,
Look, come on, we need to sort this out.
This whole thing between you and I is probably one of the few reasons over the disarray on APF.
Is it not better that we work together and sort this out for the betterment of you, me and everyone else?
It’s about time you let this go. I can, so can you? If only for the forum?
Regards,
Adam"
There is not one thing wrong with that email.
I have extended him olive branches like this many times with no success.
I simply respond to him and at times play him at his own game. Why don't some of you get that? Is that wrong? No. Does it annoy you guys, probably. Does it give you ammunition to poke fun? Too right.
HE, I repeat HE, has had a personal problem with me from day one. I honestly do not know or understand why or what his motivations are. I still don't know what his problem is which was based on his own lies remember - maybe it is because I watermark my images? GOD KNOWS! It's ridiculous either way. I would still converse with him and "forget" everything but I genuinely doubt that will ever happen despite my attempts at talking with him.
I am one for giving people chances; maybe I am a fool for thinking Mel would accept things and change his attitude.
And then he does the above (his last post) by promoting the very people he has been dissing as well as promoting a forum whose owners profit from illegally reprinting and selling posters.
For the sake of the forum:
(http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/keep-calm-and-get-a-room-7.png)
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You mean you don't collect those genres?!
I just collect fisting themed stuff. I find the other stuff -kissing specially- of extremely bad taste. :D
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For the sake of the forum:
(http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/keep-calm-and-get-a-room-7.png)
We're still on kissing and fisting, or am I in the wrong conversation?
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When did the fisting start? :o
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A day ago. On NS4, of course. And we got Satchmo singing there too ;)
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(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mhcm27eF548/SNGd5S6U0pI/AAAAAAAAQMw/yVzhaRDmdbI/s400/powerglove.jpg)
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Not sure this hobby could or should attract the sub-35 crowd. It's really a hobby for middle-aged people with plenty of disposable income. "Younger" people should be paying off student loans, saving for down payments for houses, weddings, travel, etc.
I am barely 35 myself......but I'm like Walter White with much better luck. An exception to every rule......
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I find it's the under 35's that have the most disposable income in the U.K. Kids stay at home longer living off their parents, and think about houses etc, when they reach late 20's...
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I would never give the scumbags at NS4 the credit of being an actual forum for movie posters. They are a forum for posters in pornos and gay kissing images...
;D oh boy...
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(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mhcm27eF548/SNGd5S6U0pI/AAAAAAAAQMw/yVzhaRDmdbI/s400/powerglove.jpg)
clap
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Except, a real mine canary doesn't spend all its time chirping to the other canaries about how HE is going to build a better cage but-then-stays-right-where-he-is...and continues to chirp. I think perhaps you are more like the cuckoo... ;)
Mel what makes you think we are trying to compete? You are the biggest hypocrite man... We've been nothing but civil about the situation and you're off to making fun. Do you really miss us that much? APF is business as usual and strong without us. What's the big deal? Just upset we walked the walk while you just talk. If you would stop buying cheesy 40s and 50s posters of movies you've never seen, you can hire a PHP guy to build you an Espresso Beans - like you want. Now get to it!
Hi Mel, Look, come on, we need to sort this out. This whole thing between you and I is probably one of the few reasons over the disarray on APF. Is it not better that we work together and sort this out for the betterment of you, me and everyone else? It’s about time you let this go. I can, so can you? If only for the forum? Regards, Adam
Let the era of peace, love, and harmony begin….
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-04/Cherry%20Blossom%20power%202.JPG)
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Let the era of peace, love, and harmony begin….
Ohhh, well all the best, sorry to see you go.
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Let the era of peace, love, and harmony begin….
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-04/Cherry%20Blossom%20power%202.JPG)
Excellent photo. cool1
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;D oh boy...
Don't worry, I'm about to ban his arse.
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I'm about to ban his arse.
Much better than getting it fisted... :-*
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Buenooo.. this was funny .. sorry... had to laugh1
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Excellent photo. cool1
Yes, the tourists swarm the beautiful cherry blossom trees in early April. Literally thousands of them milling about. This is a small grove (away from the main group of trees) with the Washington Monument in the background.
You visited a week too early!
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Yes, the tourists swarm the beautiful cherry blossom trees in early April. Literally thousands of them milling about. This is a small grove (away from the main group of trees) with the Washington Monument in the background.
You visited a week too early!
Cool.
Yeah, it was a cool trip though, and relaxing since it was raining and not many people, but it must be rad to see the epic Cherry trees when they're blossoming.
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Much better than getting it fisted... :-*
;D
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;D
Come on Z I thought that would be your thing, bringing up the hind end of the alphabet and all... :P
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Omega doesnt start with a Z! :P
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Omega doesnt start with a Z! :P
;D
http://www.youtube.com/v/MjBOv-I5fmg
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Omega doesnt start with a Z! :P
Ok, how about getting fisted by 25 other letters... ;)
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Well we made it, we have officially begun celebrating reaching the magical:
FORTNIGHT!
http://vintagemovieposters.vanillaforums.com/discussion/146/celebrate-with-us
We'd like to thank some people, I am sure...
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Congrats Dave!
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Thanks Rosa...we continue to experiment to pretty things up and make the user's experience more enjoyable, we kicked off a new design today (http://vintagemoviepostersforum.com/) - we will see what the masses think of it, if they disagree with what we have done then we will ignore them see what the owners think... :D
Anyway, on to the next anniversary, the one month...bring beer.
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Dave...i think it looks much better. It is neat. And more welcoming. :)
I'm conscious that I'm talking here about other forum. If this is not appropriate apologies and do please let me know and will delete it. I didn't think it will cause a problem. But ....nobody's perfect.
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Dave...i think it looks much better. It is neat. And more welcoming. :)
I'm conscious that I'm talking here about other forum. If this is not appropriate apologies and do please let me know and will delete it. I didn't think it will cause a problem. But ....nobody's perfect.
That's OK, the thread was started by a forum member so it must be OK...it's not like we have a disease or are taking away anyone's income or worse, destroying the poster collecting community
And thanks for the compliments, we three have worked hard to get it where it is...even with the odd hiccup along the way.
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I must say our new advertising campaign is sucktastic!
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-04/APF.jpg)
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No one wants to see PG-13 crap
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The 80s hair styles are worth it! :P
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The 80s hair styles are worth it! :P
Not my cuppa....but yes, plenty of hair ;)
(http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb294/coravi_lipi/bana.jpg)
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I must say our new advertising campaign is sucktastic!
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-04/APF.jpg)
bed1
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Skaters didn't like RAD,
It was definitely NOT "Rad"
Much like electric boogaloo was for break dancers I imagine.
(Beat street on the other hand)
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Did I Mention I wish Adam & Mel would start a forum ? It would RULE. They could ban each other. Please do it for the children :)
laugh1 laugh1 laugh1 laugh1
I laughed up a lung on that one.
Thank you, Ari.
cheers
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Did I Mention I wish Adam & Mel would start a forum ? It would RULE. They could ban each other. Please do it for the children :)
laugh1 laugh1 laugh1 laugh1
I laughed up a lung on that one.
Thank you, Ari.
cheers
Adam and I are proud to announce our new joint forum. Laugh it up if you like, but this is for realsies:
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-04/TINAJ.jpg)
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Where can I sign up?
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Mel will send you a contract ;)
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Will i be able to edit my posts in your forum? Anytime? si? no? dunno? why? wtflop? ;D
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You know, the Vintage Vanilla People got a bad rap for being homophobic, but now they've seen the error of their ways and have begun a new advertising campaign to make amends:
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-04/Village_People_-_Front.jpg)
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Thanks Mel! You're our best advertiser... There is only one thing you can't do at Vintage Movie Posters Forum (http://www.abideposters.com/VMPF_Junk/042014/traitor.html):
(http://www.abideposters.com/VMPF_Junk/042014/melvin.jpg)
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;D
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So Mel's the cowboy?
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Thanks Mel! You're our best advertiser... There is only one thing you can't do at Vintage Movie Posters Forum (http://www.abideposters.com/VMPF_Junk/042014/traitor.html):
(http://www.abideposters.com/VMPF_Junk/042014/melvin.jpg)
Interesting what happens when you click the link.
So who can't be mentioned?
I can guess, I guess.
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Interesting what happens when you click the link.
I was just having some fun... ;)
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So who can't be mentioned?
I can guess, I guess.
Just more fun we put #$^%!@? as a swear word... Lol
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So Mel's the cowboy?
I was thinking the Indian?
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I was just having some fun... ;)
Good stuff Charlie. :)
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So Movie Poster Forum started a promotional advertising campaign to boost membership. As you can see, the message got muddled:
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-04/MPF.jpg)
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The Vintage Vanilla People really should stop "outing" all the gay members. Very unethical in this day and age!
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-04/Outing.jpg)
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Interesting but no, we don't check to see if they are gay or not, we actually invite movie poster enthusiasts to join, and as we don't care about sexual preferences of people or even lawyers feel free to join at anytime #$^%!@.
Anyway for those who like trivia we have a name that Prop Trivia thread going, the latest question (by yours truly) has stumped a few: 10 shoes 10 movies, I've had to give up a cryptic clue to help...pop along and see if you can solve it.
http://vintagemoviepostersforum.com/discussion/151/prop-trivia-what-movie-is-that-prop-from/p4
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And of course the NS4 peeps have started an "on the mark" new promo campaign:
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-04/NS4.JPG)
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Okay you guys, seriously... Mainly Mel, David and Charlie. I'm all about a new forum and I wish you great success with your endeavor (which I'm sure is already doing great), I believe it's good for the hobby so I applaud it, I am not against advertizing it either (obviously this thread is a testament to our willingness to help you guys out), but there has to be a limit to said advertizement, since at the end of the day, we are a forum too. Which is why I'm asking you three to refrain from constantly advertizing it. I think our members are well aware of your existence by now. I hope you can understand my request and respect it.
Thank you.
T
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Hey #$^%!@
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/1377150636_damn-son-you-just-got-served.jpg)
;D
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How about someone start a new forum that solely steers people to existing forums, but contains no actual information about posters?
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How about someone start a new forum that solely steers people to existing forums, but contains no actual information about posters?
Interesting as there already is a forum that soley steers people to commercial sites and has had no actual poster information for years.
mpf aka banners are us.
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How about someone start a new forum that solely steers people to existing forums, but contains no actual information about posters?
Nahhh I agree with T, this thread ran it's course a long time ago, it is unnessarily kept alive with comments continually directed at other forums which is only good for other forums, maybe they will stop and forums can live in peace...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYJMtn6IJeE
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Okay you guys, seriously... Mainly Mel, David and Charlie. I'm all about a new forum and I wish you great success with your endeavor (which I'm sure is already doing great), I believe it's good for the hobby so I applaud it, I am not against advertizing it either (obviously this thread is a testament to our willingness to help you guys out), but there has to be a limit to said advertizement, since at the end of the day, we are a forum too. Which is why I'm asking you three to refrain from constantly advertizing it. I think our members are well aware of your existence by now. I hope you can understand my request and respect it.
(http://www.posternirvana.com/0DNE2/2014-04/Funny.gif)
I didn't realize I was a founder, member, or supporter of VPF, which is basically a shameless rip-off of this forum. But I guess you learn something new every day.
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Why is it a rip off?
I see it as more information, more involvement more sharing and more fun which are good things. ...and I love this place.
Each his own though? Eh?
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Interesting as there already is a forum that soley steers people to commercial sites and has had no actual poster information for years.
mpf aka banners are us.
;D ;D
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hahaha, oh that #$^%!@ he makes me laugh sometimes...
(http://www.encognitive.com/files/images/stupid%20people--never%20argue%20with%20stupid%20people.preview.jpg)
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I didn't realize I was a founder, member, or supporter of VPF, which is basically a shameless rip-off of this forum. But I guess you learn something new every day.
(http://emartos.es/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/why-so-serious.jpeg)
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(http://emartos.es/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/why-so-serious.jpeg)
LOL
and I love that poster.......
Gotta love a common poster that sells for what it does. 8)
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I always thought legit copies of this poster were not quite as common?
And I so agree with you, Matias and Z... it IS one very cool looking poster. cool1
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Okay you guys, seriously... Mainly Mel, David and Charlie. I'm all about a new forum and I wish you great success with your endeavor (which I'm sure is already doing great), I believe it's good for the hobby so I applaud it, I am not against advertizing it either (obviously this thread is a testament to our willingness to help you guys out), but there has to be a limit to said advertizement, since at the end of the day, we are a forum too. Which is why I'm asking you three to refrain from constantly advertizing it. I think our members are well aware of your existence by now. I hope you can understand my request and respect it.
Thank you.
T
My apologies T. Thought I was doing pretty good not to advertise the forum...
(http://www.abideposters.com/VMPF_Junk/042014/vmpf_fun.jpg)
Thanks Mel! You're our best advertiser... There is only one thing you can't do at Vintage Movie Posters Forum (http://www.abideposters.com/VMPF_Junk/042014/traitor.html):
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I didn't realize I was a founder, member, or supporter of VPF, which is basically a shameless rip-off of this forum. But I guess you learn something new every day.
Come on now Mel, it was almost your idea. We needed an Indian and you were totally game!
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I always thought legit copies of this poster were not quite as common?
And I so agree with you, Matias... it IS one very cool looking poster. cool1
One of the first things I learned...They are common. ;D
http://movieposterauthenticating.com/wordpress/the-dark-knight/the-dark-knight-style-b/
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One of the first things I learned...They are common. ;D
http://movieposterauthenticating.com/wordpress/the-dark-knight/the-dark-knight-style-b/
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I'm ashamed to say that I started this "dueling nerds" thread!
Let's just lock it and may the better nerds win....
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I'm ashamed to say that I started this "dueling nerds" thread!
Let's just lock it and may the better nerds win....
Nahhh leave it open, that way you'll have someplace to write when you start your own forum...
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Nahhh leave it open, that way you'll have someplace to write when you start your own forum...
Again, what do you have when two Methodists move into the same town?
A: First Methodist Church and First Methodist Church, Reformed.
This is silly. I simply don't have time or energy to browse 3 different forums for (mostly duplicate) posts.
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Great quote Dave.
I have always admired Mark Twain and Plato - though with a professor like Socrates you really had to be an imbecile not to learn something...
Here is one from Plato ...
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something (Plato)
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Again, what do you have when two Methodists move into the same town?
A: First Methodist Church and First Methodist Church, Reformed.
I'm an atheist so my answer is: two buildings full of off key singers.
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Nahhh leave it open, that way you'll have someplace to write when you start your own forum...
One forum to rule them all...
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Needless to say, don't hold your breath waiting for an invite to join FiveStarCollectors.Forum!
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Needless to say, don't hold your breath waiting for an invite to join FiveStarCollectors.Forum!
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Would you like a Tums, H?
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Is Mel a member of vanilla ? Also how is vanilla going?
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"A chicken in every pot, a poster forum for each collector, and a car in every garage" – Herbert Hoover
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David, we asked you kindly to stop promoting your forum on here.
You agreed: "Nahhh I agree with T, this thread ran it's course a long time ago, it is unnessarily kept alive with comments continually directed at other forums which is only good for other forums, maybe they will stop and forums can live in peace..."
Can you please stick to your word. Thank you. You don't see Ari constantly advertizing his forum on here, or us over there.
T
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Kill the topic then, it was started by a guy who simply wanted to be disruptive for the sake of it.
"it is unnecessarily kept alive with comments continually directed at other forums"
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We don't want to kill anything. We are simply asking members to be respectful of one another and the same with forum owners.
T
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I answered Ari's question you deleted my answer, you could have simply edited out the linkage.
In terms of respecting other forum owners...Pot.Kettle.Black. Check your signature
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I answered Ari's question you deleted my answer, you could have simply edited out the linkage.
In terms of respecting other forum owners...Pot.Kettle.Black. Check your signature
You only show up on this forum to promote your own and add links. I am sorry, but I don't call this respectful.
T
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You only show up on this forum to promote your own and add links. I am sorry, but I don't call this respectful.
T
I've been posting in this forum for years, so that first part is incorrect and somewhat slanted to suit your own argument. It is true I have posted comments and links in this topic but but I didn't start the topic and yet you've chosen to let the topic run but censor out the comments which don't suit you. So be it, yes, you are right, I probably should not have - like I said you could have easily removed the links but instead you deleted the entire comment the content of which was on topic.
I would remind you that you've spent most of the 5 years this forum has been around slagging off at another forum and its owner, like I said Pot. Kettle.Black
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Yes, but I didn't go to that forum just to advertize mine. If you want to participate here as a member, please do so, but if your only reason for being here is to promote your own forum, I kindly ask that you refrain from doing it. I think we've been extremely lenient for the good of the hobby. I don't think it is too much to ask. Thank you.
T
PS: And I didn't sensor until I asked you guys to stop advertizing it. Okay, I have kids to feed and other things to worry about.
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Oops. Sorry.
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Oops. Sorry.
You do see what you did! :P
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GOOOOOOD FOR RITA!
No messing around here.
The best I read in any forum for a long, long time
SHE ROCKS! ;D
ARI- You've got yourself really nice ladies around there..hehehehe
She should come back for the latest action.
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Seemed like the good old days.
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Ari,
Did Rita come back?
Or is she still MIA?
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Still missing. She is on Facebook but doesn't seem to use it. Might try and find old emails and send her a note.
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She's busy with her Charlie Chan posters, I'm sure.
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A message from Mel
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We didn't try hard enough then... gun1 "To the mattresses!"
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Still time.
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Still missing. She is on Facebook but doesn't seem to use it. Might try and find old emails and send her a note.
I hope she is well. Her posts on your forum are a real treat. Actually another one (Shelly ?) is also great. They put me to shame really :)
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A message from Mel
(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag423/harrybootlace/Mobile%20Uploads/1BBC492B-FB59-4669-903C-1D088AE4C3C2_zpsgrfcecda.jpg) (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/harrybootlace/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1BBC492B-FB59-4669-903C-1D088AE4C3C2_zpsgrfcecda.jpg.html)
This may be the funniest thing Mel's ever done...
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This may be the funniest thing Mel's ever done...
Isnt ever thing mel does funny?
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We broke NS4...
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We broke NS4...
I know...seems it is no longer used to the rapid fire action!
That or it just had enough of Mel
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I blame Charlie ;D
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Seems the ns4 boo boo got all betters. ;D
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I commend Erik
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Gratz Ari! ;)
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Why another forum you may ask? How about because its impossible to get on one of the other ones. :)
Seriously, I've been trying for weeks to register for a certain well know poster forum without success...
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Why another forum you may ask? How about because its impossible to get on one of the other ones. :)
Seriously, I've been trying for weeks to register for a certain well know poster forum without success...
Hopefully you're not trying to register for MoviePosterandTumbleWeedSpottersForum.com
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Why another forum you may ask? How about because its impossible to get on one of the other ones. :)
Seriously, I've been trying for weeks to register for a certain well know poster forum without success...
If it's mine, lmk, but it shouldn't be hard.
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If it's mine, lmk, but it shouldn't be hard.
If Rita is back i will join too!! >:D
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I wish. One day.
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If Rita is back i will join too!! >:D
What about Ari in a dress?
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Hahaha...tempting ;D
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Stop hijacking our thread Ari! :P Yep, Rita rocks in the old threads...
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Stop hijacking our thread Ari! :P Yep, Rita rocks in the old threads...
Sorry.
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Sorry.
I was just kidding A... ;)
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Maybe I was too :p ;)
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:P
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Seems the whoopster has found a new fan and "love interest" over on NSF...
http://stylec.yuku.com/topic/11700/As-seen-on-another-forum-HELP-NEEDED
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and for the record, SHE or HE is not ME.
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and for the record, SHE or HE is not ME.
I doubt anyone thought that. You are not the type that pisses on other peoples posters.
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and for the record, SHE or HE is not ME.
I thought "Trollbuster" was your middle name?
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No. And I just mentioned as a couple of people asked me offline if I was whoopie aka vomitbrie. I am
Also not troll buster. Or undead on NSFGE ( new members ). I wonder if any have followed also to vanilla? I haven't checked.
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No. And I just mentioned as a couple of people asked me offline if I was whoopie aka vomitbrie. I am
Also not troll buster. Or undead on NSFGE ( new members ). I wonder if any have followed also to vanilla? I haven't checked.
Not sure why anyone would think that. These trolls are not involved at all in collecting. Their passion is to swoop in, cause a lot of trouble and then swoop out in an indignant show of how they are mistreated. You can trust that they are monitoring the trouble they caused, because that is what makes their little weenies sick up.
The poster forums seem to have mostly escaped this until now. We have periodic episodes over in the satellite and A/V forums. Some of the names I recall are Pink Passion, Memories of Mojo, and salmon dreams.
This troll is following a pattern. He hits up one forum and finds the buttons that cause the most issues. Once people get fed up, he moves over to other forums that have been mentioned and starts with what he learned here. If he is lucky, he found some source of friction between the two forums and will move to exploit it. You will see him on all the poster forums, and then he will most likely move to comic book ones. This is because Rich and others have mentioned them here and it is easier to key off of that than to try and develop a new set of buttons to push.
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No. And I just mentioned as a couple of people asked me offline if I was whoopie aka vomitbrie. I am
Also not troll buster. Or undead on NSFGE ( new members ). I wonder if any have followed also to vanilla? I haven't checked.
Undead for the record is me, go figure. Weird because I initially registered on there a couple of years ago just never post and had to register again.
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Its not me! thats a relief :)