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General Chat => Film Discussion => Topic started by: mogzilla on 01 June, 2011, 10:47:50 AM

Poll
Question: should the threads be locked til we get some info?
Option 1: oh god,yes! votes: 8
Option 2: nooo! votes: 27
Option 3: undecided votes: 2
Title: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: mogzilla on 01 June, 2011, 10:47:50 AM
 me thinks yes personally
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: Spaceghost on 01 June, 2011, 10:56:42 AM
No. Don't see the point of that at all. If people don't like the comments in there, they can just stay out of the movie threads. Locking them is a step too far.
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: James Stacey on 01 June, 2011, 10:57:21 AM
A more pertinent question is "Isn't it about time they threw us a fucking bone?" :D
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: Dunk! on 01 June, 2011, 11:02:02 AM
I've decided to go see it!

Oh wait, that's not what you're asking.
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: IAMTHESYSTEM on 01 June, 2011, 11:08:48 AM
No.

I wouldn't expect anything from the film makers after the curfuffle over the poorly framed mobile photo's. When their good and ready they'll unleash their promotion blitz.

I assume any info will be placed on a Film related Website first rather than here. That may seem mean to loyal fans like us but we're pretty much a minority while I suspect WebSites like Empire, SFX etc have a bigger demographic than us. It ain't personal it's merely commerce so don't expect to aee anything for a long while.

Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: I, Cosh on 01 June, 2011, 01:43:09 PM
No. It keeps all the loonies occupied in one place.
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: Buddy on 01 June, 2011, 01:48:24 PM
No need to lock it... if you don't want to read it, don't read it.
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: clavell on 01 June, 2011, 02:45:16 PM
Quote from: The Cosh on 01 June, 2011, 01:43:09 PM
No. It keeps all the loonies occupied in one place.

And stops them bringing it up in every other thread.

- C
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 June, 2011, 03:25:40 PM
I actively avoid the movie threads in an attempt to avoid spoilers (though by the sound of it there really aren't any real ones about... well aside from the script that is!) but reading this type of things makes me incredibly curious as to what goes on in them.

Are they really that crazy?
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: Dandontdare on 01 June, 2011, 03:51:22 PM
I'd say no - I don't read them, but as people have said, it keeps all the loons occupied in one place and keeps spoilers and specultaion out of other threads for people like me who want to see the movie as fresh as possible without months of discussion, leaks, spoilers etc.
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: nicklarr on 01 June, 2011, 05:13:57 PM
No, I don't think there's any need for that.

Just tell Weather-Control to increase the tranq-gas a bit, that should calm the population for a while.
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: Keef Monkey on 01 June, 2011, 05:25:10 PM
Quote from: Colin_YNWA on 01 June, 2011, 03:25:40 PM
I actively avoid the movie threads in an attempt to avoid spoilers (though by the sound of it there really aren't any real ones about... well aside from the script that is!) but reading this type of things makes me incredibly curious as to what goes on in them.

Are they really that crazy?

"Those leaked photos don't look very good!"

"But they don't represent what the final movie will look like."

"Why don't they release some official shots! It's an insult to the fans!"

"Because the movie isn't out for a year so they'll probably have a PR plan for nearer the release."

"But Superhero Film X has released official shots and it's not out for a year."

"Yeah, but Superhero Film X is a bigger deal so will have a bigger marketing budget and will sustain hype for longer."

"But the leaked photos look rubbish!"

"Yeah but the finished movie won't look anything like that."

"So why are they kicking the fans in the balls by not releasing official shots!"

Repeat to fade.

Imagine that for about 70 pages and you've saved yourself having to look ;)
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: Toni Scandella on 01 June, 2011, 05:38:25 PM
Don't think there is anything that wrong with Dredd fanboys discussing a new Dredd movie on a Dredd related message board.  

I would imagine it'd be more worrying for the film makers if there was no discussion and no-one seemed to care.
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: Richmond Clements on 01 June, 2011, 05:50:07 PM
Can we try to keep this to the subject of the poll, and not start yet another debate about releasing pictures or not!
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: blackmocco on 01 June, 2011, 06:21:09 PM
Nah probably not, although I would suggest the next person who starts a brand new thread simply to voice the same frustrations that have been posted ad infinitum elsewhere should either be deleted or merged with an existing one. It's not so much the debate itself that's the problem, just the fact that people keep posting the same points over and over again with nothing new to add. Keef's post was right on, sadly. The whole thing just keeps on going like some weird time causality loop. And our heads are the victims!!!!

There is actually room for interesting discussions on the movie threads. Just not lately, is all.
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: Peter Wolf on 01 June, 2011, 06:49:25 PM
No.

Dont be silly.

No need to lock anything as you can ignore it.We are not children and its really not that difficult to think about something else for the time being and forget about it for a bit which is what i had done up until very recently.I havent voted as i dont think the democratic process is suitable in this instance because if someone else wants to add something or repeat themselves then they should be able to.They have the choice to add comments and you have the choice to read it or not read it.

[I have contributed my fair share of nonsense in these threads but you live and learn]


Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: JOE SOAP on 01 June, 2011, 07:33:31 PM
No, it's a forum, where people discuss. If you're into thread-lockin' an' all that other carry-on go to the John Bynre place with all the other perverts.
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: vzzbux on 01 June, 2011, 08:11:45 PM
EDIT
Was going to do sommat witty but it turned shit

V
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: Jared Katooie on 01 June, 2011, 09:30:59 PM
Let's lock this thread because I don't like it.

Just kidding, it's fine. But wouldn't it be annoying if we lived in a world like that?


Let's all spread the good vibes. Peace and harmony.


Love, Jared.
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: Peter Wolf on 01 June, 2011, 09:58:17 PM
You may not like people that talk crap and you might not like the crap that they talk but its wrong to deny them the right to talk crap.
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: DKCX on 01 June, 2011, 10:27:21 PM
No, let the madness roll on, at least I'm assured that any tiny bit of news can be found here.
8 months to go!  :o
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: TordelBack on 01 June, 2011, 10:29:36 PM
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 01 June, 2011, 09:58:17 PM
... its wrong to deny them the right to talk crap.

Whaddaya think this is, some kinda stinkin' democracy?  That's Shark talk, Wolf.  Only rights we got is to do what the spug Tharg tells us to do.
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: JOE SOAP on 01 June, 2011, 10:37:41 PM
THRILLOCRACY!
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: Peter Wolf on 01 June, 2011, 11:14:47 PM
Quote from: TordelBack on 01 June, 2011, 10:29:36 PM
Quote from: Peter Wolf on 01 June, 2011, 09:58:17 PM
... its wrong to deny them the right to talk crap.

Whaddaya think this is, some kinda stinkin' democracy?  That's Shark talk, Wolf.  Only rights we got is to do what the spug Tharg tells us to do.

Thats unfortunate as i wanted mob rule and a pre-determined outcome and a fake chosen political leader and continuity of agenda with no recourse.
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: mogzilla on 02 June, 2011, 11:28:40 AM
democracy at work folks!  anyway ive changed my mind i dont think it should be locked onle the negative naysayers who alledegedly are doing more harm than good for the film...

   
Title: Re: should the movie threads be locked til we get some concrete new info?
Post by: Definitely Not Mister Pops on 02 June, 2011, 12:19:12 PM
Good to hear. It really wouldn't do anyone any favours to forbid fans from discussing the film on the official forum.

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