When is too much for when it comes to owning DVD's?

[pk500]

Re: When is too much for when it comes to owning DVD's?

I notice the same type of behavior with a lot of peoples' dvd collections, too. People will have all these cult and critics favorites on their shelves, when a lot of the time they don't even like the movies, but want to be seen as cool. It's about as pointless as collecting business cards.

Oh, no doubt. My business card collection is pointless, other than that nearly all of them are of people with whom I've worked during my career, even if only for a day. So there are some memories there, and some of the artwork on those cards is cool, too.

But yeah, it's pretty pointless. But at least it's free!

Take care,
PK

[Skerik]

Re: When is too much for when it comes to owning DVD's?

Right. So I take it you eat no junk food and drink no alcohol. If not, then get the Windex out and clean the windows of that glass house of yours before you start tossing pebbles.

I smoke maybe four to 10 cigars per MONTH and don't inhale. Usually one or two per week, usually when I'm cutting the lawn.

The risk of developing cancer from that much cigar smoking is about the same as the risk of developing diabetes from stuffing your body with junk food and soda. But thanks for playing.

Take care,
PK

I actually don't drink any alcohol. So I guess I don't need to make a trip to the store to buy Windex today after all.

As for your analogy though, I'm not really sure why you're even bringing up junk food and alcohol. This conversation is about collecting and I don't collect candy bar rappers or empty beer bottles. My point was merely to say that DVD collecting may be absurd, but it's definitely nowhere near as absurd as collecting something that you paid for in an effort to do harm to your body, however limited the dosage.

Take care,
Skerik

[RubenDouglas]

Re: When is too much for when it comes to owning DVD's?

i can understand some of yall buying dvds with an intent to watch. i think thats how it always begins. I have a few dozen unsued new pairs of shoes lying around. most of them doubles of my favorites.. all have the initial intent of being used. but sometimes you sway away from that and it becomes a stupid collection or hobby lol

[pk500]

Re: When is too much for when it comes to owning DVD's?

I actually don't drink any alcohol. So I guess I don't need to make a trip to the store to buy Windex today after all.

As for your analogy though, I'm not really sure why you're even bringing up junk food and alcohol. This conversation is about collecting and I don't collect candy bar rappers or empty beer bottles. My point was merely to say that DVD collecting may be absurd, but it's definitely nowhere near as absurd as collecting something that you paid for in an effort to do harm to your body, however limited the dosage.

Take care,
Skerik

My, my, my sweet Polly Purebred: So you don't drink soda or junk food, either?

The reason I continued the discussion is because you started it, making the first reference to something that could cause cancer. I don't buy cigars to do harm to my body: I buy cigars because I enjoy the taste of the smoke and the relaxation that a 45-minute smoke provides. The possible health effects are an accepted risk.

I also never have bought a cigar because I had to have the band. In fact, if friends have told me that a certain brand is a dog-rocket smoke, then I don't buy it solely so I can have the band. I buy cigars because I enjoy the smoke and relaxation, knowing there is inherent risk.

I'm sure that people who run, ski or ride a bicycle don't partake in those activities with the express intent of damaging their joints or crashing on the bike or skis. But those are the accepted risks of participating in those activities, which bring a lot of pleasure otherwise to the participants. I ride and ski often. I know I can crash and get hurt. But I keep doing it anyways because both are so much damn fun.

Does every cigar smoker get cancer? No. Does every runner, cyclist and skier damage their joints and crash? No. Does every person who goes to multiple Phish concerts suffer from long-term hearing loss? No. But it's possible with all of those pursuits.

You get my drift, I think.

Take care,
PK

[Skerik]

Re: When is too much for when it comes to owning DVD's?

My, my, my sweet Polly Purebred: So you don't drink soda or junk food, either?

The reason I continued the discussion is because you started it, making the first reference to something that could cause cancer. I don't buy cigars to do harm to my body: I buy cigars because I enjoy the taste of the smoke and the relaxation that a 45-minute smoke provides. The possible health effects are an accepted risk.

I also never have bought a cigar because I had to have the band. In fact, if friends have told me that a certain brand is a dog-rocket smoke, then I don't buy it solely so I can have the band. I buy cigars because I enjoy the smoke and relaxation, knowing there is inherent risk.

I'm sure that people who run, ski or ride a bicycle don't partake in those activities with the express intent of damaging their joints or crashing on the bike or skis. But those are the accepted risks of participating in those activities, which bring a lot of pleasure otherwise to the participants. I ride and ski often. I know I can crash and get hurt. But I keep doing it anyways because both are so much damn fun.

Does every cigar smoker get cancer? No. Does every runner, cyclist and skier damage their joints and crash? No. Does every person who goes to multiple Phish concerts suffer from long-term hearing loss? No. But it's possible with all of those pursuits.

You get my drift, I think.

Take care,
PK

What a typically long-winded argument to the point of absurdity. I'm not really sure why you're trying to turn this into WWIII with misbegotten, unrelated analogy after analogy that does nothing but obfuscate my one little point. All I said that was that it's laughable that someone doing harm to their body and then collecting a souvenier of it would criticize someone who collects something as innocuous as DVDs.

Sensitive much? You don't have to justify your spare time pursuits to me, as I really don't give a damn what they are or what risks you chose to incur in exchange for a good time. That's your business and I sure don't have any rights to criticize it. But like I said, all I tried to highlight was the irony behind your remarks in this thread, given your own collecting habits. The fact that you're responding by diving off the deep end and turning this conversation into something it never was only underscores the fact that you didn't have a leg to stand on in the first place.

But I know how important it is for you to get the last word in on these conversations, so I'll take my leave now and let you go on one last rambling diatribe if you so choose. I know it will make you feel better about yourself, so go right ahead.

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: When is too much for when it comes to owning DVD's?

Can I just ask, what the **** are the 2 of you talking about?

Keep it on DVD's fellas.

[pk500]

Re: When is too much for when it comes to owning DVD's?

What a typically long-winded argument to the point of absurdity. I'm not really sure why you're trying to turn this into WWIII with misbegotten, unrelated analogy after analogy that does nothing but obfuscate my one little point. All I said that was that it's laughable that someone doing harm to their body and then collecting a souvenier of it would criticize someone who collects something as innocuous as DVDs.

Criticize? How many times did I say "To each their own?" and "I don't get it?" I never once called it stupid or senseless, especially since I pointed out my absurd little collection of business cards and cigar bands.

Sensitive much? You don't have to justify your spare time pursuits to me, as I really don't give a damn what they are or what risks you chose to incur in exchange for a good time. That's your business and I sure don't have any rights to criticize it.

Hardly. I just don't suffer fools gladly.

I was trying to provide context that it was damn hypocritical of you to criticize someone for partaking in something that has accepted risks when I'm sure there are a few things in your life in which you do the same. That's all.

But like I said, all I tried to highlight was the irony behind your remarks in this thread, given your own collecting habits. The fact that you're responding by diving off the deep end and turning this conversation into something it never was only underscores the fact that you didn't have a leg to stand on in the first place.

Huh? So engaging in detailed discussion is "diving off the deep end?" Hmm, maybe I should use instant-messaging acronyms, littered with misspellings, and it will be more acceptable. Sorry to disappoint you, but my face isn't red with rage and my fingers aren't pounding the keyboard as I type this. You don't enrage me; you humor me, in fact.

You are the one who brought up the fact that cigars can cause cancer, not I. There really isn't any irony because I never criticized. I was trying to understand the mentality of collecting something that you don't use yet have purchased. I explained clearly the difference between that and my two collectibles, one of which is free (cards) and the other I enjoy and use (cigars) before collecting the keepsake (bands). Guess you missed that part, which was the two legs that I have to stand on.

Now, back to DVDs ... P.S.: I recommend Wilco's "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart" and 50 Years of Formula 1 Onboard DVD's. I actually own them, and they're excellent!

Hugs and f*cks,
PK

[Skerik]

Re: When is too much for when it comes to owning DVD's?



Some of your best work, PK.

[Silverstring]

Re: When is too much for when it comes to owning DVD's?

Huh? So engaging in detailed discussion is "diving off the deep end?" PK

To him it is.

Collecting is inherently irrational, but holding it to a rational standard is pointless. It's supposed to be fun, for whatever reason.

[pk500]

Re: When is too much for when it comes to owning DVD's?

Some of your best work, PK.

Yeah, the Wilco DVD and F1 DVD are excellent, no doubt.

Take care,
PK

[Skerik]

Re: When is too much for when it comes to owning DVD's?

To him it is.

Collecting is inherently irrational, but holding it to a rational standard is pointless. It's supposed to be fun, for whatever reason.

:y4:

I was waiting for you to make an appearance. As usual, you never disappoint.

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: When is too much for when it comes to owning DVD's?

I think this has run it's course. Locked.