burns3016 Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 How long can a forum like this survive with a "dying" format as its' discussion topic? Don't get me wrong, I LOVE MiniDisc. I always have. I always defend it whenever I hear a negative comment, always have & always will. I grabbed a home deck when they first became available in Australia years ago. I even owned a 4-Track Yamaha MiniDisc recorder for my home studio (excellent unit, & the 8-track that came later was even better). Then I grabbed a MZ-R500 & it lasted me for ages. Along came Hi-MD, & boy was I impressed. I mean how can all the "haters" out-there question it's brilliance now? But still they don't listen. Not to mention iPod & the whole MP3 revolution! It's just made it that much harder for people to notice (and care about) my MZ-NH900 etc, when they all have their "niffty" mp3 players hanging from their necks.Again, don't get me wrong. I fully support this forums existence. I'm fairly new to this forum but I really appreciate it & the advice etc. it offers. I'm just wondering if anyone has an opinion on how long they believe that this forum can survive with a "dying" format as it's main discussion topic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbb90 Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 If the fromat is 'dying' then you would assume the forums would stay here for longer, Right?People would need help, support that sony woulden't offer, so they would turn to unofficial support only!Just my opinion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyIvan Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 The forum will last as long as it needs to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 I've been toying with the idea of eventually merging this and atraclife together to make a forum/blog dedicated to the world of Sony. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiesto Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 That would be a good idea , then there would be sudforums for car audio, home audio and cell phones among others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDX-400 Posted April 14, 2006 Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 It will last FOREVER!!! hahahaha...Okay not really, lol.But like Krazyivan said, as long as it has to sounds about right.Chris I think merging the two (at some point in the future) would eventually make the most sense and would be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuge Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 Chris ,..It will be nice to have one single forum for Sony products . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbb90 Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 I've been toying with the idea of eventually merging this and atraclife together to make a forum/blog dedicated to the world of Sony. We'll see.That does sound like a good Idea!Have you considered about posting a poll on what members of the forums think of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayzray Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 gee;; that puts me out in the pasture; i hate Sony; where will i go?a Forum JUST for Sony; no! you can't do that! they are the cause of all the problems; well; maybe i'll have to forgive them; and think of them as "initials" instead.S.O.N.Y. (society of neutral youngsters)?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny mac Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 I think this forum should be kept separate from ATRAClife. There's plenty of activity and interest here and it's good to have a forum with a common ground between most of the contributors. Besides, we wouldn't want to alienate all the non-Sony MD unit users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayzray Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 i second that; keep this forum separate; there will still be a "War" all the time betweem the Recorderers and the sudo-ipoders (atracers). (semi-tech ppl)!to me a HDD is a cop out; no matter what Brand it is of what medium.there is a "Special Mentality" involved with MD/Hi-MD that the others DON"T have.even the LEVEL of conversation cannot be the same. ti me; it would be like talking to "The Wall" (excuse me Roger Waters). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atrain Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 I've been toying with the idea of eventually merging this and atraclife together to make a forum/blog dedicated to the world of Sony. We'll see.i like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayzray Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 (edited) oh second thought; i change my mind; it YOUS GUYS' forum; yous put a LOT of work into this forum; and yous should do what's best for it.i will survive; i am like a cockaroach (sp); i'll survive anything.knock yourselves out and have a good time; i will be lurking here and there; but i am "despencable" (sp); yous will go on and on even when i leave.yes; it would be INTERESTING to see a change;; a merge;; DeBurge; and some splurge. it would also mean meating more ppl (members); no matter what moods they have. Edited April 20, 2006 by rayzray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Just my point of view but I'd rather keep it seperate. Or if it was merged at least some distinction between minidisc and Sony. I've loved mindisc.org as a great source of inpartial informtion for minidisc enthusiasts. Obviously there is a huge connection between minidisc Sony and atrac, but for me I'd hate to see it become a Sony fansite.CheersPug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPlitude Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 i think that the true question is, how long will this forum board last after the demise of md and hi-md as supposed with the release of the rh1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrius Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 I'd still want the forums to remain separate. It's not like we need people comparing the low quality of PS2s to the reliability of MD and saying it sucks just because its Sony.This forum will last even after mankind has gone extinct from the face of the Earth. And bots will do the posting mimicking our style in order to make it look there are still live members posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZosoIV Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Seriously people, I don't see what all the paranoia is about. It's 2006 and there are still people collecting 8-tracks, wax cylinders, and wire recorders - and those all are between 25 and 120 years old. MD will likely still have a following long after it's left for dead by the consumer electronics industry - and people will still need a place to talk about it. The millions of recorders and players out there right now won't suddenly stop working if/when Sony announces that MD will no longer be produced. I do feel that the MD forum and Sony forum should be kept separate, though. MD is a unique format and IMO deserves a separate place to talk about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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