What are the top 5 animated baddies in your opinion? just list 5 and what show they are from. mine are.......

1) amon ( devilman )
2) unicron ( transformers movie)
3) freeza ( dragonball z )
4) griffith ( berserk )
5) plankton ( spongebob )

[ This is the fixed version of the one posted above. I edited it back to it's original state ^_~]

I've spoken with JJ and Shibo at length about this, along with many of the users in IRC chat.. The fact of the matter is that readership on the boards here has really declined. Nobody takes our boards seriously any more, because when they try to post, their threads get hijacked. Hell, even most of the mods and the admins don't like reading the forums much any more.. This is not a good thing. We love you guys, and all the other posters, but that does not mean that we want to see a response from you to every single post on these boards. If you have helpful info to answer a question, or something valuable to say, great. That's what the boards are here for. If you dont, well, then don't post.

And please, in the name of god, if someone asks a question and you don't know, don't post! The poster will figure out that you don't know by your lack of posting, you don't need to inform them of your ignorance. General babble is your forum to use for any purpose. Spam away, that's what it's there for. Shibo and I will be doing some heavy cleanup, deletions, etc, to get this general discussion board back to the point where it can be considered useful and taken seriously. I need all of your help on this one. We don't want to have to delete and move posts, but that's what needs to be done at this point.

All we ask is that you think before you post. Don't hold conversations in these threads. We have an IRC link for that, and there's ICQ for that purpose as well...let me outline these points for everyone again, in an easier to read format

1. Read the main page’s FAQ
2. Whenever you have a question or want to make a post, do a quick search (the board function, not with your eyes) and see if it has been asked/discussed previously
3. Don’t reply to posts if you have nothing new to say
4. Don’t bring up posts that are several months old unless it is really important
5. Respect is earned, not freely given
6. If someone has been posting here for a long time, chances are they’re respected; post count means nothing
7. No intolerance or prejudice of any kind to someone for something other than the stupid things that comes out of their mouth; you’ll be banned on the first offense. This includes racial slurs (and YES, "Jap" is a racial slur--ask anyone who lived through WWII) and abusive epithets.
8. Anything that comes out of an administrator’s mouth is gospel (except for Schultz’s and Shibo’s opinions on what anime is good)
9. Opinions cannot be defended by saying “it’s my opinion”
10. Do not state anything as fact of which you are not 100% certain
11. Do not make broad generalizations with limited knowledge: if you have only seen Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball Z, you lack the experience to talk about what are “the best anime of all time,” etc.
12. I’m always right
13. Learn to argue and defend your points
14. Think before you speak
15. I’m also smarter and more knowledgeable than you
16. If you’re going to ask a question about a translation, emulator, etc., make sure you’ve read the readme beforehand
17. Post things in the appropriate forums
18. Oh, and also better looking than you
19. Spell correctly and use proper grammar and capitalization
20. No Dub vs Sub threads. (Dub and Sub threads are allowed) We could argue what is better until we go blue in the face - there is no right answer. We'll avoid the flame war without them in general.

I. Companies
There are primarily four companies that produce HK DVD’s. Those companies are: Animation Video (AV), Anime Cartoon/Manga International (AC/MI), Anime Studio (AS/MAC), and FX.

AV
AV DVD cases usually have a small, red triangle, with the words “Animation Video” printed on the lower, left-hand corner that bears a striking resemblance to the AC logo. Not much is known about AV, other than the fact they feature many copies of officially licensed DVD’s.

AC/MI
AC DVD cases usually have a small, orange triangle, with the words “Anime Cartoon” printed on the lower, left-hand corner. The original MI disc cases have a small, green M, with the words “Manga International” stamped on the lower-left hand corner. As of the creation of this guide, MI no longer places any logo on the exterior of the DVD case. AC/MI is often considered to be one of the best HK DVD manufacturers, usually boasting superior audio, video, and subtitle quality. Their quality is usually looked upon with high regards, but do not expect the same quality of officially licensed DVD’s. You may visit AC/MI at their website, located at http://www.anime-cartoon.com/.

AS
AS DVD cases usually have a small, blue moon, with the words “Anime Studio” printed on the lower, left-hand corner. Although, the most current releases feature a yellow moon. The quality of AS DVD’s is usually regarded less than AC/MI’s. The quality degradation is usually a result of compression, which allows more episodes to fit on a single disc. The main of advantage of AS is their cost and copies of officially licensed DVD’s that many other companies do not feature.

MAC
This is the new name under which AS producing their titles. They re-did some old titles and release all the new ones under the name MAC. MAC's are usually direct rips, nothing altered (logo's, compression etc.) from MI FX and Region 1 dvd's. They also have some original work as well. A good example is Hellsing which has good original subtitles. You may visit AS/MAC at their website, located at http://www.animegod.com/.

FX
FX DVD cases usually have a small, red circle enclosing the green letters “FX” printed on the lower-left hand corner. FX DVD’s are primarily copies of officially licensed DVD’s and are often regarded as “perfect” replicas. As it is with any other HK DVD manufacturer, no release is actually “perfect,” but many of FX’s reproductions have few flaws.

EZDVD
EZDVD is reprinting all the old FX titles plus releasing some new sets.. "They are considered to be the successors to FX"

II. HK DVD Reviews
Before requesting any quality checks/reviews from your fellow posters, please visit the Reviews section on this site, as well as Region 0 http://seihaku.freeservers.com/.

III. Future Releases
Most importantly, it must be understood that no one at Import-Anime knows which titles will be released in the future or when titles will be released. Each HK DVD manufacturer is extremely secretive, and must be to avoid interference from other companies. The only way to know about upcoming titles is to visit the manufacturers’ websites.

IV. The Import-Anime HK DVD Discussion Chat Room
If you would like to chat to with others from the HK DVD Discussion forum, you may visit the chat room by connecting through Esper at /server irc.esper.net, #Import-Anime. You can use mIRC http://www.mirc.com to join our channel or go there through this link http://etd.hypermart.net/chat/ia

V. Tracking If you want to track your package from Hong Kong, go here http://perso.club-internet.fr/alcahest/p...ackHK.html.
Thanks to Shady for writing most of this FAQ.

I have a problem with this guy's live action movies reviews.
maybe he didn't understand what's the purpose in reviewing hk dvds here, writing your own opinions about the goodness of the movie isn't exactly the point. we (at least I) want to read about video/audio/subtitle quality. then you can tell your opinion about the movie itself. Isn't there a way to delete unuseful reviews?:confused:

HK DVD's:

Cowboy Bebop (AV)
Blue Gender (FX)

R1 Anime:

Grave Of The Fireflies - Collectors Series (R1) *Sealed*


R1 Live-Action:

All About The Benjamins
American Pie 2
Beavis And Butt-Head Do America *Sealed*
Dogma
Friday
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Jay And Silent Bob Stirke Back
Juice *Sealed*
Idle Hands
Next Friday
Ocean's Eleven
Rush Hour 2
Spiderman

I'll just add these CD's (will sell for cheap or bundle together for trade):

Linkin Park - Hyrbrid Theory *Sealed*
Lil' Flip - Underground Legend *Sealed*
Nas - Stillmatic *Sealed*
Shakira - Laundry Service *Sealed*

I got those CD's as presents and never opened them. I already had the NAS cd and I don't like any of the other artists.

CURRENT TRADES:

COMPLETED TRADES:
JunkieJoe

Hey,

I have a couple of questions about the various GITS SAC Boxsets. (The FX in the store, the Magna one and the Anime Mac set) since on the Magna set has a review up.

1. Does someone no the total episode count for the sets (do any or all contain the full 26 episode first season)?
2. Can people tell me which set uses fansubs or HKsubs (or a mixture of the two) as the show is comp,lex even when properly translated with cultual notes (still an amzing show though)
3. Can someone identify which sets are most likely using the R2's as a source as opposed to a tvrip? (though the digisubs I have which are most likely tvrips and look quite nice)
4. Does anyone know if the sound is 2.0 or 5.1 as the R2's has both and I can imagine even from my crappy comp speakers that this shows is great with surround sound.
5. For people who have the boxsets what are your general imperssions with the set?

Thanks so much for taking the time to help me out I just finished episode 21 and it was amazing the ending was perfect. I really look forward to showing other people this series and that is why I have so many questions about the various sets.
Thanks
gfanikf

Ok let me fill you in on something... I love Animediscount.net... The prices are great and the admin is awesome.

But the people at their forum are just down right stupid. Let me show you something an asshole did to me. I posted a thread asking an opinion on which berserk image banner people liked. It was for an opinion to choose which one I would use for a new project.

The trial page was here http://www.wideopenwest.com/~dmkennedy/berserk

Some dickhead stole one of my images and put it on his sig on the forums.

Check out the pms I got... And even the one from their own Moderator! The kids name is "Guts279X"

Quote: Me:I don't appreciate you stealing one of my images I made... That is for an up and coming project.... YOU cannot just take an image that I put up to show you guys for your opinion.

You have to ask me atleast first. I expect a reply dude.

Guts279X:w old r you

Guts279X: :p

Me:EH? Why is that a question

Replied with another pm with this ...

Me: I am 18

Guts279X:just wondering cause I'm only 12

Then he replies with another pm..
Guts279X:LOL I'm 17 and if I didn't care about not getting banned here I'd swear you off!!!!

Me:swear me off for stealing myh fucking banner I made...

Listen asshole... You dont go around stealing others work.

You have no right to say anything to me newb.

Guts279X:I was here way before you M.F I joined in early september but there was a syetem glitch and my charecter was deleted because I entered a wrong email adress to gor F. yourself

Me:rofl... I dont give two shits about you or your messageboard... All of you at the MB are fucking retards who know nothing about anime. The only reason I stick around is for the admin who is a great person with great deals.

"Your character" if you could even spell that... It is your username/account... Not your character.. Your not in your own little fantasy game, rofl.

If you wish to keep going I can have your IP and can have damage done.

Guts279X:as KerinSpirit told you *Kerin = the mod*

In any case. It isn't exactly stealing your banner, otherwise we would all be theives because everyone uses someone elses banner. Next time just add a note to your site stating if you want to use my banner, please ask permission first.

next time read carefully DumbAs*

Me:F#*(KING READ KID... And your the dumbass you cant even spell dumbass.

She agreed with me... She has no idea what she is talking about and you took it out of context. If the image is scanned from someone and is universally around to use that is ok... IF I MADE THE IMAGE IT IS A DIFFERENT STORY.. YOU ARE F(#KING RETARDED AND NOW YOUR COMPUTER IS GONE. I have your IP and I hope you like having your computer messed up

Guts279X:first of all I know that my charecter's real name is Gatts second of all when did I ever say to you anything about my messageboard dumbAS* as for IP I'll just do the same to you, you ooo look at me i make Berserk banners I bet you have no friends I bet that you spend all day sitting at your little computer working on your website you probly play with yourself every time you see bulma right

Quote:JADED GOD Posted:

Umm guts I see your new sig pic and I made that pic... http://www.wideopenwest.com/~dmkennedy/berserk

You can't just take it without asking me.... I would probably happily let you use it, but you didn't even ask.

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QUOTE (Jaded God @ Dec 15 2003, 06:34 AM)
Umm guts I see your new sig pic and I made that pic... http://www.wideopenwest.com/~dmkennedy/berserk

You can't just take it without asking me.... I would probably happily let you use it, but you didn't even ask.

To address this matter.

1. This is between you two, so lets solve this in a civilizied manner.
2. This is also more of a personal issue, so next time use the PM's to state your qurrals.

Personally in my opinion. Yeah that's cool that you made the banner Jaded God. It would have been better if Guts asked permission to use it, but it is a website. So he probably stumbled upon it and didn't know you made it. If you advertised the site letting people know it was there. Then you're pretty much asking people to take a look and use the banners.

You two I hope can handle this on your own. Come to some kind of agreement. If any real problems arise. PM me and I'll handle it from there.

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First off I posted a test page to ask opinions on my berserk graphic that I was making.. Not for someone to steal or use it...

Website doesn't mean that you can take it... Especially if it is an original work... That wasn't just a normal scan or shot... I edited it fully adding effects, layer effects, blurs, etc. And it will be used for an up and coming project.

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QUOTE (Jaded God @ Dec 15 2003, 12:42 PM)
First off I posted a test page to ask opinions on my berserk graphic that I was making.. Not for someone to steal or use it...

Website doesn't mean that you can take it... Especially if it is an original work... That wasn't just a normal scan or shot... I edited it fully adding effects, layer effects, blurs, etc. And it will be used for an up and coming project.

Then you should have set up the website so when someone tries to copy the web address, a message will come up that doesn't allow them to use it.
I know this exsists because I was on a website that I tried to use a banner and it wouldn't let me. And that was the one with my animated Kenshin I use right now. I just happen to find it on another website.

In any case. It isn't exactly stealing your banner, otherwise we would all be theives because everyone uses someone elses banner. Next time just add a note to your site stating if you want to use my banner, please ask permission first.

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UMM it is too stealing KerinSpirit... If I made it myself it is stealing... It is not stealing if you take an image on the web that has been scanned or is everywhere... It is a different matter when I made that image.

Second... The right click disabled protection... It is easy to get around that... You hit enter while right clicking. And I shouldn't/don't have to put a protection on a site that I was just showing some honest people here asking which they like more.

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QUOTE (Jaded God @ Dec 15 2003, 04:19 PM)
UMM it is too stealing KerinSpirit... If I made it myself it is stealing... It is not stealing if you take an image on the web that has been scanned or is everywhere... It is a different matter when I made that image.

Second... The right click disabled protection... It is easy to get around that... You hit enter while right clicking. And I shouldn't/don't have to put a protection on a site that I was just showing some honest people here asking which they like more.

That's cool. Well, in any case. Talk to Guts about removing it if you want him too. If you don't want him too and he refuses. Let me know and I'll remove it. But I'm sure you two can handle this in a civil manner.

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Thanks Kerin... He pmed me and removed it... he just typed smile laughing faces. I didnt think it was too funny.

I mean I would make a banner for him anytime.. But it starts with asking

1. Is this site reliable...?
2. Is there a plan for replacement discs etc??
3. Are there usually problems with the orders?

Just curious

And why don't I have the option of adding my Avatar?

I was wondering if there was a possibility that y'all could get Sailor Moon Stars and Cheeky Angel Part 1 and Part 2

I've noticed a new trend in peoples signatures with the graphics getting bigger and taller. What's brought about this change?

I don't know how other people are connected to the internet but I'm on a dial up connection and those big signatures can really slow down a page for me.

Not to mention that it takes longer to scroll through a discussion because I'm spending half my time working past the same few graphics over and over.

Could we impliment some guidelines for graphics in sig files?
Maybe a height limit if nothing else?

ok, what is the deal with the plastic buttons that MI uses to hold the dvds in the case? how the heck do you get the disc back in? I admit I am totally confused by this. It seems that when the discs are first put in, the button is attached first as a seperate piece and then that piece of plastic is locked into the plastic holder in the gatefold. I can get the button to reclose, but not with the disc in. Is there some trick or do you just have to push really really hard?