Posted by dgates on 11/30/06 20:01

On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:34:14 -0800, JoeBloe
<joebloe@thebarattheendoftheuniverse.org> wrote:

>On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:17:01 -0800, dgates <dgates@spamlinkline.com>
>Gave us:
>
>>2. How bad is it to place a bare DVD on a wooden shelf,
>
> Why be the lazy fucktard that can't empty the caddy tray disc into
>its proper case BEFORE you get the disc you want to put in out of its
>case? In other words, YES, EVERY contact with the optical surface CAN
>and likely does scratch said surface.
>
>> or on another
>>DVD? The way the 25-packs of blank DVDs come shipped in a big stack,
>>it doesn't seem like it would be that big a deal.
>
> The way they come stacked is exactly that. Stacked, right on top of
>each other's hub perfectly, which keeps them separated, Going around
>the house tossing loose stacks around is NOT hub to hub and can very
>easily cause further abrading.
>
> It is not a big deal for some punk with a bunch of burned discs full
>of data he filched somewhere.
>
> It IS a big deal for folks that BUYT their library contents, and
>maintain it in as mint like condition as possible.
>
> In other words, I never *need* to EVER clean my discs because my
>disc handling conduct is such that they remain in mint condition at
>all times.
>
> Too many casual fucktards already in the world. I don't need to
>jump on that bandwagon.


Well...

Thanks for the advice embedded in that reply.

But, my, you do seem to have a bit of scorn for the lazy and casual
"fucktards" of the world. I wonder what percentage of people we're
referring to. :-o

Anyway, a nice, detailed answer. It'll prompt me to be a little more
careful with my DVDs.

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