Does anyone here still actually use a VCR? - GoFuckYourself.com

Rob · 03-03-2005, 06:59 PM

I haven't used a VCR for what seems like years. I have a shitload of VHS tapes just sitting around collecting dust.

Does anyone here still use a VCR or has it pretty much all switched over to DVD?

viki · 03-03-2005, 07:04 PM

I still do. VHS tapes are extremely cheap now, and it's not like the quality is terrible. I buy things on VHS when I only kind-of want them but don't think they warrant a $20 (or more).

OG LennyT · 03-03-2005, 07:06 PM

I havent used a VCR in ages

I laugh at people buying the tapes still

DarkBob · 03-03-2005, 07:11 PM

I unhooked my vcr a long time ago. I still have my laser disc player hooked up, but it's pretty much worthless now too. My dvd collection is much bigger than my vhs collection ever was.

chupachups · 03-03-2005, 07:13 PM

I trying to go 100% digital - threw out like 200 tapes two months ago.

Furious_Male · 03-03-2005, 07:15 PM

I dont use one for viewing VCRs but one of my family rooms still has a sound system run through one.

Inde · 03-03-2005, 07:23 PM

that's funny.... haven't touched one of those in years

Spunky · 03-03-2005, 07:24 PM

Raises hand...although I haven't used it in 4 years

viki · 03-03-2005, 07:25 PM

I think it depends on if you're a big movie buff or not, I'm definitely the latter. Besides, I couldn't possibly buy a COPS DVD with a straight face.

jhauser · 03-03-2005, 07:37 PM

Whats a VCR? lol just kidding I use mine for family videos. My grandparents dont know how to burn cds so we exchange video footage the old fashioned way.

thefool · 03-03-2005, 07:39 PM

I have over 600 movies on VHS and another 150 disney movies on VHS so I use my vcr when I want something classic to watch. But mostly it just gets used for the kids. All the more recent (past 2-3 yrs) everything I've bought has been on DVD. (they take up so much LESS ROOM!!!)

edit: almost forgot... most of my porn collection is on VHS lol so yeah I guess I do use the VCR occassionally

fl_prn_str · 03-03-2005, 08:00 PM

VCR....WTF is that........Oh its kinda like an 8 track......i see

Sosa · 03-03-2005, 08:05 PM

we do, we have some workout videos on VHS that me and my gf use.

SykkBoy · 03-03-2005, 08:17 PM

over 650 vhs videos, yeah, still use a vcr (until I get the energy/time to start burning everything onto DVD)

sickkittens · 03-03-2005, 08:19 PM

I rarely use it. Only for older drum solo/lesson tapes I still have.

Spunky · 03-03-2005, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fl_prn_str

VCR....WTF is that........Oh its kinda like an 8 track......i see

You smart alec whipper snappers

Dagwolf · 03-03-2005, 08:27 PM

Is that like 8-track or something?

SomeCreep · 03-03-2005, 08:27 PM

I use my vcr all the time. Way more than my dvd player.

pr0nspyder · 03-03-2005, 08:35 PM

I have a VCR somewhere in the basement but I haven't touched it in years.

Vitasoy · 03-03-2005, 08:37 PM

Haven't used my in a long time.

Holly · 03-03-2005, 08:49 PM

I do. I have tons and tons of VHS tapes. I'm too lazy to burn them all and most of them I doubt I would watch, even though I won't throw them out. I also have a lot of home/personal videos that are on VHS. I really, really need to burn all those on to DVDs and stick the tapes somewhere safe as a back up. I'll probably do that right after I clean out all my closets and tupperware cabinet (never).

Babagirls · 03-03-2005, 08:50 PM

i gotta watch my old vhs pornos somehow lol

Peaches · 03-03-2005, 08:51 PM

The tuner is out on the TV in the bedroom so I have to use the VCR tuner so the TV works. Every once in awhile I'll stick an old tape in there and watch it. Mostly just fun, goofy stuff that you can pick up at the dollar bin at Target like old tv show episodes

Zerof8 · 03-03-2005, 08:54 PM

only when I want to rent something that I cant find on dvd.

wedouglas · 03-03-2005, 08:58 PM

mine broke years ago...why would i replace it? im extremely anti old technology...

rowan · 03-03-2005, 10:26 PM

My parents in law asked me to record a program for them... I couldn't be bothered setting up the VCR to record off-air so I just chucked a blank DVD-R disc into the DVD recorder.

The only time I use the VCR now is to transfer from analog VHS tapes to digital DVD-RAM discs.

Pornwolf · 03-03-2005, 11:24 PM

Fuucccck! I haven't even seen a VCR in a couple of years!

RawAlex · 03-03-2005, 11:27 PM

I have an s-vhs machine that I use for making demo tapes for clients when doing editing work for them. Sometimes clients actually want the finished product on VHS. It isn't exactly overwhelming popular. With the arrival of HD tv, I think you will see these things disappearing pretty quickly.

Alex

03-03-2005, 06:59 PM	#1
Rob I'm a great bowler. Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Right Outside of Normal. Posts: 13,309	Does anyone here still actually use a VCR? I haven't used a VCR for what seems like years. I have a shitload of VHS tapes just sitting around collecting dust. Does anyone here still use a VCR or has it pretty much all switched over to DVD? __________________

03-03-2005, 07:04 PM	#2
viki Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,640	I still do. VHS tapes are extremely cheap now, and it's not like the quality is terrible. I buy things on VHS when I only kind-of want them but don't think they warrant a $20 (or more). __________________ viki [at] realsexcash [dot] com 228 263 454

03-03-2005, 07:06 PM	#3
OG LennyT Wall Street Pimp Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 14,345	I havent used a VCR in ages I laugh at people buying the tapes still __________________ Tradeking - my online broker \| 4.95 a trade \| make real $$

03-03-2005, 07:11 PM	#4
DarkBob Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,300	I unhooked my vcr a long time ago. I still have my laser disc player hooked up, but it's pretty much worthless now too. My dvd collection is much bigger than my vhs collection ever was. __________________ Bling Cash Kicks Ass

03-03-2005, 07:13 PM	#5
chupachups Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sweden/Spain you sum bitch! Posts: 6,576	I trying to go 100% digital - threw out like 200 tapes two months ago. __________________

03-03-2005, 07:15 PM	#6
Furious_Male Doing the grind since 99 Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 16,881	I dont use one for viewing VCRs but one of my family rooms still has a sound system run through one. __________________ Living in Virtual Reality Contact: Email (preferred): furiousmale .at. gmail - Skype: live:shanedws

03-03-2005, 07:23 PM	#7
Inde Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 983	that's funny.... haven't touched one of those in years

03-03-2005, 07:24 PM	#8
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03-03-2005, 07:25 PM	#9
viki Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,640	I think it depends on if you're a big movie buff or not, I'm definitely the latter. Besides, I couldn't possibly buy a COPS DVD with a straight face. __________________ viki [at] realsexcash [dot] com 228 263 454

03-03-2005, 07:37 PM	#10
jhauser Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,924	Whats a VCR? lol just kidding I use mine for family videos. My grandparents dont know how to burn cds so we exchange video footage the old fashioned way. __________________ TopBucks.com\| PlugInFeeds.com\| PinkVisual.com I am not one of those girls that go Mobi ing around my mobile solution is for you and you only. icq 175789972

03-03-2005, 07:39 PM	#11
thefool Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ICQ 341530034 Posts: 1,593	I have over 600 movies on VHS and another 150 disney movies on VHS so I use my vcr when I want something classic to watch. But mostly it just gets used for the kids. All the more recent (past 2-3 yrs) everything I've bought has been on DVD. (they take up so much LESS ROOM!!!) edit: almost forgot... most of my porn collection is on VHS lol so yeah I guess I do use the VCR occassionally __________________ NF pays $50 for each new join! Last edited by thefool; 03-03-2005 at 07:41 PM..

03-03-2005, 08:00 PM	#12
fl_prn_str Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,736	VCR....WTF is that........Oh its kinda like an 8 track......i see

03-03-2005, 08:05 PM	#13
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	we do, we have some workout videos on VHS that me and my gf use.

03-03-2005, 08:17 PM	#14
SykkBoy Jesus loves bacon Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sin City, Motherfucker Posts: 19,969	over 650 vhs videos, yeah, still use a vcr (until I get the energy/time to start burning everything onto DVD) __________________ Support my new movie “The Second Coming”

03-03-2005, 08:19 PM	#15
sickkittens I am a meat popsicle. Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,100	I rarely use it. Only for older drum solo/lesson tapes I still have. __________________ HIGHEST PAYOUTS FOR NO-CONSOLE TOURS IN THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY! THIS SIG CAN BE YOURS FOR $200 - ICQ: 78881543

03-03-2005, 08:27 PM	#17
Dagwolf President of Canada Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leaving Hell, Entering Limbo Posts: 23,141	Is that like 8-track or something? __________________ Sleep well, and dream of large women.

03-03-2005, 08:27 PM	#18
SomeCreep :glugglug Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 26,118	I use my vcr all the time. Way more than my dvd player. __________________ Webair Hosting I use and recommend Webair for hosting.

03-03-2005, 08:35 PM	#19
pr0nspyder Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 4	I have a VCR somewhere in the basement but I haven't touched it in years.

03-03-2005, 08:37 PM	#20
Vitasoy GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 58,202	Haven't used my in a long time. __________________ [email protected]

03-03-2005, 08:49 PM	#21
Holly Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jesusland Posts: 10,017	I do. I have tons and tons of VHS tapes. I'm too lazy to burn them all and most of them I doubt I would watch, even though I won't throw them out. I also have a lot of home/personal videos that are on VHS. I really, really need to burn all those on to DVDs and stick the tapes somewhere safe as a back up. I'll probably do that right after I clean out all my closets and tupperware cabinet (never). __________________ War National Damn Champions Eagle

03-03-2005, 08:50 PM	#22
Babagirls Text Writer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 18,812	i gotta watch my old vhs pornos somehow lol __________________ Need a Text Writer? Blogs\|Reviews\|Descriptions\|Paysites\|TGP's\|Stories ICQ: 397892500

03-03-2005, 08:51 PM	#23
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	The tuner is out on the TV in the bedroom so I have to use the VCR tuner so the TV works. Every once in awhile I'll stick an old tape in there and watch it. Mostly just fun, goofy stuff that you can pick up at the dollar bin at Target like old tv show episodes

03-03-2005, 08:54 PM	#24
Zerof8 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,245	only when I want to rent something that I cant find on dvd. __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60. Let me repeat... A 120 x 60 button and no more that 3 lines of DEFAULT SIZE AND COLOR text.

03-03-2005, 08:58 PM	#25
wedouglas So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 5,921	mine broke years ago...why would i replace it? im extremely anti old technology...

03-03-2005, 10:26 PM	#26
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	My parents in law asked me to record a program for them... I couldn't be bothered setting up the VCR to record off-air so I just chucked a blank DVD-R disc into the DVD recorder. The only time I use the VCR now is to transfer from analog VHS tapes to digital DVD-RAM discs.

03-03-2005, 11:24 PM	#27
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	Fuucccck! I haven't even seen a VCR in a couple of years! __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

03-03-2005, 11:27 PM	#28
RawAlex So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In a house. Posts: 9,465	I have an s-vhs machine that I use for making demo tapes for clients when doing editing work for them. Sometimes clients actually want the finished product on VHS. It isn't exactly overwhelming popular. With the arrival of HD tv, I think you will see these things disappearing pretty quickly. Alex