Comments on: Scene # 50,000 Contest Update

By: mitchrocn22

mitchrocn22 — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:57:58 +0000

Polksalad1-Thank you and I agree with your assessment. Let’s see what develops and remain optimistic- you have a significant number of days and high probability to be correct, I believe. Really cool to have been tracking-I was close to daily for awhile now every five hours-

By: polksalad1

polksalad1 — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:14:05 +0000

I wholeheartedly agree with Mitch’s suggestion to give us warning when titles are going to be deleted due to licensing issues. Aside from the minor impact to this contest of luck, I’d be more upset if one of my Favorites that I didn’t have downloaded disappeared. I watch via flash player most of the time so that’s bound to happen eventually and it’d be nice to know beforehand. As for the contest, the latest updates are killing me! Several DVDs in a row with only 3 or 4 scenes. Unless my calculations are off or a miracle barrage of blowjob movies hit, I’m toast. Good luck Mitch! Sounds like you’re a long time member so it would be well deserved. Although you’d better watch out for whoever has after July 2nd if this pace keeps up.

By: mitchrocn22

mitchrocn22 — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:58:16 +0000

Ropeadope- thanks again for the update and making it clear why certain titles are absent from the site. I would like to suggest, in an effort to remain focused on ‘customer-satisfaction’ (an area VB is strong), and considering there have not been to my knowledge a large number of expired license agreements at least within my preferred group, give an advance indication on titles that will leave us. At some stage within this century, I will upgrade my technology and not have need to delete scenes from my hard-drive to make room for new ones and than determine the need/desire to recreate what i deleted. There is apart of that process that I enjoy (as weird as it maybe), but at least with an advance ‘warning’ certain titles will disappear it will give an opportunity to take desired steps as a member. I can also recall and perhaps unrelated, but witnessed titles that reappeared i.e. ‘Capital Punishment’-which Rope I have been to lazy to mention my enjoyment of the behind bars scene Dillan Lauren-so there we go. Good Luck-Polksalad1!

By: ropeadope

ropeadope — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:35:21 +0000

@ mitchrocn22 & polksalad1 – First off, it’s good to see you polksalad1, as I wasn’t aware if you’ve been following the recent developments. You are both welcome for the contest update, which as it turned out, SUCKED! I did not take into account the possibility of scenes being deleted. The explanation is that a group of titles needed to be removed for licensing reasons. The Content team does not like removing titles, and this step is only taken when all other avenues have been fully exhausted. Unfortunately for our contest, the timing was a bit harsh. I’ve read through my original post multiple times. While there would have been no way for a member to factor scene deletions into their date computations, I’ve concluded it is all part of the luck of the contest. My current projections are estimating a winning date of June 29th or June 30th. But a lot can happen between now and then. I do not have the authority to award duplicate prizes. Let’s see how it plays out. If my current projections are accurate, I’ll look into the possibility of a consolation prize (can’t promise anything, but I will broach the topic).

By: polksalad1

polksalad1 — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:09:11 +0000

Ropeadope, thanks for the update on the contest. I’ve got my fingers crossed and I’m glad to be in the hunt. If the missing scenes go unexplained and it impacts the outcome, maybe you should just award *two* membership prizes

By: mitchrocn22

mitchrocn22 — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:55:36 +0000

Thanks Ropeadope- I have been a member since 2005/2004 (under different names but always the ‘mitch’ prefix) and have witnessed DVD’s removed from the database i.e. ‘Tails From The Toilet’-I know this name specifically (lost scenes from a failed hd-most unfortunate). I sent a note to support over six months ago, specifically relating to my desire to recreate and/or download scenes from the mentioned DVD. I am yet to receive a reply. I am led to believe some DVD’s once apart of the total can be removed at the discretion of VB or perhaps the underlying producer/distributor (a guess). But if what u stated remains reality (decrease in total scenes)-my chance to win the contest is greatly enhanced. Please keep us posted- I know u will. Thanks in advance-mitch

By: ropeadope

ropeadope — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:31:11 +0000

@ mitchrocn22 - Welcome bro. Something happened yesterday for which I'm attempting to obtain an explanation. One hundred forty eight scenes disappeared from the totals displayed on the VideoBox homepage. My inclination at this point is to count forward from this scene 49,000. I'll post any future updates here.

By: mitchrocn22

mitchrocn22 — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:04:13 +0000

Ropeadope-thanks for the update. I am remaining hopeful.

By: deadip

deadip — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:21:42 +0000

@ ropeadope
I appreciate your advice, but I had a friend file his own SSD, fought them for awhile and then got it. SSD doesn’t have Doctors that examine you, either. SSD pretty much accepts what your doctors have to say about your Health and your ability or lack of ability to work. Those Advocates get a big percentage of your first big check … NO THANKS!!! I want all my MONEY I’m entitled to.

By: ropeadope

ropeadope — Mon, 31 May 2010 06:27:39 +0000

@ deadip – Sorry to hear of your circumstances, but the contest closed on 12/31/09.

Be sure to file your SSD application ASAP. You and your doctor each have to complete part of the application. After you submit the paperwork, Social Security will have one of their doctors examine you. Several weeks later you’ll receive word of the decision. If you are turned down, consider hiring an advocate who specializes in these type of cases to fight on your behalf. A neighbor of mine filed for SSD and his application was rejected. He hired an advocate (the firm which advertises heavily on TV and radio). They were able to reverse the original decision and he is receiving benefits. All the best to you.