FerL <ferl@someplace.net> wrote in news:LkLOv.151669$y33.68041@fx28.iad:
> On Sat, 06 Sep 2014 21:04:42 +0000, Nat wrote:
>
>> Guess I want to tell you a couple of things. First, Desire Me wasn't
>> half bad! I know it's history and was prepared for a stinker. Not so
>> much. I grew up next door to MGM's backlot where Desire Me's French
>> town was created on a set called Dutch Street. Loved seeing that.
>
> Hi, Nat. Glad you enjoyed it. That must've been quite an experience.
> I didn't grow up anywhere near there. My passion for classic movies
> is due to my dad collecting 8mm films. Initially, I was drawn mostly
> to the horror genre but I now enjoy most genres. I never took a big
> interest in silents, although I recall watching many on 8mm, mostly
> comedies---Little Rascals, L&H, Keystone Kops, Buster Keaton, etc.
>
>> I go back about 10 years on alt.binaries,multimedia.vintage-film. In
>> the old days if you downloaded films--or requested them--you were
>> expected to contribute to the site by uploading films. Has that
>> tradition died? I didn't and don't know how to upload--though I could
>> learn--so back then I didn't ask for much and very infrequently.
>> That is a practice I seem to have abandoned entirely though not
>> without an element of guilt and all because of you and your library.
>> How do you feel about being the sole old film provider for so many of
>> us without any payback except thanks?
>
> I really don't mind. Obviously, it would be nice to see more people
> contributing but I imagine most folks would find it a somewhat
> difficult task, creating the PARs and RARs. Upload speed is also
> an issue, as well as caps (monthly bandwidth limits). It's a simple
> task for a computer geek with a fast unlimited internet connection. ;)
>
>> And how in the world can you have every film I've ever asked for. No
>> one's collection is that big! If you are happy with this situation,
>> then I will probably have a request every week. There are loads of
>> old films I'd like to see again.
>
> Well I do have a good collection but I also have friends with stuff
> I don't collect (silents, westerns, musicals, war, color films) and
> I can usually get most anything within minutes through the internet.
>
> Nat, feel free to request as often as you like. No need to limit
> yourself to one per week. If you have a wish list, go ahead and
> send it.
>
> Cheers,
> FerL
>
Thanks again and again for your generous attitude toward requests. You
may regret this. Call a halt whenever you've had enough. I remember when
Dad brought home an 8mm projector and a handful of b&w shorts. No sound
of course. Keystone Kops films where fun because they used to drive
around Culver City where I lived. Same was true for L&H. Long may they
wave.PS. I've been living in Britain for 40 years so films from home are
a rare treat..
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