The VF Calendar

Jane P. · 08-02-13, 11:39 AM

There's a calendar function on this site that nobody uses. It's true we don't have get-togethers much anymore, but we could be using the calendar function to announce release dates of upcoming dvds. That way they'd all be in one place.

Sue B · 08-02-13, 12:11 PM

It looks like the calendar ended in December 2012. (Was it written by Mayans?)

Jane P. · 08-02-13, 12:24 PM

You're right Sue. I just noticed that.

Vintage VFer · 08-02-13, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sue b

it looks like the calendar ended in december 2012. (was it written by mayans?)

lol! :d

Laura S. · 08-02-13, 06:36 PM

I seem to remember someone keeping that up in the past. I'd guess they no longer are? Anyone want to volunteer?

DawnP · 08-02-13, 10:38 PM

Yup, I was one of the folks that used to keep the calendar updated with upcoming DVD releases. I did it for about a year and a half, I think. It got to be too time-consuming; I was spending 10 hrs a week or so on it.

The biggest issue was that DVD release dates would change so often. Not to mention I did try to research which releases were re-releases or compilations of older footage so VFers wouldn't be fooled. Can anyone say 'Gaiam'?

And the sheer quantity of yoga vids being released back then, Yowza! It was hard to keep up. I don't even like yoga!!!

Wendy and the other mods were really very supportive and I appreciated it. But I think the sad part was when I discontinued it and nobody really noticed, LOL. I realized that *I* was my biggest fan.

It kind of took the joy out of reading VF after a while, since updating the calendar became a chore rather than a pleasurable project.

I am glad to be a VF fan in my own lurking ways these days.

Karen Beckwith · 08-03-13, 06:47 PM

Dawn - I used to look forward to seeing what was on the upcoming releases list and I do miss it! I'm just kinda easy-going when it comes to change, I guess.

mercedes · 08-03-13, 11:26 PM

Dawn - I used to read it too!

DawnP · 08-04-13, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the kind words you guys, I'm sure some folks did enjoy the new release calendar.

It just didn't make sense to try to keep ahead of Vfers who are rabid industry followers who always managed to find out about someone filming or a new DVD series coming out days or weeks before I picked up on it.

Let's face it, we are a lot more motivated than routine industry media venues like Gaiam, Amazon, Collage Video or even Mary at TotalFitnessDVDs.

Then there were painful times, trying to keep track of when Cathe's new series or Beachbody's latest was *really* coming out. I'm not even on Facebook, where followers would get juicy tidbits ahead of the public.

Anyway, it would be cool to have a user-updated calendar where everyone could submit updates. Has anyone seen that work on other forums?

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08-02-13, 11:39 AM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	The VF Calendar There's a calendar function on this site that nobody uses. It's true we don't have get-togethers much anymore, but we could be using the calendar function to announce release dates of upcoming dvds. That way they'd all be in one place. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

08-02-13, 12:11 PM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	It looks like the calendar ended in December 2012. (Was it written by Mayans?) __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

08-02-13, 12:24 PM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	You're right Sue. I just noticed that. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

08-02-13, 06:36 PM
Laura S. VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC	I seem to remember someone keeping that up in the past. I'd guess they no longer are? Anyone want to volunteer? __________________ Laura Laura's Workout Mantras: Something is better than nothing The best workout is the one you will DO

08-02-13, 10:38 PM
DawnP VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: California	ex-calendar moderator checking in Yup, I was one of the folks that used to keep the calendar updated with upcoming DVD releases. I did it for about a year and a half, I think. It got to be too time-consuming; I was spending 10 hrs a week or so on it. The biggest issue was that DVD release dates would change so often. Not to mention I did try to research which releases were re-releases or compilations of older footage so VFers wouldn't be fooled. Can anyone say 'Gaiam'? And the sheer quantity of yoga vids being released back then, Yowza! It was hard to keep up. I don't even like yoga!!! Wendy and the other mods were really very supportive and I appreciated it. But I think the sad part was when I discontinued it and nobody really noticed, LOL. I realized that I was my biggest fan. It kind of took the joy out of reading VF after a while, since updating the calendar became a chore rather than a pleasurable project. I am glad to be a VF fan in my own lurking ways these days. __________________ Dawn P.

08-03-13, 06:47 PM
Karen Beckwith VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	Dawn - I used to look forward to seeing what was on the upcoming releases list and I do miss it! I'm just kinda easy-going when it comes to change, I guess. __________________ Breast Cancer Survivor "Comfort zones are very often expanded by discomfort." - Mimi Solaire

08-03-13, 11:26 PM
mercedes Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: overseas	Dawn - I used to read it too!

08-04-13, 02:55 PM
DawnP VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: California	VFers were faster than the calendar Thanks for the kind words you guys, I'm sure some folks did enjoy the new release calendar. It just didn't make sense to try to keep ahead of Vfers who are rabid industry followers who always managed to find out about someone filming or a new DVD series coming out days or weeks before I picked up on it. Let's face it, we are a lot more motivated than routine industry media venues like Gaiam, Amazon, Collage Video or even Mary at TotalFitnessDVDs. Then there were painful times, trying to keep track of when Cathe's new series or Beachbody's latest was really coming out. I'm not even on Facebook, where followers would get juicy tidbits ahead of the public. Anyway, it would be cool to have a user-updated calendar where everyone could submit updates. Has anyone seen that work on other forums? __________________ Dawn P.