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"Wendecover" - What do you prefer?
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I know it has been said you can do it the way that has been mentioned in C but is there a clear concensus? Is there a set rule where one should be accepted above another or is it first come first served (because even if you do it by A, it's still following rules)?
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I know it has been said you can do it the way that has been mentioned in C but is there a clear concensus? Is there a set rule where one should be accepted above another or is it first come first served (because even if you do it by A, it's still following rules)?


Hmm, don't know. I haven't followed all thread complete.

I think yet it's used to contribute version A. or C. and the voters + screeners decide.
The voters, like often on cover contributions, decide on their personal preference. On which criteria the screeners decide ... ??? 
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But what making this covers worse than just the rating logo: This logo with the Wendecover hint. This is really horrible.


I couldn't agree more. I actually think that, if a majority is in favor of the "Wendecovers" here, an amendment to the rules should be made, specifically for German releases, to outlaw outside scans if a flipcover without FSK logo is available. These logos are so huge that they compromise the artwork's artistical integrity and should be removed wherever possible!
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I would prefer C.
But what is with the difficult point of Slipcovers which have the rating on it, but the Keep Case does not have it or has a Cover without it?
Like on the actual contribution of the Warlords Cover 4-260131-128035 ( and i am not sure, if the existing cover was taken from the slip cover, or not.......)

Because we all now that we should use the Cover of the Slip Case, and the one on the Keep Case only when it provides a better Picture....
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I know it has been said you can do it the way that has been mentioned in C but is there a clear concensus? Is there a set rule where one should be accepted above another or is it first come first served (because even if you do it by A, it's still following rules)?


There is no specific rule concerning flipcovers. AFAIK it is a problem of German releases only ever since a governing body in Germany (I don't know which one) decided that excessively huge FSK logos have to be placed on the front cover of packaged media (including video games). It is not so long ago that this ruling went into effect and created the problems we are discussing here.

I am in favor of an amendment of our Invelos rules in accordance with what the majority votes for here so that there is a clear and unmiistakable guideline for cover scans also for German releases.
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I know it has been said you can do it the way that has been mentioned in C but is there a clear concensus? Is there a set rule where one should be accepted above another or is it first come first served (because even if you do it by A, it's still following rules)?


I asked this when it first came up but didn't get an official reply.
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I think there's an option missing:
No matter what (inside or outside), but please, don't mix them up (even if an interpretation of Ken's clarification seems to allow this).
We already have several image combinations in the database that don't resemble any release of the DVDs in questions.
EDIT: And sometimes they aren't even legally correct DVD covers anymore, because there's no rating logo at all.
It all seems so stupid, it makes me want to give up!
But why should I give up, when it all seems so stupid?


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There is no specific rule concerning flipcovers. AFAIK it is a problem of German releases only ever since a governing body in Germany (I don't know which one)


Ursula von der Leyen, former minister of " Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth" (so basically for everyone except middle-aged single men).
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Ursula von der Leyen, former minister of " Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth" (so basically for everyone except middle-aged single men).


Thank you! 
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I think there's an option missing:
No matter what (inside or outside), but please, don't mix them up (even if an interpretation of Ken's clarification seems to allow this).
We already have several image combinations in the database that don't resemble any release of the DVDs in questions.
EDIT: And sometimes they aren't even legally correct DVD covers anymore, because there's no rating logo at all.


You're right that many covers are mixed up. (front from inside/back from outside)
The problem I see, is that without mixing it, you have a back cover without EAN/UPC. But in my opinion this is essential. The EAN/UPC is most times on what the Profile is added in database, so without these on the covers brings up severall problems.

And it's just the front that is "ugly"! And DVD Profiler is still a tool for us to handle our collections, so i would say it's on us to say what we prefer. And if we prefer covers without FSK-Logo why not adding them this way. Of course it should always be the cover which is provided with the DVD. Not taking from another Edition or some kind of customized covers.
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I think there's an option missing:
No matter what (inside or outside), but please, don't mix them up (even if an interpretation of Ken's clarification seems to allow this).


This are the options A. and B.
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Wow, many voters for A.

But still six more for a front without rating logo.
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EDIT: And sometimes they aren't even legally correct DVD covers anymore, because there's no rating logo at all.


The question is, do you need legally correct DVD covers in your collection, even if they look ugly. Or is it enough if in the profile is put in the correct rating?
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I voted "A", as this is the only way I see to make it easy and simple for anyone, its the cover that is shown in every store , it is the default cover.
This prevents ping pong battles.

Of course I agree that the inside without the ugly ratings logo looks much nicer, but I suggest we use that for the local database.

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The best solution would be the ability of contributing both versions! 


Can... Worms...


Would bring up really some problems, but is not the worst idea.

But why not? Adding a slot for the inside of the cover, so that both versions are added to the database and the user can flag locally which version he wants to show. (complete inside and complete outside)
Don't think this takes too much work.

So I don't think this would be such a bad idea.
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Of course I agree that the inside without the ugly ratings logo looks much nicer, but I suggest we use that for the local database.


But this adds more work to the user. Everytime you add a new DVD to your collection, you have to scan the covers on your own. Isn't imho very user-friendly.

See my post from 1:00 PM: I think this would bring up a user-friendly solution and perhaps this would be a plus for Profiler. Showing the inside of the cover. (if it's not just white)
You would have the alternate cover, somtimes is included, ...
... or the inside artwork, episode list, ...
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