Don't put all your stock in what you read over at AVS Forum. Do more research. Also, when you find a particular model you want, you might not want to wait until black friday to get it. The stores only have a few select models discounted, and those are bought ahead of time just for this purpose. Odds of the model you want being on that list are pretty slim.
Now is the best time to be buying a TV, since the new models are shipping, everyone wants to get rid of the old ones. So, your best buy is to get a model from last year and get the best savings, without having to get in line at midnight to possibly get a great deal.