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| Theresa |
How often do you watch TV? On average, how many hours or so do you watch a day/week/month?
I know that I am out of the norm, as I watch VERY little TV. I would say on average, I watch about an hour a month, which is usually with my friend's for social purposes.
I really don't enjoy watching television as much as I did when I was younger. I have realized there is much more out there in the world, than a brainwashing machine to stare at.
I think 98% of the shows on TV are garbage, and I prefer not to feed my brain that. Yes, I am out of the media loop massively, but I don't really care. What happens to stars, and other people around the world has little affect on me, if any at all.
I do not know a lot of the world events, as I avoid newspapers as well. Perhaps this makes me ignorant, but one of my favourite quotes is "ignorance is bliss".
I would much rather deal with my life, and my own issues alone, rather than trying to take on the world problems as well. I am the type to fret, and pine for others that I cannot help across the world. I do not like feeling negatively towards society, and so I shut myself off to the brutality of what it really is.
Of course, in the back of my head, I am aware of what is going on, but "out of sight, out of mind". I would say I lead a much happier lifestyle now that I am not so aware of the tragedies occuring all over the world on a daily basis.
I do not live in fear either, and so my concentration is put towards what can make my life more efficient, better, and happier, instead of worrying about what may happen if we go to war, etc. etc.
I am by far, not stupid. I read books, watch movies, use the internet (which is where I recieve most of my media updates) and I talk to many, many people who discuss current events. So, I am not completely in the dark. However, I am not constantly reminded either, and I like it that way.
My friends think I am weird, and I suppose I am; compared to what is seen as normal. However, I do not think it is normal for people to sit and stare at a box for hours on end. I also don't think it is natural for people to be so exposed to what goes on everywhere. I think it corrupts people more than it teaches. That is my opinion however, and I could most certainly be wrong.
It is a life choice I have made, and I am happy leading it this way. What I want to know is, how often do you watch television? Do you think it has helped you? Do you think that the exposure you recieve to disasters, tragedies, deaths, war, and all the other stuff has somehow corrupted you, or helped you? Do you think that you have become insensitive to others because of the over-exposure you recieve from media?
Give me your thoughts. |
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| Orbital32 |
| o crap. do we get a completion degree if we read the whole thing?? |
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| wwu.punisher |
| I don't use my television for anything other than movies and ER every Thursday night. Other than that, I don't watch anything. I can't deal with the commercials. Drives me up the wall. |
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| Boomer187 |
wtf, thats pretty darn long. plus 1/3 of the paragraphs start with "I" :wtf:
and I am drunk. |
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| Theresa |
| quote: | Originally posted by Boomer187
wtf, thats pretty darn long. plus 1/3 of the paragraphs start with "I" :wtf:
and I am drunk. |
The paragraphs starting with "I" are explaining my position on television, and why I don't watch it. That is what I want you to do. |
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| Fundamental |
I'll watch a few hours a week (football, news), but only at other people's houses. Mainly because my TV isn't that great for watching...
Theresa: You say you prefer not to feed your brain garbage, yet you spend a lot of your time here in the COR. What's the deal?! :p |
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| Theresa |
| quote: | Originally posted by Fundamental
Theresa: You say you prefer not to feed your brain garbage, yet you spend a lot of your time here in the COR. What's the deal?! :p |
ROTF! Good point :) |
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| nchs09 |
about 2 hours a day. 3 the most..
1 hour stricktly to bbc news and cnn.. i like to keep informed |
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| Theresa |
| quote: | Originally posted by nchs09
about 2 hours a day. 3 the most..
1 hour stricktly to bbc news and cnn.. i like to keep informed |
Why do you like to be informed?
Is there a reason? Do you recieve a sense of power of knowing? Do you feel safer? Do you feel more knowledgable?
Please explain why being informed about what goes on in the world, is important to you? |
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| Boomer187 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Theresa
The paragraphs starting with "I" are explaining my position on television, and why I don't watch it. That is what I want you to do. |
oh, I don't watch it either.
well until the new season of 24 starts.
or I might just dl the episodes like the last 3 seasons :wtf: |
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| Theresa |
| quote: | Originally posted by Boomer187
oh, I don't watch it either.
well until the new season of 24 starts.
or I might just dl the episodes like the last 3 seasons :wtf: |
Why don't you watch it? |
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| Dmatrox |
I watch too much TV.
Usually: Sopranos, ER, CSI + Sports.
Week: 1 + 1 + 1 + (3hr x 2 games)
= 9 h/week :nervous: |
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