Tv or no Tv, that is the question.

Post by **spot** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:27 pm

Nomad posted this earlier and I didn't want to break his thread by asking.Nomad;595680 wrote: Cable Tv vs Satellite Tv ?

Preferences ?

Which is better ?

Are the cable companies as lame as ever ?

Are the satellite tv companies surpassing cable tv in competetive pricing and service ?He left out the obvious alternative, not having a television at all. I find them impossible to ignore if they're on in a room. I much prefer to be in an environment which doesn't have one.

What is there about a television that makes it a must-have for you?

Have you ever spent a significant period without one? How did that compare?

What would persuade you to get rid of it for a trial period and see how you get on without?

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:33 pm

Very good question Spot, I for one am not a big TV person. I used to be, but as you well know, ummm a computer addict now.....

When my youngest child was little and I was expecting the 2nd and 3rd children, my ex and I went through a period of time without cable TV, so we only watched video tapes. Which was okay, but when they got older, and I got busier, unfortunately we allowed cable tv back into the home. Looking back, I liked not having the TV, kids enjoy it though....

Weekends that the children aren't home, I could care less if the TV ever gets turned on. My oldest son will turn the "music channel" on the tv, which drives me batty!!:-5

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:40 pm

I never watch tv...When I do it's usually the History Channel, Discovery Channel, or The National Geographic channel...I do watch American football every week on it, soccer matches, and other sports, but if it weren't for any of that I wouldn't own one myself...

RedGlitter · Post by **RedGlitter** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:42 pm

As soon as I got a computer I lost interest in the tv. I might watch History Channel from time to time or a couple other occasional things but I just don't care about it otherwise. If it's on for someone else after a short while it just becomes blather and starts aggravating me.

That said, if I'm upset enough about something, I'll turn it on and curl up on the couch and stare at it but I'm not really watching it. It's just mindless.

I think it's been about four or five months since I've actually watched tv.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:48 pm

I couldn't give up my tv, I'd miss the food network and DIY channel to much.

zinkyusa · Post by **zinkyusa** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:53 pm

I think most of the stuff on TV is $hit..I don't watch that much..I like History and Military channel, sports, golf channel of course..and news..If I didn't have one I would be fine.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:56 pm

I love my T.V. and I will not apologize for it.

I watch 24, House, The Unit, Lost and I love movies. Besides if I didn't watch T.V. I would be on here making even more of an ass of myself than I do now.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:57 pm

How do you watch the golf channel. :yh_sleep :yh_sleep

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:28 pm

I use the TV very little. Morning weather report, the maybe once in awhile repeat of an old TV show once a week or so. I could easily live without it, I really don't use it. I prefer it being quiet, rather than having it on for background noise. And to be honest, I think it has been over three years or more since I watched any show on the major networks here. There isn't one I would waste my time on.

Never seen Survivor, the Idol show, whatever. A good book is a lovely way to end an evening.

Marie5656 · Post by **Marie5656** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:55 pm

Interesting query, spot. I have always had a TV..and would not go without one in the house. But, actually, Rick is the bigger and most active television watcher in the house. I could do without for periods of time, he could not. Often, if he is watching something I have no interest in, I am either reading, puttering about the house, or on the computer.

If I am home alone for some reason for an extended period of time, I rarely have it on, except for maybe the news...or I have sometimes put on one of the digital music channels for background while I am doing other things.

guppy · Post by **guppy** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:17 pm

There was a period of several years that i had a tv but could only watch channel eight...public channel....and i did fine...

i prefer to have a tv..i like law and order and csi...i also watch the weather channel alot....

and i like to watch movies....

but i prefer the tv off when i am the only one around...for most of my life i had no control of the tv...my ex watched what he wanted and the kids had it when he didnt...its no big deal to me either way....

i am enjoying this stage in my .life though when i can actually see what i like and what interests me on tv....for the first time i can remember i have a choice in deciding what i like and what i dont....

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:19 pm

guppy;596237 wrote: There was a period of several years that i had a tv but could only watch channel eight...public channel....and i did fine...

i prefer to have a tv..i like law and order and csi...i also watch the weather channel alot....

and i like to watch movies....

but i prefer the tv off when i am the only one around...for most of my life i had no control of the tv...my ex watched what he wanted and the kids had it when he didnt...its no big deal to me either way....

i am enjoying this stage in my .life though when i can actually see what i like and what interests me on tv....for the first time i can remember i have a choice in deciding what i like and what i dont....

So, you watch the weather channel? Couldn't you just look outside?

guppy · Post by **guppy** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:20 pm

YZGI;596240 wrote: So, you watch the weather channel? Couldn't you just look outside?

:wah: well , right now it is so smokey here i cant see very far..looks like a heavy fog ....

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:24 pm

without my TV I could not watch DVD's, and Jr Minks could not watch cooking shows, and americas top model. I guess we require our TV, though I happily admit, It's nice not having to watch all sports, all day, now that there is no man in our lives hehehehehehehe

koan · Post by **koan** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 4:52 pm

I prefer no tv. I'm happily without television right now and have no desire to refer to a screen as anything other than a monitor.

crazygal · Post by **crazygal** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 6:25 am

I like to have GMTV on in the bedroom in the mornings while I get ready and love my soaps. Nothing would persuade me to ever give up my TV. I don't watch half as much as I used to though.

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 6:39 am

I hardly ever watch TV and I could go without owning them if it wasn't for the kids using them.

I'd rather read or drink beer!

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 7:32 am

sunny104;596537 wrote: I hardly ever watch TV and I could go without owning them if it wasn't for the kids using them.

I'd rather read or drink beer!

Why not read and drink beer???:wah:

I would imagine would make some stories more interesting....:wah:

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 7:35 am

WonderWendy3;596581 wrote: Why not read and drink beer???:wah:

I would imagine would make some stories more interesting....:wah:

I'm blond, I tend to be most successful persuing one activity at a time!

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:05 am

YZGI;596170 wrote: I love my T.V. and I will not apologize for it.

I watch 24, House, The Unit, Lost and I love movies. Besides if I didn't watch T.V. I would be on here making even more of an ass of myself than I do now.

I'm quite happy with my 42 incher (the old eyes aint what they used to be ) but saying that i may just go for a 50 inch next time ...

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:24 am

pantsonfire321@aol.com;596603 wrote: I'm quite happy with my 42 incher

:sneaky:

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:10 pm

pantsonfire321@aol.com;596603 wrote: I'm quite happy with my 42 incher (the old eyes aint what they used to be ) but saying that i may just go for a 50 inch next time ...

So, size does matter???:) :sneaky:

laneybug · Post by **laneybug** » Mon May 07, 2007 12:45 pm

spot;596159 wrote: Nomad posted this earlier and I didn't want to break his thread by asking.He left out the obvious alternative, not having a television at all. I find them impossible to ignore if they're on in a room. I much prefer to be in an environment which doesn't have one.

What is there about a television that makes it a must-have for you?

Have you ever spent a significant period without one? How did that compare?

What would persuade you to get rid of it for a trial period and see how you get on without?

TV isn't a must-have for me, but I certainly enjoy it. I don't watch all the crap on there. I love my Law & Order: SVU and other crime shows. I love Animal Planet, Discovery, History channel, etc. I really enjoy movies as well.

Yes, I've spent a significant period without watching a TV. I'd rather have one, even if I didn't have any channels, I'd still have one to watch movies. It's just entertainment and learning to me, just like reading, and I don't mind accepting that I really like it.

Nothing would persuade me to get rid of it for a trial period. I already know I can get on just fine without it. But like my computer, I like it. So why get rid of it? Unless someone gave me money or a free trip somewhere.

TV isn't a bad thing just because some of the stuff on it is complete junk.

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Tue May 08, 2007 3:32 am

Soberano;608363 wrote: Have to have my tv for the Sport, Simpsons etc, wifey likes her soaps.

Subscribed to Satanta sports yesterday cos they pinched the US golf and some of the premier league footie from sky. Will scrap sky sports next week after the footie finally finishes.

Ah man...

I ordered Setanta broadband the day before the Fulham vs Liverpool game and found out that broadband isn't the same as Setanta tv...

Then I found out about SopCast...Awesome...

Get alot of sports from all over the world...And it's free

There's alot of other stuff too...

SlipStream · Post by **SlipStream** » Tue May 08, 2007 6:26 am

we can't access cable where we live.

Post by **spot** » Tue May 08, 2007 7:06 am

SlipStream;608662 wrote: we can't access cable where we live.

What does cable have that terrestrial digital doesn't, out of interest?

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Tue May 08, 2007 1:21 pm

spot;608709 wrote: What does cable have that terrestrial digital doesn't, out of interest?

70% increase in the probability of finding completely useless programing...