In general, what do you think of TV?

[Knight]

Thoughts? Feelings?

[Ninjashadow]

I could care less about most TV, but there are a few things that I like to watch. Sports and highlights, Lost, Simpsons, and Family Guy

[Servo]

Almost unbearable. Might find a few good programs here and there, but hard to find.

[BillyBob]

I think TV's should come with handles on the side, they are really heavy and hard to move every Christmas when it's time to make room for the Christmas tree.

[Servo]

I loved Futurama, but they canceled it of course.
Simpsons is good.

[Mustard Seed]

I watch too much. I like documentaries. Powerful medium. Like an eye magnet.

[Knight]

I watch hockey (when they aren't on strike).

I also like a few other shows:

SpongeBob
American Idol
Fear Factor
American Chopper
And I used to watch Bob Enyart every night at 10 :(

[The Edge]

I voted "TV is good." I really don't think about it too much, but without it I'd be out of touch with the world and not enjoying my relaxation time as much. I'm just not a good reader, but if I was I'd probably read books more in my free time. There is a lot of garbage on TV that I care not to see, so I just don't watch it. The only stuff I really go out of my way to watch are Smallville and Star Trek. I usually watch movies, either on TV or movies I own or get from the Blockbuster club. I'll watch old sitcoms, and Seinfeld reruns, but most of the current shows are crap. CSI is pretty cool too....CSI Miami is by far the best because I like David Caruso in that. I really like the SCI FI channel, but the moron cable system in Tucson doesn't have it. Bunch of punks.

I wonder if I would watch Bob Enyart. I wonder if that show is one I woujld watch out of negative interest, like Jerry Springer. ;)

I like the History channel. Very interesting stuff.

[Berean Todd]

I voted the "could do without it but watch it sometimes", however I would qualify that abit. For one I NEVER watch anything on a network other than occaisinal sporting events. The networks are utter trash and filth. I think kids need to get the heck away from the TV, it's a blight on our young generation. Our kids do watch some Nick/Disney channell (really the only thing ever on our tv other than sports), but they are outside playing their buts off almost all day long. Parents, make your kids put down the remotes allready.

[wholearmor]

I mostly use it to play video games now and then and to play VeggieTales videos for our grandson.

[BillyBob]

I watch hockey (when they aren't on strike).

There is also football........But the main thing I watch is News, Discovery Channel stuff and Movies. HBO has some cool shows like Deadwood and The Sopranos.



I also like a few other shows:

American Chopper

I was a latecomer to 'American Chopper', but I watch it whenever it's on now. If this is the future of reality TV, I'm there!! :banana: 'American Hot Rod' is similarly cool.

There is a new show called 'Deadliest Catch' that I actually make a point of watching every Tuesday.

TV Rocks!

[Servo]

American chopper is cool. Is that dad ever happy?

[PureX]

There are only a couple of shows I make a point of watching, and I'm sure I could live without them. I used to like documentaries and information shows, but I don't have cable and even PBS has fallen into the more commercial nonsense, lately. TV could be a fantastic cultural tool, but unfortunately American culture is only about greed, and so everythng on TV is about making money, instead of adding cultural value to our lives.

[Jujubee]

I wish we didn't have it but SOTK is addicted...no just kidding he' s not, but we usually turn it off in the summer because we are so busy with summer stuff!

[BillyBob]

You [PureX] don't have cable, so it seems your opinion is quite limited [and uninformed]. I NEVER watch the 'Big 3' networks. [ABC, CBS, NBC]

[PureX]

I'm in Chicago, I already get lots of stations, and there still isn't anything worth watching on them. And I've seen cable many times.

[BillyBob]

I see, so you don't find anything of value on the Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, The Science Channel, The History Channel......?

[Lighthouse]

I voted option 2, but if I had cable I would probably watch a lot more stuff. My main interest is crime dramas. And I occasionally watch Smallville, but I'm not too happy with it.

[BillyBob]

I'm surprised that there are some people who don't have Cable. I assumed everybody in this day and age has either cable or Satellite, you guys don't know what you're missing.

[Agape4Robin]

I voted option 2, but if I had cable I would probably watch a lot more stuff. My main interest is crime dramas. And I occasionally watch Smallville, but I'm not too happy with it.
You? Smallville? :rolleyes:

[PureX]

I really like to watch live music shows. Unfortunately, there aren't many of them on. My heart sank when Sessions At West 54th was pulled after only three seasons. That was the best show on TV in the last ten years.

[Agape4Robin]

VH-1 Metal Mania fan here! :thumb:

[BillyBob]

I really like to watch live music shows. Unfortunately, there aren't many of them on. My heart sank when Sessions At West 54th was pulled after only three seasons. That was the best show on TV in the last ten years.


Maybe you should get cable......

[ShadowMaid]

The shows drive me crazy, and the [most] commercials are trash.

The only thing good about is you can watch movies with it.

[PureX]

Maybe you should get cable......I can't get cable where I am. And even dish TV wouldn't be easy to install, here. I'm in an industrial area, and building.

[BillyBob]

I can't get cable where I am. And even dish TV wouldn't be easy to install, here. I'm in an industrial area, and building.

Why does that exclude you from cable service?

[PureX]

They won't run cable into this area because there's no one living here to buy it from them. And there's a taller building immediately to the south of me, so I'd have to mount the dish up on the side of an ols water tower srtucture, and run the cable down an elevator shaft. It can be done, but is it really worth all that? So far, I've decided that it's not. $45 a month is kind of high for a few sort of interesting programs.

Mr. PureX's Neighborhood. (http://users.rcn.com/davestul/city.jpg)

[Crow]

I occasionally watch a nature program. I occasionally watch "South Park" or "How Clean is Your House?" But I'm not really into TV. If it weren't for my roommate, we wouldn't have cable and the TV would be for DVDs and videos. Before I moved to Ohio, I went over a year without turning my TV on. Didn't plan it. It just worked out that way.

[Lighthouse]

You? Smallville? :rolleyes:
What? Are you surprised that I like Superman?

[Lucky]

I voted:
Its OK. TV is somewhat useful.
I could do without TV, although I do watch it on occaision.

If the last option said TV programming or TV shows, I would have voted that too. But the TV in and of itself isn't awful.

[Delmar]

You [PureX] don't have cable, so it seems your opinion is quite limited [and uninformed]. I NEVER watch the 'Big 3' networks. [ABC, CBS, NBC]
I don't have cable at home but it's on a lot at work. We do have that Blockbuster mail order membership and can have 3 movies at a time for as long as we wish to keep them. It costs less than cable and it's a great way to watch a series from the begining and I don't have to program my VCR.

[Delmar]

You [PureX] don't have cable, so it seems your opinion is quite limited [and uninformed]. I NEVER watch the 'Big 3' networks. [ABC, CBS, NBC]
They have football?

[Poly]

I would watch more TV if there were more worth while things to watch. I watch American Idol and 24 and both of these are really going down hill. I try to get into other shows but I just can't. Most shows are either vulgar or just plain stupid. I cannot handle stupid. I can't even remember the last time I watched a funny sitcom. The writing today is so pathetic. I'd rather watch Andy Griffith any day. Now that's funny!

[Mustard Seed]

I'm surprised that there are some people who don't have Cable. I assumed everybody in this day and age has either cable or Satellite, you guys don't know what you're missing.

Precisely why we miss it.

[Turbo]

I really get a charge out of the office (http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/) on NBC.

[Emo]

TV is still decent although it is definitely full of trash & worthless programming.
The older I get, the less TV I seem to watch but I'll always love watching sports. (NBA playoffs & NASCAR currently)
I watch Fox news & check out Discovery, Animal Planet, & Food Network on occasion.
My favorite show is CSI. (the original & Miami, don't care for NY) I think it's my favorite because it's about searching for the truth.

[julie21]

I really get a charge out of the office (http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/) on NBC.
Jusr as an aside..we love the BBC version we get here in Oz. ;)
Anyway...I don't mind TV but I could really do wothout it and the 'drawing' power [ actually 'sucking in' power to be more precise] that it has. I tend to put it on to watch a specific program, and just sit, and sit, and sit...you get the picture :)...but sometimes I'm not even really watching it!
I have bouts of trying to not put it on, but they usually only last a week or so...then it's on again.

[Lighthouse]

I really get a charge out of the office (http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/) on NBC.
That has to be one of the stupidest shows ever put on film.

How could anyone find that funny?:yawn:

[Mr. 5020]

The fact that people love TV is what gets me a paycheck every other week.

TV rocks!!!

[logos_x]

Its OK. TV is somewhat useful.

I watch Extreme Makeover: Home edition, Smallville, occasionally a miniseries or movie.
I recently watched Elegant Universe on PBS, and I enjoyed "the power of Intention" on PBS as well.

Any other time I watch a DVD...probably about 2 times a month.
The last one I watched was "The Incredibles"

[BillyBob]

They have football?

I think ESPN just won the contract for Monday Night Football.

[BillyBob]

I occasionally watch a nature program. I occasionally watch "South Park" or "How Clean is Your House?" But I'm not really into TV. If it weren't for my roommate, we wouldn't have cable and the TV would be for DVDs and videos. Before I moved to Ohio, I went over a year without turning my TV on. Didn't plan it. It just worked out that way.


South Park! :banana:

[Our boys love that show!]

[Yorzhik]

American chopper is cool. Is that dad ever happy?
Having spoken to them personally on the phone, the impression I get is that he's never happy. They seem to be the same talking about something silly like shipping options as they are on the show - always dramatic.

[Lucky]

I think ESPN just won the contract for Monday Night Football.
I sure hope the free Dish programming I'll get (employee benefit) comes with ESPN.

[Lucky]

That has to be one of the stupidest shows ever put on film.
It's like "low budget" hits an all new low. :eek:

[Lighthouse]

It's like "low budget" hits an all new low. :eek:
Yup.

[Frank Ernest]

There are only a couple of shows I make a point of watching, and I'm sure I could live without them. I used to like documentaries and information shows, but I don't have cable and even PBS has fallen into the more commercial nonsense, lately. TV could be a fantastic cultural tool, but unfortunately American culture is only about greed, and so everythng on TV is about making money, instead of adding cultural value to our lives.
:darwinsm: I never thought of television as a "noblesse oblige" medium.

Without any particularly noble motives, I watch 24, Enterprise, whatever is entertaining. PBS has some informative shows which don't feature commiunist/socialist politics (i.e., fantastic cultural tool) as the backdrop.

[Mr. 5020]

I sure hope the free Dish programming I'll get (employee benefit) comes with ESPN.
I can assure you that it does. You get the America's Top 60 (http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/programming/packages/at_50/index.asp?viewby=1&packid=10049&sortby=1) for free.

[Ninjashadow]

Stupid dish.

[Lucky]

I can assure you that it does. You get the America's Top 60 (http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/programming/packages/at_50/index.asp?viewby=1&packid=10049&sortby=1) for free.
:cool:

[The Edge]

I occasionally watch a nature program. I occasionally watch "South Park" or "How Clean is Your House?" But I'm not really into TV. If it weren't for my roommate, we wouldn't have cable and the TV would be for DVDs and videos. Before I moved to Ohio, I went over a year without turning my TV on. Didn't plan it. It just worked out that way.
South Park is evil filth.

[The Edge]

I would watch more TV if there were more worth while things to watch. I watch American Idol and 24 and both of these are really going down hill. I try to get into other shows but I just can't. Most shows are either vulgar or just plain stupid. I cannot handle stupid. I can't even remember the last time I watched a funny sitcom. The writing today is so pathetic. I'd rather watch Andy Griffith any day. Now that's funny!
The good sitcoms ended with Seinfeld. Andy Griffeth is great, All in the Family is great stuff, Happy Days is good, and most in the 80s although there was the beginning of a decline.... Old school Cosby show was great, Different World, Who's the Boss, Head of the Class, Perfect Strangers....all good shows. But now everything's about gay people. Nearly every single show forces me to watch plots dealing with homosexuality or some other kind of sex overload and I don't go for that.

[Delmar]

I can assure you that it does. You get the America's Top 60 (http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/programming/packages/at_50/index.asp?viewby=1&packid=10049&sortby=1) for free.
It doesn't have Fox News. Why bother?

[Delmar]

I got positive rep for having a video membership. How cool is that? :up:

[The Edge]

Video membership rocks. It's a great idea. I drop way too much money in Blockbuster without it, and now I don't have to buy so many movies.

But yesterday I went to Best Buy and could not leave empty handed, so I picked up
2001 A Space Odyssey
2010 The Year We Make Contact

Some good science fiction from the great mind of Arthur C. Clarke

[HisLight]

I don't think it is inherently a bad thing. Most of the programs are not worth wasting our time watching.

We don't watch with a purpose other than to escape. So much wasted time that could be put to better use...like posting to forums online.

[Delmar]

unless we post to escape? ( :spam: )

[Nineveh]

I'm waiting for the day I can just have A&E and The History Channel piped straight through cable to my PC :)

[Lucky]

I'm waiting for the day I can just have A&E and The History Channel piped straight through cable to my PC :)
I would think it's possible to do that now. Just a matter of getting the right hardware and software. Capture cards and such. I'm still trying to figure that stuff out.

[Lighthouse]

Video membership rocks. It's a great idea. I drop way too much money in Blockbuster without it, and now I don't have to buy so many movies.

But yesterday I went to Best Buy and could not leave empty handed, so I picked up
2001 A Space Odyssey
2010 The Year We Make Contact

Some good science fiction from the great mind of Arthur C. Clarke
How can you watch that? 2001 A Space Oddysey is one of the most boring films to ever see celluloid.:yawn:

[Poly]

I really get a charge out of the office (http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/) on NBC.

That's the husband's favorite show. He finds it interesting seeing all the "typical" office type people on the show. I've watched a few episodes. Although it is funny, I don't know if I can bare to watch another one. It's just too painful. The idiots are just so.....so.....well, it's like dragging your nails on a chalkboard. Between the boss and his assistant (now is that assistant regional manager or assistant to the regional manager? :freak: ) it's just too hard to watch. I did watch the "basketball game". A few times I laughed so hard I was crying.

[The Edge]

I'm waiting for the day I can just have A&E and The History Channel piped straight through cable to my PC :)
A and E is not that great.....occasionally they have a good film on. Airline is great show, but that Growing Up Gotti show is messed up. The only cool thing about that is Victoria's beautiful long hair.

;)

[The Edge]

How can you watch that? 2001 A Space Oddysey is one of the most boring films to ever see celluloid.:yawn:
You have to have the mind for it, and an appreciation of great literature and mind bending science fiction. It's a captivating story of man versus machine, of a machine that became so powerful it was self aware. It's a gripping journey through the possibilities of existance.

The book is much better than the movie.

[Lighthouse]

The book is much better than the movie.
That, I can believe.

[Nineveh]

I would think it's possible to do that now. Just a matter of getting the right hardware and software. Capture cards and such. I'm still trying to figure that stuff out.

Did I mention I only wanted to pay per channel? :)


TheEdge,
I like Cold Case Files.

[Lucky]

Did I mention I only wanted to pay per channel?
That'd be nice. Maybe when VOIP (Video Over IP) comes around.

[Nineveh]

I don't think we will ever get to just pay for what we watch, then all the raunchy things like MTV would get tossed.

[Wamba]

I mostly just watch DVDs

[Mr. 5020]

I don't think we will ever get to just pay for what we watch, then all the raunchy things like MTV would get tossed.
Judging from the stats we see, that's not likely.

[The Edge]

TheEdge,
I like Cold Case Files.
Never tried it. I only watch these CSI type shows when my wife does because she likes them.....but I don't watch them on my own. Of the CSI's, Miami is by far the best, followed by New York and Las Vegas a distant last. Crossing Jordan is pretty cool. Boston is a great city, and that's where the show takes place.

I'm waiting for CSI: Philadelphia!!!!!!!!!!

[The Edge]

When I was at Weather Officer Course for three months, I pretty much stuck to the Sci Fi channel.....watching The Outer Limits and sci fi movies.

[SOTK]

I voted "I could do without TV, although I do watch it on occaision". I really only watch the Discovery Channel. That's about it. I could definitely do without it. I wouldn't miss it.

I would miss having an actuall TV though. I watch a lot of movies so I dig those! :D

[2ephesians8]

A TV is only usefull for:

Watching homemade movies

Watching DVD's

Playing video games

Obtaining News, secular style

The 700 Club :D

and reruns of ' I Love Lucy', 'The Lawrence Welk (sp?) Show' and 'McGyver'

Otherwise it is... SATAN'S TOOL FOR DISTRUCTION! ::big booming voice::

[Lucky]

I wish I could make home-made movies, but I always seem to over-bake them. (That and I don't have a video camera.)

[SOTK]

"Over-bake them"

:darwinsm:

[Lucky]

Though some might call them half-baked. :doh:

[SOTK]

:dizzy:

[Lovejoy]

I don't think life would be quite as nice if I could not watch "House" on Tuesdays. That is just a great show!

[Nineveh]

Judging from the stats we see, that's not likely.

Who would pay for it? The teens that watch it? lol

[MrsDearDelmar]

We rent more movies than anything else, but I really like 24 and Alias! And the kids and I all watch American Idol. We used to have Satelite and we would watch Trading Spaces, or American Chopper.

[The Edge]

What's so cool about "House?"

[Emo]

I can't even remember the last time I watched a funny sitcom. The writing today is so pathetic. I'd rather watch Andy Griffith any day. Now that's funny!

Hey Poly, have you ever checked out Everybody Loves Raymond. I just watched an episode last Monday & it had me crackin' up. Other than that, I can't say that I've seen any real funny shows for quite a while.

[Poly]

Hey Poly, have you ever checked out Everybody Loves Raymond. I just watched an episode last Monday & it had me crackin' up. Other than that, I can't say that I've seen any real funny shows for quite a while.

Yeah, I used to watch that at times. It is pretty funny but sometimes I get tired of the many sitcoms where the husband is made to look like the idiot and the wife is made to be the only one with any sense, living this miserable life cause she has to be married to such a jerk.

[Emo]

True,

I used to watch My Wife & Kids & Life According to Jim sometimes, but they followed suite on the "stupid husband trying to pull a fast one" antics, so I stopped watching those as well.

[Caledvwlch]

I like a few shows, but it doesn't kill me if I miss them. 24, Smallville, The Simpsons, Family Guy, Futurama Reruns, WWE RAW, and the History Channel if nothing's on.

On the flipside, I hate all reality TV, MTV (except for Pimp My Ride), the news, UPN, COPS, World's Most Splendiferous Police Chases ("this Jay-walker is getting what he deserves... 50 years in maximun security prison")

[Caledvwlch]

Oh yeah, I forgot Aqua-teen Hunger Force. Number One in the hood, G!

[erinmarie]

I don't think life would be quite as nice if I could not watch "House" on Tuesdays. That is just a great show!

I watch House too! I think Hugh Laurie is just plain cool. I never even knew he had such a strong British accent until I saw him on a talk show recently. It must really take a lot of effort to mask the accent so well.

I actually love TV. We all go to bed early, but since I'm not really a big sleeper, I lay in bed and read and watch TV at night. It's relaxing, and if there's nothing on I just read until something starts.

On Mondays I usually watch The Bachelor (even though everyone makes fun of me for it) at 9, and sometimes Medium at 10, but I've been going to sleep earlier since the end of my pregnancy.

Tuesdays I watch American Idol at 8, and I usually read while I'm watching it. Then I watch House at 9, and Law and Order Special Victims Unit at 10.

Wed. I watch Americas Next Top Model at 8, but only when Lost is a repeat, which it has been alot lately.

Thursdays I watch Survivor at 8, and then sometimes CSI at 9, and sometimes ER at 10, but I usually read after survivor....CSI and ER have really sucked lately.

Friday and Saturday nights I usually watch a movie with the girls and then just read myself to sleep.

Sundays my husband and I watch The Contender, which I love! And then I usually watch Law and Order Criminal Intent, and then Crossing Jordan.

Wow! I sound like the biggest dork!!! :freak:

[Lighthouse]

Crossing Jordan is the bomb!

Emo-
Raymond is on its last few episodes.

[cattyfan]

I like T.V. There are quality shows out therre...and there are shows that are a lesser quality and still entertaining.

Additionally, if you want to communicate with other people it's good to know what they're watching and have similar cultural touchstones. This is something CleverDan and I have discussed because as a pastor he will have to be able to communnicate with a wide spectrum of congregants. Even if you don't watch/listen to everything out there, it's good to have an accurate knowledge of what is popular.

For example, when I was teaching junior high school students, I was able to refer to 50 Cents in the proper context. I never listen to him, but I knew the kids did. Andit made the example I was using more relatable for them.


I like the first two CSI shows, 1 2 & 4 Law & Order shows, The Amazing Race, Survivor, Third Watch (which ends Friday,) Without a Trace,and American Idol. We've been watching the Apprentice, the Contender, Deperate Housewives, and Boston Legal, as well.

I like rereuns of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and we have seasons 1-7 of M*A*S*H* on DVD.

We watch football, from pre-season through the Superbowl, and I like basketball...although not as much as I used to. I rooting for the Miami Heat to win the NBA championship. I like Alonzo Mourning and I want to see Shaq thumb his nose at the Lakers for choosing the wrong marquee player to keep.

I also tape and skim through several soap operas...I've been watching those pretty much my whole life...now I write for a soap website. Who'da thought watchin' daytime dramas would ever payoff!

Most everything is taped in our house, so we can watch without commercials and at our leisure. Somethings build up and we watch in summer during rereuns of other shows.

We still do active things outside the house...we still write articles for publications...CleverDan still gets his classwork done and is getting "A"s...nothing is suffering just because we enjoy some entertainment.


I think people who declare there's "nothing good on T.V." are throwing the proverbial baby out with the bathwater. there is quality T.V. to be found, especially on the History and Discovery channels...and occasionally on PBS (I watched some excellent documentaries lately.) And people with children need to be more careful...but that's a parent's duty in every respect of life.

[Lighthouse]

IT's 50 Cent, not Cents.;)

[cattyfan]

IT's 50 Cent, not Cents.;)


true...and pronounced "fitty cen" ;)

[Lighthouse]

I think the "t" is pronounced.:think:

[RiotGurl]

I think the "t" is pronounced.:think:

yes the "t" is pronounced except for when 50 cent says it, cause he's a "gangsta" ! :rolleyes:

[Christine]

I don't think life would be quite as nice if I could not watch "House" on Tuesdays. That is just a great show!
I LOVE that show. It's interesting to see Dr. House solve these "not by the book" cases. :)

[cattyfan]

yes the "t" is pronounced except for when 50 cent says it, cause he's a "gangsta" ! :rolleyes:


that's what I was aimin' for with "Fitty Cen," but it's hard to get it across...I'm whiter than a loaf of Wonder Bread.

[Mr. 5020]

Who would pay for it? The teens that watch it? lol
You believe MTV is a teens-only channel? You are deluded, my friend.

[Mr. 5020]

To add to my earlier post....

At Dish Network, when someone calls in to order service, one of the questions we ask (in order to see what programming package will work for them) is "Are there any channels that you know that you will need to have?" I have asked that question over a thousand times, and I would estimate that out of all those times, 3 of them have not said MTV and/or VH1.

[The Beckinator]

I dont think there's really anything wrong with TV itself. I think that that problem is what people use the TV to watch.

[Jujubee]

My kids and i were watching Huck and Finn, I didn't relize the violence that was in it in the beggining concerning Huck and his dad. It sure portrayed the bad in some fathers. That was kinda disppointing. Othere than that scene the movie was good.

[Gerald]

Boomerang. Cartoon Network. Sci Fi (occasionally).

If programs like Survivor and Fear Factor had genuinely life-threatening situations, I'd be inclined to do something other than :yawn: .

[Lighthouse]

yes the "t" is pronounced except for when 50 cent says it, cause he's a "gangsta" ! :rolleyes:
:crackup:

[Rimi]

Oh, there are other channels?

Fox News, Sci Fi, History Channel, Military Channel, Animal Planet (3 dogs).
And when they finally sleep, then I can catch up on HGTV and Foodnetwork.

[Prisca]

How could you not love TV these days? There is literally something for everyone! Personally, I love real life medical programs, like "Trauma, Life in the ER", "Critical Hour", and "Dr. G, Medical Examiner". My husband loves Sci Fi and Westerns. We both enjoy catching up on the news. My daughters like to watch "How Do I Look?" on the Style Channel, and my son watches cartoons and video game reviews.

Now, with Comcast's On Demand, I can catch shows that I might not normally watch, just because I can see them when I want too. I like "Seconds from Disaster" and "Voyages to the Edge" on the National Geographic channel. On Demand is great for homeschoolers because I can go through all the programs to find things that correspond to what we are studying, and then we can watch them whenever we want.

We have never withheld TV from our kids, nor have we used it as a reward or punishment. It's just there and my kids can watch it whenever they want. As a result, it holds no mystery to them. They are not transfixed by it and in fact, don't spend much time watching it. They have learned that TV is a helpful and entertaining tool that allows them a little "down time" when they need it.

I say, hooray for TV!

[Knight]

We have never withheld TV from our kids, nor have we used it as a reward or punishment. It's just there and my kids can watch it whenever they want. As a result, it holds no mystery to them. They are not transfixed by it and in fact, don't spend much time watching it. They have learned that TV is a helpful and entertaining tool that allows them a little "down time" when they need it.

I say, hooray for TV!OK... but what would you say to those who say... "There is no mention in the Bible of the early Christians watching TV."? :freak:

[Prisca]

I'd say, "Oh yeah, they were too busy driving to Damascus in their mini vans."

[Turbo]

Most everything is taped in our house, so we can watch without commercials and at our leisure. Somethings build up and we watch in summer during rereuns of other shows.You might want to look into getting a Tivo. It was made just for you. It would probably save you a lot of time, reduce clutter, and possibly save you money over the long term depending on how often you buy tapes.

You buy the unit, and have the option to "subscribe" to the programming guide. By doing that you can have it automatically record shows even when their time slots move around. You can have it record anything with certain keywords, too. (My friend wanted to record Detroit Lions games, so set it up to record "Lions." After getting a few nature shows in the mix, he changed it to record "Lions at," as in "Lions at Pittsburgh.")

[SOTK]

You might want to look into getting a Tivo. It was made just for you. It would probably save you a lot of time, reduce clutter, and possibly save you money over the long term depending on how often you buy tapes.

You buy the unit, and have the option to "subscribe" to the programming guide. By doing that you can have it automatically record shows even when their time slots move around. You can have it record anything with certain keywords, too. (My friend wanted to record Detroit Lions games, so set it up to record "Lions." After getting a few nature shows in the mix, he changed it to record "Lions at," as in "Lions at Pittsburgh.")

:up:

Tivo is awesome! I've thoroughly enjoyed mine. I have it with DirecTV! It records digitally so you have great picture and sound! My unit only cost me $50 and it's been well worth the money!

[Poly]

:think: Commercials? Oh yeah, I remember those.

I love our TiVo!

[Lighthouse]

Oi. To have cable, or satellite, and TiVo, would be wonderful!

[SOTK]

Oi. To have cable, or satellite, and TiVo, would be wonderful!

:mock: :Brandon:

Just kiddin' ya! ;)

[Delmar]

Oi. To have cable, or satellite, and TiVo, would be wonderful!
We don't have any of that stuff on pourpose. Just TV vcr and DVD

[Lighthouse]

Without good reception, TV is pointless. So I at least want cable.

[Mr. 5020]

Without good reception, TV is pointless. So I at least want cable.
You could set up 2 TV's for $31.99 per month through Dish Network. I think DirecTV offers a similar promotion. Is that too expensive?

[Justin (Wiccan)]

Thoughts? Feelings?

TV? What's a TV? I have an Internet. :chuckle:

Justin

[Mr. 5020]

TV? What's a TV? I have an Internet. :chuckle:

Justin
It's kind of like that, with more "moving pictures."

[Justin (Wiccan)]

It's kind of like that, with more "moving pictures."

TV has no keyboard?!?!?! How do I type responses back? :shocked:

Justin

[Mr. 5020]

TV has no keyboard?!?!?! How do I type responses back? :shocked:

Justin
Maybe you would be interested in Web TV (http://www.webtv.com/pc/).

[Lighthouse]

You could set up 2 TV's for $31.99 per month through Dish Network. I think DirecTV offers a similar promotion. Is that too expensive?
Think about who you're talking to.

[Justin (Wiccan)]

Maybe you would be interested in Web TV (http://www.webtv.com/pc/).

Mr. 5020! There's no call for such language in mixed company!

Go wash your mouth out with soap!

Justin

[Mr. 5020]

Think about who you're talking to.
I figured that this was something you were doing with your parent(s), not on your own. It was just a suggestion.

[Mr. 5020]

Mr. 5020! There's no call for such language in mixed company!

Go wash your mouth out with soap!

Justin
:confused:

[Justin (Wiccan)]

:confused:

WebTV is a dirty word.

Justin

[Mr. 5020]

WebTV is a dirty word.

Justin
Why?

[Justin (Wiccan)]

Why?

Because I'm a computer snob. :chuckle:

Justin

[Lighthouse]

I figured that this was something you were doing with your parent(s), not on your own. It was just a suggestion.
I'm 24. Do you think I should still be living wiht my parents?

Of course, my dad might like that price.

[Mr. 5020]

I'm 24. Do you think I should still be living wiht my parents?
For some reason, you give the impression of one that lives with his parents. Not that there's anything wrong with that. :noid:

[Mr. 5020]

Of course, my dad might like that price.
If so, let me know. I'll hook him up.*



*Free installation. Free activation. $49.99 credit on first bill. Only applies by going through myself.

[Lighthouse]

I'll talk to him. And I will be living wiht him after this weekend.:eek:

Can you hook me up with a job, so I can move out on my own?

[Mr. 5020]

I'll talk to him. And I will be living wiht him after this weekend.:eek:

Can you hook me up with a job, so I can move out on my own?
If there's a call center in your area (any call center), go for it. They're the perfect job to have while looking for a job. But no, I can only hook up people who live down here with a job right now.

[SOTK]

*Free installation. Free activation. $49.99 credit on first bill. Only applies by going through myself.

That's a good deal! I wish I could have gotten something like that! :sozo2:

[Lighthouse]

The closest call center's probably in Indy.

[Mr. 5020]

That's a good deal! I wish I could have gotten something like that! :sozo2:
It is a good deal, and is an open offer to all TOL'ers.

[Justin (Wiccan)]

The closest call center's probably in Indy.

Don't just look for DishNet call centers ... the temp agencies are probably the best place to get call center-type jobs. If you've got any previous experience, that helps on the interview, but most call centers train "from the ground up," so they'll take first-timers.

One of my best jobs was at a call center--technical support for Apple and Adobe. $12 an hour.

Justin

[Mr. 5020]

Don't just look for DishNet call centers ... the temp agencies are probably the best place to get call center-type jobs. If you've got any previous experience, that helps on the interview, but most call centers train "from the ground up," so they'll take first-timers.

One of my best jobs was at a call center--technical support for Apple and Adobe. $12 an hour.

Justin
You're right. Most call-centers do train people that know nothing about the field. And they usually pay competetive no-education wages.

[one4christ]

Television is the 'true' opiate of the masses.

Because television is a form of passive learning, it requires no thinking skills. Reading on the other hand requires the construction of concepts, places, events, characters, etc. in the mind of the reader and thoughtful consideration of which option to choose is required for each of these. Since these constructs are not provided by default, mental skills are required to produce them. Unlike television, reading allows one to pause and reflect on what has been written which develops critical thinking skills. (try a web search on television and passive learning)

Television is a medium among many others by which information can be communicated. If it's use is viewed in light of it's limitations, it can be a useful tool. If it is a hinderance in our relationship with God, with others or harmful to ourselves, then it has become and idol and we must repent.

If you're really against Television, here is the website for you...

www.turnoffyourtv.com (http://www.turnoffyourtv.com)

[Lighthouse]

I have learned plenty from television.

[one4christ]

I have learned plenty from television.

There are plenty of opportunities to learn from television. One of my personal favorites is MythBusters (http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/mythbusters/mythbusters.html). Something is blown up at least every other show, so it is not only educational but entertaining as well! :D

In addition to being a method of passive learning, it has been hypothesized that television watching contributes to short attention span and eventually leads to the development of ADD (especially in young children). Television appeals first to our senses (sights and sounds), and secondly to our congnitive faculties (like reason and what is true or false). When reading, we are in better control of accepting or rejecting the material because we must inititate the learning process, and we must rely more heavily upon previously learned concepts to judge the content for consistency/accuracy with what we aready know (or must learn to procede).

Not only has television reduced the ability to think critically by it's method of passive learning, our schools have contributed to this problem by steering teachers into 'fact based' teaching. Tests have been reduced to multiple choice and true false questions, and fewer essay type questions that demonstrate the student has truly absorbed and comprehends the material being taught. Education no longer teaches critical thinking, but this is a completely different topic...

[Lighthouse]

I didn't passively learn these things.:nono:

[Justin (Wiccan)]

There are plenty of opportunities to learn from television. One of my personal favorites is MythBusters (http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/mythbusters/mythbusters.html). Something is blown up at least every other show, so it is not only educational but entertaining as well! :D

Yeppers. Any show where they blow things up is that much closer to my vote of approval. :chuckle:

Justin

[Poly]

Has anybody seen the commercials for "Hell's Kitchen"? It looks like it could really be a good show.

[Lighthouse]

I hate reality TV.

[cattyfan]

You might want to look into getting a Tivo. It was made just for you. It would probably save you a lot of time, reduce clutter, and possibly save you money over the long term depending on how often you buy tapes.

You buy the unit, and have the option to "subscribe" to the programming guide. By doing that you can have it automatically record shows even when their time slots move around. You can have it record anything with certain keywords, too. (My friend wanted to record Detroit Lions games, so set it up to record "Lions." After getting a few nature shows in the mix, he changed it to record "Lions at," as in "Lions at Pittsburgh.")


unfortunately it's cost prohibitive at the moment. Maybe after Dan is out of the seminary (June 2008.) Until then I have two VCRs...one is specifically designed for heavy duty use. (I've had it for around 10 or 12 years and it shows no sign of wear.)

***begins dreaming of a day when newest technology is back in the budget***

[fool]

CNN, The History channel, The Discovery channel, National Geographic Channel something is always on. I sit on the couch with the computer on my lap and multi task web surfing and watching tv. You'd think I'd be pretty smart but I don't think I retain nearly as much as I do from reading a book.
Don't know why that is.

[fool]

I watch hockey (when they aren't on strike).

I also like a few other shows:

SpongeBob
American Idol
Fear Factor
American Chopper
And I used to watch Bob Enyart every night at 10 :(

I like American Chopper too. My wife watched it with me once and remarked "it dosen't have any thing to do with motorcycles" . You could film Paul Sr. Paul Jr. and Mikey digging a ditch and people would watch it. It's more about human relationships than any thing else. I think that anyone can find someone to identify with in that shop.

[griptor]

:sam: TV is great; the funniest comedy channel is TBN.

[drbrumley]

:sam: TV is great; the funniest comedy channel is TBN.

Imagine that, I agree with you on this point

[Lucky]

TV is great; the funniest comedy channel is TBN.

[Background info: I work for a satellite TV company.]

The other day a lady called in and was upset because she couldn't get TBN and that's all she ever watches 24/7. She pays $50/month for a stupid station she could probably get for free off rabbit ears. :kookoo:

Of course, I wouldn't expect a TBN fan to be very intelligent in financial decisions...

[Mr. 5020]

[Background info: I work for a satellite TV company.]

The other day a lady called in and was upset because she couldn't get TBN and that's all she ever watches 24/7. She pays $50/month for a stupid station she could probably get for free off rabbit ears. :kookoo:

Of course, I wouldn't expect a TBN fan to be very intelligent in financial decisions...I don't know why this is on the Active Threads page, but...

People used to call in to the aforementioned satellite company all the time for ridiculous things like that.

"The only reason I got satellite was for my locals."

What the...??!

[allsmiles]

i watch the Simpsons, Family Guy, a lot of adult swim, 24 and the Sopranos.

if it's not making me laugh or keeping me on the edge of my seat then i don't care.

[kmoney]

:up: to Simpsons, FG, and adult swim.

[BillyBob]

i watch the Simpsons, Family Guy, a lot of adult swim, 24 and the Sopranos.

if it's not making me laugh or keeping me on the edge of my seat then i don't care.

I don't suppose you ever noticed the multitude of educational channels available... :rolleyes:

[kmoney]

Discovery and History channels are great! :up:

Mythbusters is an awesome show on the Discovery channel.

[Catatumba]

Thoughts? Feelings?
In this here country..........
Tv. is enterteinment and a huge $$$$$$ maker.
Together with live radio and movies it kept the the soul of the country during the depression era; and it continues to do so.
What the hey, tv. is ok. :D

[Yonas bat'Yah]

I mostly use it to play video games now and then and to play VeggieTales videos for our grandson.

Veggie Tales are awesome for children. :bannana:

[Shalom]

I have one of those satelite systems with the receiver that records now, whatever those are called teevo or somethin, anyways so now I pretty much only record and watch excatly what I want to. I usually only watch T.V. when I'm really bored or dont feel like reading my books.

[Yonas bat'Yah]

American chopper is cool. Is that dad ever happy?

Yeah, sure he is. Whenever he is :zoomin: on a Harley. :) But don't be around him when he needs to go to the dentist. It's not a pretty site. :nono:

[Yonas bat'Yah]

Having spoken to them personally on the phone, the impression I get is that he's never happy. They seem to be the same talking about something silly like shipping options as they are on the show - always dramatic.

I must say, that is the weirdest looking bottle brush I've ever seen! :chuckle:

[Yonas bat'Yah]

I voted "I could do without TV, although I do watch it on occaision". I really only watch the Discovery Channel. That's about it. I could definitely do without it. I wouldn't miss it.

I would miss having an actuall TV though. I watch a lot of movies so I dig those! :D

Hey, I love your avitar. It's so....Kinght-like. No pun intended. Well, maybe a little. :dizzy: I like the Discovery Channel when it's not talking about how we derive from apes. :nono:

[Shalom]

Yeah, sure he is. Whenever he is :zoomin: on a Harley. :) But don't be around him when he needs to go to the dentist. It's not a pretty site. :nono:


My brothers Vaquero45 and Guysmilie and I all work at my families electrical contracting business and our dad can be kinda hot tempered like that American Chopper guy so we always tease and say we're gonna start a show called "American Electrician." :chuckle:

[Yonas bat'Yah]

IT's 50 Cent, not Cents.;)

Well, I suppose that 50 Cents is better than 5 Cents. :devil:

[Yonas bat'Yah]

[Background info: I work for a satellite TV company.]

The other day a lady called in and was upset because she couldn't get TBN and that's all she ever watches 24/7. She pays $50/month for a stupid station she could probably get for free off rabbit ears. :kookoo:

Of course, I wouldn't expect a TBN fan to be very intelligent in financial decisions...

This deserves :first: :first: first place trophy's!

[Yonas bat'Yah]

My brothers Vaquero45 and Guysmilie and I all work at my families electrical contracting business and our dad can be kinda hot tempered like that American Chopper guy so we always tease and say we're gonna start a show called "American Electrician." :chuckle:

Now that would be funny. What about American Mechanics? That's got to make a come back. Oh darn, I just remembered, it never got started. :chew: