I do live abroad but have the internet but nowadays I don’t watch any shows coming from any of the networks or the so called “streaming services”. I couldn’t tell you what is on ABC, NBC, CBS or FOX except for the news, the Sunday news shows and old legacy shows like The Simpsons, 60 Minutes and Law and Order which has been around for decades.

I have two IPads and basically I just watch YouTube all day. I absolutely love and adore YouTube. It’s basically the Google of videos. It has about 98 percent of everything I want to watch, and there are channels in it concerning various things I watch everyday. It also has a lot of old TV shows on it also.

If I lived in America, I would not even own a television. Does anyone else do the same?

People no longer wanna own a tv, a phone *landline*, newspapers, etc... Its like I've always said, someday we won't even live in houses, we'll all just have our brains plugged into one mother Smart Phone. "What? You still own CHAIRS? Who uses chairs anymore?"


But yes I do occasionally watch TV or DVDs. I even still go to the movie theater, just something fun I find about it

I watch a lot of TV, but what I watch on TV is rarely linear television. It’s YouTube videos and it’s a few paid streaming services such as Netflix and Peacock. What I do watch on linear TV is live programming: sports, news, awards shows and SNL.

EDITED TO ADD: I also watch MeTV Toons on Frndly TV, which I guess counts as linear TV. I’m not sure how much longer I’m going to hang on to that service, though, since the bulk of what I watch on that channel will soon be on Tubi. Looney Tunes and various Hanna-Barbera shows already are.

I work at home and have re-runs in the background. Can not think of a recent show I was interested in. I think Bloodline but that was years ago.

I watch TV all the time.

I watch TV all the time.

Same here as I don't think I can live without one. Amount of contents to watch on TV these days is really mind blowing. We have Youtube with unlimited videos to watch on every subject, and then smart TV such as Roku with literary over 1000 channels to watch. I also have TV hooked up to my PC as a monitor, so it me another option of what to watch. TV is On all the time except when I sleep :)

Technology always evolves:


Automobiles replaced horse wagons
Word Processors and computers replaced typewriters
Ballpoint pens replaced quills
Online movies/music replaced the need for physical media (except for a niche market)



Now people get their news from online/mobile sources over print media. News gets updated in real-time.

Now most schools don't teach penmanship anymore as students do all assignments online and no longer hand in paper. Also, bye to heavy textbooks.



Regarding TV, I haven't tuned into watch something "live" in a while as I watch everything streaming or on-demand. The days of every household tuning at the same time to watch a program are long gone, except for sporting events.

I watch TV all the time.

I think the OP means watching a program as it currently airs (linear television).

I watch my streaming on a TV, but don't "watch TV".

I think the OP means watching a program as it currently airs (linear television).

I watch my streaming on a TV, but don't "watch TV".

Yeah. I just put the TV on and watch what I find I like that is on at that moment. No streaming or anything like that.:)

Good old fashioned TV watching ! :lol:

Since I got rid of cable 8 years ago I only watch what is on Youtube.

Technology always evolves:


Automobiles replaced horse wagons
Word Processors and computers replaced typewriters
Ballpoint pens replaced quills
Online movies/music replaced the need for physical media (except for a niche market)



Now people get their news from online/mobile sources over print media. News gets updated in real-time.

Now most schools don't teach penmanship anymore as students do all assignments online and no longer hand in paper. Also, bye to heavy textbooks.



Regarding TV, I haven't tuned into watch something "live" in a while as I watch everything streaming or on-demand. The days of every household tuning at the same time to watch a program are long gone, except for sporting events.

Online streaming will NEVER replace my physical media. With my DVDs, Blue Rays and even a few VHS's they are MINE that I can watch ANYTIME I want, I never have to worry about them being pulled or discontinued from streaming services. And I still watch News Channel 5, or 4 or 2, I still have cable TV, and enjoy my landline phone for long chats at home.

I think it's fun to channel surf, just sit back, flip channels and see where you end up instead of EVERYTHING having to be planed out in advance. I think sometimes there can be too much technology to the point that nothing seems REAL or organic anymore. We see this when we go out and everyone's walking around like zombies, glued to their phone.

I just hate this idea nowdays that there can only be ONE CORRECT WAY that EVERYONE must do EVERYTHING.

Yeah. I just put the TV on and watch what I find I like that is on at that moment. No streaming or anything like that.:)

Good old fashioned TV watching ! :lol:

Amen! No streaming here either, except some Youtube vids. But I like to just channel surf and see where I end up much of the time.

I watch a lot of tv. Mostly Netflix, Prime and YouTube.I gave up on network television years ago. Nothing there for me!ohno:

Online streaming will NEVER replace my physical media. With my DVDs, Blue Rays and even a few VHS's they are MINE that I can watch ANYTIME I want, I never have to worry about them being pulled or discontinued from streaming services. And I still watch News Channel 5, or 4 or 2, I still have cable TV, and enjoy my landline phone for long chats at home.

I think it's fun to channel surf, just sit back, flip channels and see where you end up instead of EVERYTHING having to be planed out in advance. I think sometimes there can be too much technology to the point that nothing seems REAL or organic anymore. We see this when we go out and everyone's walking around like zombies, glued to their phone.

I just hate this idea nowdays that there can only be ONE CORRECT WAY that EVERYONE must do EVERYTHING.

I'm not getting rid of my physical media either (DVDs, Blu-rays, VHS), but I haven't bought anything new in a while. Some retailers (Best Buy) don't even sell physical media anymore. Video game retailers, like GameStop, seem to be on their last legs as many people now download all of their games.

I remember back when DVDs first came out, around 1996, that some people were hesitant over it after being used to VHS. More people then saw DVDs had more to offer (better quality, more features, no need to rewind...) and VHS became obsolete around mid-2000s.

Also, you can facetime people with modern technology that you cannot do with an old landline.

Amen! No streaming here either, except some Youtube vids. But I like to just channel surf and see where I end up much of the time.

:):cool::wave:

I mostly use my TV for live sports and a minimal amount news, though lately I've also been watching some classic shows like Home Improvement, The Bob Newhart Show, Dragnet, and Adam-12. Occasional history shows on PBS and elsewhere.

I'll play DVDs on a 2nd smaller TV at times. Otherwise I'm frequently surfing YouTube on my desktop & phone.

I'm not getting rid of my physical media either (DVDs, Blu-rays, VHS), but I haven't bought anything new in a while. Some retailers (Best Buy) don't even sell physical media anymore. Video game retailers, like GameStop, seem to be on their last legs as many people now download all of their games.

I remember back when DVDs first came out, around 1996, that some people were hesitant over it after being used to VHS. More people then saw DVDs had more to offer (better quality, more features, no need to rewind...) and VHS became obsolete around mid-2000s.

Also, you can facetime people with modern technology that you cannot do with an old landline.



I remember there was something special about getting to chat long distance with someone back on the old phone system, where you could literally HEAR the distance between you. It just seems like something is LOST when the entire world is constantly at our finger tips, wanna talk to someone in China, BOOM! 3 seconds you're facetiming them, I dunno I can't explain it, look the "looking forward to" aspect is gone now.

Its like I posed about pen pales, and wondering if ppl still had them. Because what's the point really when you can just hop on line and be talking "face to face" with them in a SECOND, anytime you want?

I used to have pen pales and it was so exciting running to the mailbox seeing if I had a letter, I just feel like that stuff is gone nowdays. Everything has to be INSTANT!

I remember there was something special about getting to chat long distance with someone back on the old phone system, where you could literally HEAR the distance between you. It just seems like something is LOST when the entire world is constantly at our finger tips, wanna talk to someone in China, BOOM! 3 seconds you're facetiming them, I dunno I can't explain it, look the "looking forward to" aspect is gone now.

Its like I posed about pen pales, and wondering if ppl still had them. Because what's the point really when you can just hop on line and be talking "face to face" with them in a SECOND, anytime you want?

I used to have pen pales and it was so exciting running to the mailbox seeing if I had a letter, I just feel like that stuff is gone nowdays. Everything has to be INSTANT!


You make it sound like it's a bad thing. Relatives and friends who I don't see that often I can now "see" when I speak to them. Also, it's great for business/medical to be able to speak with people instantly from foreign countries / other states.

No more "waiting by the mailbox" for a week or so when one can now communicate instantly.

You make it sound like it's a bad thing. Relatives and friends who I don't see that often I can now "see" when I speak to them. Also, it's great for business/medical to be able to speak with people instantly from foreign countries / other states.

No more "waiting by the mailbox" for a week or so when one can now communicate instantly.

I'm not saying it's a "bad" thing, I'm just saying some things are LOST that ppl, I think from my generation used to enjoy, just the small things that I find simple pleasure in. Like I said there was an EXCITEMENT I remember about running to the mailbox everyday checking to see if you had a letter.

Same for going to video stores on Fri nights, it was just..... FUN, to browse the titles, make a choice and rent something. Even if your movie had already been rented was sorta exciting when you say, "Man! Maybe next week!" But now it's like....what's the point of even going to a video store *if one even still exists* when you can just STREAM it, and hell what's the point of even LEAVING the house? :rolleyes:

There was also a special find of fun about everyone tuning in together to a special TV program that broadcasted at a certain time, everyone getting their popcorn, and plopping down in front of the TV at 9pm, I dunno it was just a special feeling, that is somehow lost when we can just STREAM it at any time.

As I said just something is missing. I live a somewhat restricted life and I actually find joy in the little in person errands, but as technology increases, the world is less accomodating to ppl who value the things I do.

It makes me think of a future where ppl no longer even go on vacation, what's the point when you can just have the experiences uploaded into your mind. I know there are already those who advocate for future technologies where our brains are connected to the internet, so literally all we have to do is THINK something and it's uploaded into our minds, yeah it sounds like schifi, but some think that would be a good thing, and sorry that just doesn't sound like a future I want.

There's just too much "What's the point" now days, when to me, the POINT is, or the fun is sometimes in the doing whatever.

And yeah I'm full aware I'm in the minority here, everyone around me nowdays is very likeminded, FAST, IMMEDIATE, INSTANT! And there can only be ONE correct way of doing everything.

There's precious little outside of OTA classic TV subchannels I care to watch. How little? It's microscopic.