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Retro4Life · 02-05-2012, 05:31 PM

Just curious about everyone's current viewing habits.

I find myself watching MUCH less TV than I used to. Not because I have gone snobbish or don't enjoy the medium itself, just because I honestly can find very little programming that I am interested in. In fact, I've taken to turning both of my TVs off for long periods of time while I'm home, something I never used to do. Particularly on weekends, which used to have so much quality TV when I was young, I simply can't find anything good on to watch.

tiredmike59 · 02-05-2012, 05:34 PM

Mine only serves as a night light and a trap to catch mosquitos.

Reverend Jim · 02-05-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

Just curious about everyone's current viewing habits.

I find myself watching MUCH less TV than I used to. Not because I have gone snobbish or don't enjoy the medium itself, just because I honestly can find very little programming that I am interested in. In fact, I've taken to turning both of my TVs off for long periods of time while I'm home, something I never used to do. Particularly on weekends, which used to have so much quality TV when I was young, I simply can't find anything good on to watch.

Sammy Reed · 02-05-2012, 06:54 PM

10 years ago? Time creeps up on us fast lately - that's only 2002. I was watching what there was left of the 15-minute educational shows that public TV was showing anymore (I think that stopped completely in our area in 2004), but that was about it. There were a very few things I've seen since then.

broadmoor · 02-05-2012, 10:13 PM

I think I watch about the same amount, timewise. Perhaps even a smidgeon more. But there's a big difference. Nowadays, 95% of what I view are 'old shows' on dvd. I've given up entirely on all current programming, other than a bit of news/weather and such. Modern television has just become too repellent and out-of-sync with my tastes. I'm sure there might still be a small handful of shows I would find enjoyable, but it gradually became no longer worth the effort to sift through the garbage to find. Sort of akin to descending into an open sewer to find a tiny nugget of gold. After so many years of this, I just felt "to hell with it all." So, I just watch my large collection of dvd's, which I derive tremendous pleasure from.

Buffyboy323 · 02-05-2012, 10:54 PM

I definitely watch A LOT less television than I did ten years ago. 2002-2005 was the peak of my TV viewing - new and older shows. These days, though I have a handful of shows every week, I find myself being less excited and interested in them. It feels like a chore sometimes. I don't have shows that I truly love and care about anymore. I know there's been some excellent shows during the last decade, but I'm just not into it anymore. I'm hoping 2012 will change that.

dakert · 02-05-2012, 11:26 PM

I am with broadmoor--I just watch my variety of TV on DVDs which I find much more satisfying

CommonTater · 02-06-2012, 10:11 PM

I picked much more because before I got sick I only watched TV with the family in the evenings. Since I've gotten sick and live in the bed now I keep the TV on all the time that I'm not sleeping.

Regulus · 02-06-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dakert

I am with broadmoor--I just watch my variety of TV on DVDs which I find much more satisfying

Seconded.

old grouch · 02-07-2012, 10:53 AM

Thirded. (Is that even a word???) I watch the same amount, but watch more DVDs and videos and less broadcast TV.

Silly Lily · 02-07-2012, 06:19 PM

I watch the same amount or possibly even more. It is so much easier to watch things whenever I want to.

Branimir202 · 02-07-2012, 06:23 PM

I definitely do, I think part of that has to do with how little of the shows appeal to me these days lol

yankeesrj12 · 02-07-2012, 06:30 PM

I watch MUCH more.

Mr. Television · 02-07-2012, 07:12 PM

I watch about the same. The only difference is I watch from my DVR most of the time. I only watch about 3 or 4 live shows every week. I make my own tv lineup. lol

Retro4Life · 02-07-2012, 09:39 PM

^ I probably should have put a separate choice in there regarding the use of DVDS, etc. I was really thinking just about normal television watching. Oh well, the responses are doing that job for me, I guess, lol.

View Poll Results: Do You Watch More Or Less TV Than You Did Ten Years Ago?
Much More	6	15.79%
A Little More	5	13.16%
The Same	7	18.42%
Much Less	15	39.47%
A Little Less	3	7.89%
I've Stopped Watching TV Altogether	2	5.26%
Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

02-05-2012, 05:31 PM	#1
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Do You Watch More or Less TV Than You Did Ten Years Ago? Just curious about everyone's current viewing habits. I find myself watching MUCH less TV than I used to. Not because I have gone snobbish or don't enjoy the medium itself, just because I honestly can find very little programming that I am interested in. In fact, I've taken to turning both of my TVs off for long periods of time while I'm home, something I never used to do. Particularly on weekends, which used to have so much quality TV when I was young, I simply can't find anything good on to watch.
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02-06-2012, 10:11 PM	#8
CommonTater no longer a forum member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 09, 2010 Posts: 298	I picked much more because before I got sick I only watched TV with the family in the evenings. Since I've gotten sick and live in the bed now I keep the TV on all the time that I'm not sleeping.
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02-07-2012, 07:12 PM	#14
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I watch about the same. The only difference is I watch from my DVR most of the time. I only watch about 3 or 4 live shows every week. I make my own tv lineup. lol
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02-05-2012, 05:34 PM	#2
tiredmike59 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 05, 2010 Location: OUTLAW STATE {MO} Posts: 1,868	Mine only serves as a night light and a trap to catch mosquitos.

02-05-2012, 06:54 PM	#4
Sammy Reed Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 19, 2003 Posts: 403	10 years ago? Time creeps up on us fast lately - that's only 2002. I was watching what there was left of the 15-minute educational shows that public TV was showing anymore (I think that stopped completely in our area in 2004), but that was about it. There were a very few things I've seen since then.

02-05-2012, 10:13 PM	#5
broadmoor Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 10, 2010 Location: texas Posts: 489	I think I watch about the same amount, timewise. Perhaps even a smidgeon more. But there's a big difference. Nowadays, 95% of what I view are 'old shows' on dvd. I've given up entirely on all current programming, other than a bit of news/weather and such. Modern television has just become too repellent and out-of-sync with my tastes. I'm sure there might still be a small handful of shows I would find enjoyable, but it gradually became no longer worth the effort to sift through the garbage to find. Sort of akin to descending into an open sewer to find a tiny nugget of gold. After so many years of this, I just felt "to hell with it all." So, I just watch my large collection of dvd's, which I derive tremendous pleasure from.

02-05-2012, 10:54 PM	#6
Buffyboy323 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Posts: 6,102	I definitely watch A LOT less television than I did ten years ago. 2002-2005 was the peak of my TV viewing - new and older shows. These days, though I have a handful of shows every week, I find myself being less excited and interested in them. It feels like a chore sometimes. I don't have shows that I truly love and care about anymore. I know there's been some excellent shows during the last decade, but I'm just not into it anymore. I'm hoping 2012 will change that.

02-05-2012, 11:26 PM	#7
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	I am with broadmoor--I just watch my variety of TV on DVDs which I find much more satisfying

02-07-2012, 10:53 AM	#10
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	Thirded. (Is that even a word???) I watch the same amount, but watch more DVDs and videos and less broadcast TV.

02-07-2012, 06:19 PM	#11
Silly Lily Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 04, 2008 Posts: 125	I watch the same amount or possibly even more. It is so much easier to watch things whenever I want to.

02-07-2012, 06:23 PM	#12
Branimir202 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 07, 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 6	I definitely do, I think part of that has to do with how little of the shows appeal to me these days lol

02-07-2012, 06:30 PM	#13
yankeesrj12 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 09, 2008 Posts: 4,335	I watch MUCH more.

02-07-2012, 09:39 PM	#15
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	^ I probably should have put a separate choice in there regarding the use of DVDS, etc. I was really thinking just about normal television watching. Oh well, the responses are doing that job for me, I guess, lol.