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Dude111 · 06-04-2015, 10:02 PM

Has TV got better or worse since you were younger..... In my opinion its MUCH WORSE!!

1) Digital instead of analog (Not as nice an experience (Natural,etc))
2) CRAPPY PROGRAMMING!!!!!!! (Nothing worth watching)
3) OLDER SHOWS SHOWN DIGITALLY JUST ARE NOT THAT APPEALING TO ME....... (I prefer to see them how I saw them then OR NOT AT ALL) -- They were FINE on analog cable in the 80s

tlc38tlc38 · 06-04-2015, 10:27 PM

No offense but I don't think this question even needs to be asked. I think everyone on here will answer with "worse", including myself.

Regulus · 06-04-2015, 11:50 PM

The fact that 85% of what's in my library were produced between 1950 and 1990 bears testimony of what my answer would be.

Patty Duke · 06-05-2015, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

No offense but I don't think this question even needs to be asked. I think everyone on here will answer with "worse", including myself.

I agree.

MrCleveland · 06-05-2015, 08:43 AM

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I agree.

Third...it went down because of reality shows!

Mace Dolex · 06-05-2015, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

Third...it went down because of reality shows!

Yep that was the final nail in the coffin for me, I hardly watch any network shows that I'm mostly watching old reruns or I have a DVD popped in while I'm on my computer.

McGillicuddy · 06-05-2015, 01:36 PM

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Third...it went down because of reality shows!

Another who agrees! Reality Shows suck!

broadmoor · 06-05-2015, 01:51 PM

WORSE. VASTLY, VASTLY WORSE.

Years ago, I used to enjoy the simple, generic presence of having the television set on. It was like a welcome, easy-going visitor to the household den. But over time, it grew increasingly abrasive... louder, more nerve-wracking commercials, programming that was more and more obnoxious and sickeningly vulgar, people on talk-shows and reality-shows who were viscerally repellent. TV, which used to be that pleasant friend and neighbor who'd drop by for a nice visit, somehow became more like a grotesque lout who barged in, grabbed food out of my refrigerator, barked profanities at me, and then dropped his trousers and urinated on my carpet floor. I no longer like to have the television set on at all, unless I'm specifically watching one of my dvd's.

comedyfreak · 06-05-2015, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

No offense but I don't think this question even needs to be asked. I think everyone on here will answer with "worse", including myself.

Agreed!

Coffeecup · 06-05-2015, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dude111

Has TV got better or worse since you were younger..... In my opinion its MUCH WORSE!!

1) Digital instead of analog (Not as nice an experience (Natural,etc))
2) CRAPPY PROGRAMMING!!!!!!! (Nothing worth watching)
3) OLDER SHOWS SHOWN DIGITALLY JUST ARE NOT THAT APPEALING TO ME....... (I prefer to see them how I saw them then OR NOT AT ALL) -- They were FINE on analog cable in the 80s

You nailed on the head with reasons. Number 3 bothers me the most. I think when the audiences were given so many tv stations around 1980, most tv shows lost me. 90 percent of my tv viewing is 1950- mid 1985 shows. I can't think of 10 shows of the last 20 years I have watched. The shock button pushed me away from current shows. You just never know if a crude rude line will be said. Do people in real life talk like that in families. ?

UMFaninMD · 06-05-2015, 05:49 PM

Every decade has its share of duds but the glut of reality TV and giving airtime to people like The Duggars, Duck Dynasty hillbillies, all those catty Real Housewives, Jon & Kate Plus 8, etc. has really caused a huge decline in TV these days. Sitcoms are unfunny with unlikable characters. But I think where TV is doing great is the dramas. Many of them on TV right now have quality acting, writing and production.

waichingliu81 · 06-05-2015, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

No offense but I don't think this question even needs to be asked. I think everyone on here will answer with "worse", including myself.

i concur

Mr. Television · 06-05-2015, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffeecup

You nailed on the head with reasons. Number 3 bothers me the most. I think when the audiences were given so many tv stations around 1980, most tv shows lost me. 90 percent of my tv viewing is 1950- mid 1985 shows. I can't think of 10 shows of the last 20 years I have watched. The shock button pushed me away from current shows. You just never know if a crude rude line will be said. Do people in real life talk like that in families. ?

And that's the biggest problem. Everything is done for shock value anymore. I'm immune to it because it;s everywhere. Nothing's shocking anymore so you'd think they'd go back to giving a show heart. If I don't like the characters, I'm not watching.

Dude111 · 10-28-2022, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Coffeecup

You nailed on the head with reasons. Number 3 bothers me the most.

Thank you for being honest........ No one on ANY OTHER SITE I have posted this one has been!! (They call me names,etc (But its expected))

Reinhold_Weege · 10-28-2022, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dude111

Has TV got better or worse since you were younger..... In my opinion its MUCH WORSE!!

2) CRAPPY PROGRAMMING!!!!!!! (Nothing worth watching)

I agree that tv has become worse. The programming is indeed crappy and I attribute it to these factors.

There are too many commercials and useless filler material like recaps after commercial breaks (as if we can't remember what happened four or five minutes ago.)
Scripted reality lacks substance and creativity.
Sitcoms are not given enough time to 'find an audience' or develop before being cancelled.
Forced diversity and political correctness severely restrict creativity and originality.

06-04-2015, 10:02 PM	#1
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,617	Has TV got better or worse since you were younger..... In my opinion its MUCH WORSE!! 1) Digital instead of analog (Not as nice an experience (Natural,etc)) 2) CRAPPY PROGRAMMING!!!!!!! (Nothing worth watching) 3) OLDER SHOWS SHOWN DIGITALLY JUST ARE NOT THAT APPEALING TO ME....... (I prefer to see them how I saw them then OR NOT AT ALL) -- They were FINE on analog cable in the 80s
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Regulus Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 07, 2011 Location: Port Orange, Florida Avatar - Poiuyt Posts: 3,374	The fact that 85% of what's in my library were produced between 1950 and 1990 bears testimony of what my answer would be.
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06-05-2015, 01:51 PM	#8
broadmoor Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 10, 2010 Location: texas Posts: 489	WORSE. VASTLY, VASTLY WORSE. Years ago, I used to enjoy the simple, generic presence of having the television set on. It was like a welcome, easy-going visitor to the household den. But over time, it grew increasingly abrasive... louder, more nerve-wracking commercials, programming that was more and more obnoxious and sickeningly vulgar, people on talk-shows and reality-shows who were viscerally repellent. TV, which used to be that pleasant friend and neighbor who'd drop by for a nice visit, somehow became more like a grotesque lout who barged in, grabbed food out of my refrigerator, barked profanities at me, and then dropped his trousers and urinated on my carpet floor. I no longer like to have the television set on at all, unless I'm specifically watching one of my dvd's.

06-05-2015, 05:49 PM	#11
UMFaninMD I love a mystery Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,287	Every decade has its share of duds but the glut of reality TV and giving airtime to people like The Duggars, Duck Dynasty hillbillies, all those catty Real Housewives, Jon & Kate Plus 8, etc. has really caused a huge decline in TV these days. Sitcoms are unfunny with unlikable characters. But I think where TV is doing great is the dramas. Many of them on TV right now have quality acting, writing and production.