TV and modern society

[blitz]

I finally conceded that my shoulder had reached the point where I had to get it operated on, almost total reconstruction and a few days after the operation read 3 books and thought I might watch some telly to pass the time.

OMG what a load of mind numbing soul destroying crap.

endless reality TV

brain destroying morning shows

news that is nothing short of propaganda or very biased opinion

I need the drugs back so I am happy staring at the ceiling

Now I am starting to understand why I have such a problem with the views of so many in society

[Mick_Marsh]

I agree.
The amount of TV I watch has fallen drastically over the last couple of years. Internet radio and AULRO are far more entertaining.

[Hay Ewe]

I finally conceded that my shoulder had reached the point where I had to get it operated on, almost total reconstruction and a few days after the operation read 3 books and thought I might watch some telly to pass the time.

OMG what a load of mind numbing soul destroying crap.

endless reality TV

brain destroying morning shows

news that is nothing short of propaganda or very biased opinion

I need the drugs back so I am happy staring at the ceiling

Now I am starting to understand why I have such a problem with the views of so many in society

I totally agree
I could quite easily go with out TV in my house, but Mrs Hay Ewe wanted one and when hers died, she purchased another. its probably only on 2.5 hrs a day, maybe more during the wet.

If we watch any news stuff its the SBS, after that its all media rubbish and propaganda.
If we do watch something its usually 7Mate and some documentories

Yeah, tinkering and a couple of forums are more interesting usually

Hay Ewe

[chopper]

Most of the news that I see is much worse than that , revolves around killings or some horrible disaster or baby kids left on the street to play dodge with cars. Don't need a thriller movie after the news, usually looking for something much softer or even remotely funny.

[blitz]

check this out - bit of a time waster

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[JohnF]

Try reading some good non-fiction books. Fiction is as bad as TV.

[discovery39]

check this out - bit of a time waster

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Very Cool.
Much better than TV!
:D

[rover-56]

I know...
A VAST Sat TV box came into the house a few months ago, can't believe the mindless nonsense offered.
Add to that the cleverness Freeview has imposed in the sat PVR manufacturers to stop you fast forwarding the ads on a recording.
Also the news is still the same horror movie.
The TV is off a lot....

Terry

[blitz]

reminds me of the Pink Floyd album/movie The Wall - 16 channels of **** on the tv to choose from

Only now it's almost countless channels of **** on the tv to choose from.

[blitz]

go on admit it, you sang it in your head as you read it :D

[discovery39]

go on admit it, you sang it in your head as you read it :D



:whistling:

[Mick_Marsh]

go on admit it, you sang it in your head as you read it :D
Yep. Sure did.

[blitz]

Try reading some good non-fiction books. Fiction is as bad as TV.


yes so hard to find a good book to read particularly when i like well written nonsense like Douglas Adams of Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy fame

[bee utey]

yes so hard to find a good book to read particularly when i like well written nonsense like Douglas Adams of Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy fame
You tried the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett? There's about 25 books in the series, a good way to kill a month's worth of spare time...:)
Starter set (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bulk-Book-Pack-Set-Of-6-Terry-Pratchett-Books-Discworld-Mort-Guards-Moving-P-/121347024242?pt=AU_Books_Childrens_New&hash=item1c40d8a572)

[blitz]

You tried the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett? There's about 25 books in the series, a good way to kill a month's worth of spare time...:)
Starter set (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bulk-Book-Pack-Set-Of-6-Terry-Pratchett-Books-Discworld-Mort-Guards-Moving-P-/121347024242?pt=AU_Books_Childrens_New&hash=item1c40d8a572)

Another favourite of mine is Terry Pratchetts 'The Wee Men', not a disc world novel but a beauty non the less

[lebanon]

National Geographic, classical and jazz music channel save the day.

[DiscoMick]

So-called 'reality' TV shows just annoy me as there's nothing real about them. I mostly watch the ABC and SBS with a focus on news, documentaries and interesting shows about the world. Most of the stuff on the commercials is just rubbish.

Sent from my D1 using overweight hamsters.

[goingbush]

TV .... Mindless time wasting dribble, producing a mindless society, = Agenda 21 at work!

I haven't watched one millisecond of TV, nor read a newspaper since March 2013 have not missed it one bit.

tho I did used to enjoy watching Scrapheap Challenge

best thing you can do for yourselves and family, put the bloody TV out on the Nature Strip.

[vnx205]

Some of you blokes must be watching the wrong channels. :p

I watch my fair share of TV and I don't see any of the things you complain about.

I see quite a bit of good quality drama, some comedy that appeals to my sense of humour, thoroughly researched informative programs, and great Australian and overseas movies.

[inside]

Netflix is where it is at. It customises based on what you watch but I still don't have time to see everything I want to. There's some good content out there but Landy fixing keeps me from watching it.

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[bob10]

Just when you thought you could get away from it all Bob


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[blitz]

Some of you blokes must be watching the wrong channels. :p

I watch my fair share of TV and I don't see any of the things you complain about.

I see quite a bit of good quality drama, some comedy that appeals to my sense of humour, thoroughly researched informative programs, and great Australian and overseas movies.

Started with watching day time tv, then what the family watch as I was recovering from my shoulder reconstruction opp. I am sort of in shock at the amount of crap on tv, I'm very selective and only watch a bit of ABC, SBS, and some other bits n pieces, but when nothing to do and the tv was there - why not and now I know why not :-)

[NomadicD3]

easy answer here all, get an internet connection and download what you want to watch. No adds, no crap and always available on demand, Of course you may feel a little guilty as it is mostly illegal........:cool:

[korg20000bc]

Bruce Springsteen - 57 Channels (And Nothin' On) - YouTube
The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy - Television, the Drug of the Nation - YouTube

[Corgie Carrier]

My tv died about 4 months ago and I haven't missed it at all. I was going to wait until I got my tax cheque back and buy a big one, but now I am thinking I don't really need one.

So I am going to spend my tax cheque on a front locker for the bush truck, I figure I can get a lot more fun out of that than a tv.

My brother lives in America and he has access to 220 channels and says that there is nothing but crap on all of them, so he hardly watches any tv.

Neale

[rover-56]

After reading the posts on here I have been reassured that I am reasonably normal.
Thank you. Others in the household have commented that I am a bit odd not liking the TV offerings on commercial channels (and some on ABC and SBS).
I am relieved to note that there are actually others that have the same opinion that most of the TV programs are mindless and a waste of time.
THANK YOU.
Perhaps I am ok after all.:D:D

Cheers,
Terry

[DiscoMick]

The internet will eventually replace TV. Even now, Youtube is the world's most popular TV channel.

Sent from my D1 using overweight hamsters.

[ramblingboy42]

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[ramblingboy42]

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[ramblingboy42]

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[460cixy]

Yup its all crap my tv watching consists of morning news evening news one or two dramas throu the week not my cup of tea but the misses likes me to watch em with her and hunting aotearoa on nitv is great