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Originally Posted by little_tippler
I think it's great if you want to live without TV or watch it less and do better things with your time, or only watch educational TV.
I have to say though that I like my TV and I don't think it's evil. I would not give it up completely because I like to watch TV and I think it can be educational, stimulating, relaxing, informative, it has several benefits. Of course there are negative aspects too.
I usually only watch things I like. I don't only watch it when I'm bored and I'm not bored when I'm watching it, I watch it because it's what I want to do at that moment.
It«s simple really. I don't get the way people always talk about TV like it's a terrible thing that ruins people's minds and lives...as long as you know who's in control  |
I totally agree! It is possible for me to live without TV/Cable but I choose to use it as an entertainment mode. Work, school, kids, BF, I need something that doesn't require me to think but allows me to be consumed for the moment. I read a lot and play on the internet too, I also play with my kids from time to time but there is something to be said about the 'me time' I get from watching crime drama's or obsessing over American Idol.
I am sure I could accomplish more in my day to day if I gave it up but why? "The Man" takes enough from me on a daily basis I don't want to figure out how to cram more duties in to my day.