Comments on: No More TV http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/ A Road Without Obstacles Leads Nowhere. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:45:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Travis http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-356792 Travis Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:53:31 +0000 http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/#comment-356792 What about Nintendo? What about Nintendo?

]]> By: Tina http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-356788 Tina Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:10:32 +0000 http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/#comment-356788 Well, if you have any ideas to get back on the wagon for exercising, PLEASE let me know. I've slacked off too over the holidays. Good luck with it! Well, if you have any ideas to get back on the wagon for exercising, PLEASE let me know. I’ve slacked off too over the holidays.

Good luck with it!

]]> By: Mark M http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-356751 Mark M Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:51:15 +0000 http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/#comment-356751 I don't watch TV often, and when I do it is usually tuned into the History channel. So I do learn things from TV now and again. I don’t watch TV often, and when I do it is usually tuned into the History channel. So I do learn things from TV now and again.

]]> By: Nuke http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-356750 Nuke Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:27:31 +0000 http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/#comment-356750 I have a handful of shows I make it a point to try and watch if I am home. But the only 2 in the last several years I would bother to record are Lost and Battlestar. But, I have to admit the TV is on most of the time I am home. I live alone, and the constant drone of the TV somewhere reminds me of growing up. Heck I even have the TV on (or at least my Ipod) when I read. I do agree with the concept that there are better things to do that I am neglecting tho... I have a handful of shows I make it a point to try and watch if I am home. But the only 2 in the last several years I would bother to record are Lost and Battlestar.

But, I have to admit the TV is on most of the time I am home. I live alone, and the constant drone of the TV somewhere reminds me of growing up. Heck I even have the TV on (or at least my Ipod) when I read.

I do agree with the concept that there are better things to do that I am neglecting tho…

]]> By: Michael http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-356749 Michael Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:56:11 +0000 http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/#comment-356749 TV can be both good and bad. There are shows I enjoy a lot and there are some that are my security blanket when I need a mental break for 30 minutes or so. But the thing with TV is you have to come back to reality at some point and not let it control you. As for reading, it's great..but don't trade one "addiction" for another. Also, don't worry about what others think--like with TV pick books you will enjoy. I think that is part of the issue with getting everyone excited about reading these days--there is such a book snobbery out there that says you can't enjoy a Dean Koontz book as much as some English professor enjoys or finds meaning in whatever their field of speciality is. TV can be both good and bad. There are shows I enjoy a lot and there are some that are my security blanket when I need a mental break for 30 minutes or so. But the thing with TV is you have to come back to reality at some point and not let it control you.

As for reading, it’s great..but don’t trade one “addiction” for another. Also, don’t worry about what others think–like with TV pick books you will enjoy. I think that is part of the issue with getting everyone excited about reading these days–there is such a book snobbery out there that says you can’t enjoy a Dean Koontz book as much as some English professor enjoys or finds meaning in whatever their field of speciality is.

]]> By: Melinda http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-356748 Melinda Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:09:08 +0000 http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/#comment-356748 I like Deirdre's comment - she treats TV as a special occasion. I vote for that. True, HBO has good movies, and PBS is available to all. I just don't know that many kids who watch it unless their parents do. My grandparents were PBS watchers; my parents, not so much. With one TV in the house, we watched what Dad wanted to watch - WWF and WCW wrestling. I learned so much from those shows: never date anyone without a nickname or stagename, like Bret the Hit Man Hart, or Randy Savage; pink underwear does not look good on men; and if you're going to parade around in little underwear, a cape and boots, make sure you're tan. But perhaps today, with every household owning at least one TV, PBS will be shown at some point in time. I like Deirdre’s comment – she treats TV as a special occasion. I vote for that.

True, HBO has good movies, and PBS is available to all. I just don’t know that many kids who watch it unless their parents do. My grandparents were PBS watchers; my parents, not so much. With one TV in the house, we watched what Dad wanted to watch – WWF and WCW wrestling. I learned so much from those shows: never date anyone without a nickname or stagename, like Bret the Hit Man Hart, or Randy Savage; pink underwear does not look good on men; and if you’re going to parade around in little underwear, a cape and boots, make sure you’re tan. But perhaps today, with every household owning at least one TV, PBS will be shown at some point in time.

]]> By: Deirdre http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-356747 Deirdre Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:57:09 +0000 http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/#comment-356747 This is a great entry! I, for one, have made it a point to pick one or two shows throughout the week to allow to myself as a "treat" to watch if the rest of the week is spent doing things that are healthy for my mind and body. I spend the work-week nights working out and cleaning house so then on the weekends, I will watch a show that I've taped for myself during the week. (Lost or Dr Phil) It's a good balance. I find that the less television I watch, the better off, mentally and physically, I am. Good luck with your new goal! You can do it. :) This is a great entry!

I, for one, have made it a point to pick one or two shows throughout the week to allow to myself as a “treat” to watch if the rest of the week is spent doing things that are healthy for my mind and body.

I spend the work-week nights working out and cleaning house so then on the weekends, I will watch a show that I’ve taped for myself during the week.

(Lost or Dr Phil)

It’s a good balance. I find that the less television I watch, the better off, mentally and physically, I am.

Good luck with your new goal! You can do it. :)

]]> By: Chimpo http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-356746 Chimpo Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:36:53 +0000 http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/#comment-356746 Who needs TV shows when you can watch Subway videos? Who needs TV shows when you can watch Subway videos?

]]> By: logtar http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-356745 logtar Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:29:33 +0000 http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/#comment-356745 I do not think that makes much difference. While HBO does have more quality, it is only one channel that shows mostly movies... you can find ok stuff in regular TV and even better documentaries in PBS... movies they do have the best. I do not think that makes much difference. While HBO does have more quality, it is only one channel that shows mostly movies… you can find ok stuff in regular TV and even better documentaries in PBS… movies they do have the best.

]]> By: Chuck http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-356744 Chuck Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:26:58 +0000 http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/#comment-356744 I used to kinda feel the same way about my television watchage....then I went and got TiVo and things got worse. I used to kinda feel the same way about my television watchage….then I went and got TiVo and things got worse.

]]> By: Melinda http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-356741 Melinda Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:26:56 +0000 http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/#comment-356741 I mentioned this to John, who brought up the "rich" vs. "poor" - ie, the ones who can afford HBO, because they usually churn out some decent stuff, vs. Springer on the local-access channels. How does that affect us? I mentioned this to John, who brought up the “rich” vs. “poor” – ie, the ones who can afford HBO, because they usually churn out some decent stuff, vs. Springer on the local-access channels. How does that affect us?

]]> By: Melinda http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-356740 Melinda Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:41:31 +0000 http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/#comment-356740 Dangit, Logtar, you should have a disclaimer on your blog when you tell those of us OUS that you're going to mention who won the Super Bowl. John hasn't watched it yet (it was on at midnight our time) and is waiting to watch it tonight at 5, so I have to go the whole day without telling him who won....and I'm surprised...I figured Brady had it, but then again, if they blitz Eli, he kinda seizes up. But anyway, I think TV definitely makes you dumb. You know, reality TV back in 1990 was kinda fun because MTV was the only one doing it, and it was different. But take a look around you today. Ideals are completely different than they were when we were younger. Money and beauty seem to be wayyyy more important now than they were before, not to mention growing up has been delayed. Baby Boomers, who feel entitled to the life they have and are big into themselves, have also instilled that entitlement in their kids, and we see that on TV too - just check out the Real Housewives of Orange County and you'll see what I mean. And that hurts society - people imitate what they see on TV without realizing they're doing it. Marketing ads make you feel bad for not having this or that. Be prettier with whiter teeth. Get the BMW so you can have more fun with life. Blah blah blah. It not only brings down our IQ, but our EQ as well - most people's self-esteem is in the crapper because they forget that what we see on TV is an illusion. Sure, there are 40 year-olds who look like Teri Hatcher, but is that NORMAL, for a 40 year-old to be built like a teenager? NO! If you have the willpower, turn off the TV. You'll feel better and not like you're in a trance. TV keeps us from thinking or feeling what's real. Hmmm....sure got fired up over that one. Dangit, Logtar, you should have a disclaimer on your blog when you tell those of us OUS that you’re going to mention who won the Super Bowl. John hasn’t watched it yet (it was on at midnight our time) and is waiting to watch it tonight at 5, so I have to go the whole day without telling him who won….and I’m surprised…I figured Brady had it, but then again, if they blitz Eli, he kinda seizes up. But anyway, I think TV definitely makes you dumb. You know, reality TV back in 1990 was kinda fun because MTV was the only one doing it, and it was different. But take a look around you today. Ideals are completely different than they were when we were younger. Money and beauty seem to be wayyyy more important now than they were before, not to mention growing up has been delayed. Baby Boomers, who feel entitled to the life they have and are big into themselves, have also instilled that entitlement in their kids, and we see that on TV too – just check out the Real Housewives of Orange County and you’ll see what I mean. And that hurts society – people imitate what they see on TV without realizing they’re doing it. Marketing ads make you feel bad for not having this or that. Be prettier with whiter teeth. Get the BMW so you can have more fun with life. Blah blah blah. It not only brings down our IQ, but our EQ as well – most people’s self-esteem is in the crapper because they forget that what we see on TV is an illusion. Sure, there are 40 year-olds who look like Teri Hatcher, but is that NORMAL, for a 40 year-old to be built like a teenager? NO! If you have the willpower, turn off the TV. You’ll feel better and not like you’re in a trance. TV keeps us from thinking or feeling what’s real.

Hmmm….sure got fired up over that one.

]]> By: Daphne http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-356738 Daphne Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:42:32 +0000 http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/#comment-356738 Well it depends on what one watches on TV. If you watch alot of those inane reality shows then yes that would make you really dumb and you wont learn anything from them. Personally I watch news programs, both local and international ones to keep me informed of current events. Well it depends on what one watches on TV. If you watch alot of those inane reality shows then yes that would make you really dumb and you wont learn anything from them. Personally I watch news programs, both local and international ones to keep me informed of current events.

]]> By: Burrowowl http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-356737 Burrowowl Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:32:59 +0000 http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/#comment-356737 I mostly use my TV as background filler noise in the form of 24-hour news channels. And Sesame Street. My kid loves Elmo and Zoe. I've been finding that I get more of my news online or from the quick once-over I give the local newspaper over breakfast, though. I mostly use my TV as background filler noise in the form of 24-hour news channels. And Sesame Street. My kid loves Elmo and Zoe. I’ve been finding that I get more of my news online or from the quick once-over I give the local newspaper over breakfast, though.

]]> By: Spyder http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/comment-page-1/#comment-356736 Spyder Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:07:36 +0000 http://blog.logtar.com/2008/02/03/no-more-tv/#comment-356736 I do love to watch John Stewart. I do love to watch John Stewart.

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