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Tips from the Wiki for watching less TV
Merlin Mann | Oct 17 2005
There's a good, evolving page on the Wiki with tips for Watching Less TV. Some of the most immediately useful advice comes in the "Dealing with channel surfing" section:
I used to smugly think TiVo was my salvation, but I now realize how often I'm sitting through yet another C.S.I. or King of the Hill--shows I love, but that I have seen a half-dozen times and now just treat like a constantly-replenished bowl of video M&Ms. Seems like the distinction in quality is subtle when any activity becomes rote; casual media consumption that's becomes automatic or compulsive could probably use a bit of reflection and possibly pruning. 20 Comments
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![]() I haven't owned a TV...Submitted by David (not verified) on October 17, 2005 - 5:43am.
I haven't owned a TV for 13 years and don't miss it. The only shows I've seen in that 13 years have been ones I've bought on DVD, the occasional show seen at friends' place (Friends / QEFTSG) and very very rarely BT'ed shows... I prefer to get my video on demand - DVDs, stuff online (onegoodmove.org) and good old cinema. I really pity the TV addicted - how can you waste your life looking at a TV screen?... when you can do it looking at a computer monitor instead! » POSTED IN:
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