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Throw away your television

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Kleinmuuhg
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Vanuatu4091 Posts
February 27 2012 21:24 GMT
#1
Why hello there!

Please listen to this while you read:
+ Show Spoiler +


(Lyrics for those interested)
+ Show Spoiler +
Throw away your television
Time to make this clean decision
Master waits for its collision now
It's a repeat of a story told
It's a repeat and it's getting old

Throw away your television
Make the break big intermission
Recreate your supervision now
It's a repeat of a story told
It's a repeat and it's getting old

Renegades with fancy gauges
Slay the plague for it's contagious
Pull the plug and take the stages
Throw away your television now

Oy oy oy (gotta love anthony <3)

Throw away your television
Take the noose off your ambition
Reinvent your intuition now
It's a repeat of a story told
It's a repeat and it's getting old

Renegades with fancy gauges
Slay the plague for it's contagious
Pull the plug and take the stages
Throw away your television now

Throw away your television
Salivate to repetition
Alleviate this ill condition now

It's a repeat
It's a repeat
It's a repeat
It's a repeat
It's a repeat


Since I have moved out I have lived without television:
One of the best decisions in my life thus far ( Easily top 20, maybe even top 10).

There is nothing wrong with watching movies or series that you like, I do that as well,
but brainlessly turning on the TV and watching the first thing in sight is bad for you.

You know it , right?
Do I have to explain, why?
Okay, but real short:
1. It consumes a lot of time.
2. You dont learn anything useful.
3. It's not a social interaction with other persons.
4. It's bad for your creativity.
5. It consumes a LOT of time.

Why not play an instrument instead?
Or read a book?
Or go for a walk( kay, you dont have to do this one, but you might as well)
Or learn something for school/college/your job instead.
Explore your interests, become creative, do something worthy of your time.

I know it's a big step to get rid of television, but you wont regret it.
As long as it is still in the house you will always be tempted.
Now you even have a reason to visit friends more often (" I dont have a Tv, can I watch this with you?").

I know this is not the best written blog and I'm actually quiet sure I wont change anybodies opinion /lifestyle, but maybe if you guys hear it often enough from me and other ones you will think about it.

Oh and btw a lot of the reasonning applies to watching random streams of starcraft as well.
Get specific. Select the event you want to watch (GSL, MLG , whatever), or say "I want to watch (insert player namer here)'s stream in the afternoon for 1 hour.
But dont just go on teamliquid and watch any stream, because that WILL steal you hours and hours of time.

Im not on facebook either , not because I want to be anti-establishment (okay maybe a little), but because it's a time thief and I simply dont need it ( and neither would you ).

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Im going to see RHCP live this summer yeah!


*
This is our town, scrub
Durso
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United States51 Posts
February 27 2012 21:44 GMT
#2
i think not having a t.v is a good idea. I have one but rarely watch it. I only watch the history channel for a few shows :0 and maybe ill turn it on when im going to bed. it is much better to watch a t.v. series you like on the internet than on t.v IMO

Xiron
Profile Joined August 2010
Germany1233 Posts
February 27 2012 21:44 GMT
#3
On February 28 2012 06:24 Kleinmuuhg wrote:

I know it's a big step to get rid of television, but you wont regret it.
As long as it is still in the house you will always be tempted.



Sorry but my Tv is right next to me, though it's almost always off and I'm not tempted to turn it on at all, since Tv is utter crap in all regards.
"The way of life can be free and beautiful. But we have lost the way. " - Charlie Chaplin
MisterD
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Germany1338 Posts
February 27 2012 21:45 GMT
#4
i haven't watched any "real" television by myself for something like 5 to 8 years now, can't even remember the time. Admittedly, i live in germany, and television here has become _extremly_ bad by now, just stupid casting shows and "reality shows" with paid actors directed to look and behave like the most ridiculous of stereotypes. I still watch quite a few tv series on my computer, but only on demand, not consuming any dumb content around it all the time. I don't feel like i am missing out on anything in that regard.

There's so many better ways to waste one's time
Gold isn't everything in life... you need wood, too!
HornyHerring
Profile Joined March 2011
Papua New Guinea1059 Posts
February 27 2012 21:46 GMT
#5
On February 28 2012 06:24 Kleinmuuhg wrote:
Okay, but real short:
1. It consumes a lot of time.
2. You dont learn anything useful.
3. It's not a social interaction with other persons.
4. It's bad for your creativity.
5. It consumes a LOT of time.

1. So does gaming,
2. So does gaming(life-wise),
3. So is gaming,
4. So is gaming,
5. So does gaming.
oh, hai
WakaDoDo
Profile Joined July 2009
Sweden1183 Posts
February 27 2012 21:47 GMT
#6
I should probably do this with my PC. Spend waaaay too much time "procrastinating" on different web sites.
Zaranth
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States345 Posts
February 27 2012 21:48 GMT
#7
You forgot to mention that you save a lot of money not paying for cable.

@hornyherring: now you have that much more time to game! Win/win I say. :-)
Maker of Cheerfuls @eZaranth
NexUmbra
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Scotland3776 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-27 21:53:51
February 27 2012 21:50 GMT
#8
On February 28 2012 06:24 Kleinmuuhg wrote:

3. It's not a social interaction with other persons.


On February 28 2012 06:46 HornyHerring wrote:
3. So is gaming,



Gaming does not involve social interaction? WTF?

Have you never been in a clan or played DOTA games with your friends or something?
Life has won two GSLs and a Blizzard Cup. NOT three GSLs.
Kleinmuuhg
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Vanuatu4091 Posts
February 27 2012 21:52 GMT
#9
On February 28 2012 06:46 HornyHerring wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 28 2012 06:24 Kleinmuuhg wrote:
Okay, but real short:
1. It consumes a lot of time.
2. You dont learn anything useful.
3. It's not a social interaction with other persons.
4. It's bad for your creativity.
5. It consumes a LOT of time.

1. So does gaming,
2. So does gaming(life-wise),
3. So is gaming,
4. So is gaming,
5. So does gaming.

Guess why I'm not gaming.
But I didnt want to add that to Op cause, you know, this is a gaming forum.
This is our town, scrub
Irave
Profile Joined October 2010
United States9965 Posts
February 27 2012 22:02 GMT
#10
I'm happy for you that your going to a concert. Though other than being inspired by a song, you should take note on how much culture has changed. TV and facebook really aren't an enemy of any sorts. If FB has become such a time sink, then you aren't using it properly. You can put up a single text asking if anyone was up to do something, and bam you just messaged all your friends.

As you stated this is a gaming forum but you don't game, yet have a decent amount of posts. Whats the bigger time sink aimlessly browsing the internet or watching a favorite tv show?
Kleinmuuhg
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Vanuatu4091 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-27 22:13:44
February 27 2012 22:11 GMT
#11
read my op , i feel you could have saved yourself the post.
watching a favorite tv show is absolutely fine, randomly watching bullsh** is the problem, same applies to fb.

also it's not like this song had anything to do with my decision to get rid of my tv.
i just thought it would fit to the blog.
This is our town, scrub
Jerubaal
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States7684 Posts
February 27 2012 22:34 GMT
#12
Read a book you illiterate son of a bitch and step up yo' vocab.
I'm not stupid, a marauder just shot my brain.
Yung
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States727 Posts
February 27 2012 22:35 GMT
#13
I havn't used the TV in my house for over 7 months, and i enjoy it/ I always hated TV anyways. Also the RHCP show in houston got moved back like 6 months, its terrible
DuckS
Profile Joined September 2010
United States845 Posts
February 27 2012 22:39 GMT
#14
Everything in moderation.

I would never trash my tv, or suggest to to anyone. Watching random Bravo housewives/whores for hours at a time being bitchy for little to no reason is one thing, but personally, I use my T.V to become informed - the discovery channel, the news, perhaps catch a rerun of a movie or have a pick-me-up laugh from comedy central. It definitely has its pros.

With that being said, I can completely agree that you shouldn't spend an excess amount of time with it. But then again, that could be said about anything - hell, even me reply to this topic, could, and probably is, time being put to waste (no offense!)
"You foiled us this time Americans, but your liberty will not protect your Marilyn Monroe forever - our Queen must FEED!" - Deleuze
Sinensis
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States2513 Posts
February 27 2012 22:40 GMT
#15
What if television is one of my interests? Not everyone wants to go out and accomplish something creative/entralling with their time, and some people want to get away from doing just that by watching tv.

I'm going to look at your points in more detail:

1. It consumes a lot of time. Says who? Compared to what?

2. You dont learn anything useful. Wrong. Television is the basis for at least half the conversations that happen around me. The only thing people seem to talk about more is facebook. Television is also where a lot of people get their news, learn to cook, or learn about history. It's where people watch sports, awards shows, and large performances.

3. It's not a social interaction with other persons. Television is a social interation with other persons 100% of the time whether you are watching with a group of people, or watching something that you will have a conversation about with someone later. Not to mention many people are ALWAYS watching the same channel as you.

4. It's bad for your creativity. Huh?

5. It consumes a LOT of time. We're back to number 1 because why not make it an even five? Television consumes as much time as you choose to allocate it.

Television is a very relaxing hobby if that's what you need to unwind.
DrAbuse
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany209 Posts
February 27 2012 23:01 GMT
#16
I have a TV but rarely use it. You dont have to physically throw it away, unless you have very weak willpower.
eu.battle.net/sc2/en/profile/186292/1/DrAbuse/
dAPhREAk
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Nauru12397 Posts
February 27 2012 23:07 GMT
#17
i have a tv, but no cable (and i cant get regular channels for some reason). thats not the timesink in my life though. my computer is. =P
SigmaoctanusIV
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States3313 Posts
February 27 2012 23:15 GMT
#18
On February 28 2012 06:46 HornyHerring wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 28 2012 06:24 Kleinmuuhg wrote:
Okay, but real short:
1. It consumes a lot of time.
2. You dont learn anything useful.
3. It's not a social interaction with other persons.
4. It's bad for your creativity.
5. It consumes a LOT of time.

1. So does gaming,
2. So does gaming(life-wise),
3. So is gaming,
4. So is gaming,
5. So does gaming.


Can't help but say your wrong there... Gaming is much better than Television. Though people should just do what makes them happy as long as it doesn't harm others.
I am Godzilla You are Japan
iSometric
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
2221 Posts
February 27 2012 23:26 GMT
#19
I only watch the History, Travel, And Food channels, everything can be found online if you really need it, including news.
strava.com/athletes/zhaodynasty
Myles
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States5162 Posts
February 27 2012 23:49 GMT
#20
On February 28 2012 08:15 SigmaoctanusIV wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 28 2012 06:46 HornyHerring wrote:
On February 28 2012 06:24 Kleinmuuhg wrote:
Okay, but real short:
1. It consumes a lot of time.
2. You dont learn anything useful.
3. It's not a social interaction with other persons.
4. It's bad for your creativity.
5. It consumes a LOT of time.

1. So does gaming,
2. So does gaming(life-wise),
3. So is gaming,
4. So is gaming,
5. So does gaming.


Can't help but say your wrong there... Gaming is much better than Television. Though people should just do what makes them happy as long as it doesn't harm others.

I think the point to take away is that how you spend your time doing something is more important than the activity itself. You can be the same stereotypical fat nerdy guy who sits in front of the TV as the guy who sits in front of the computer. Or you can do both and break the stereotype all together.

Personally, I learn a lot from watching TV, but that's because I usually watch things like Discovery Channel rather then E!. Watching TV with others can be quite the social activity, especially comedy shows like Tosh.0.
I don't see how it inhibits your creativity at all.
How much time it consumes is personal responsibility.

As someone else said, moderation is key. If you can't keep a TV in the house without turning into a couch potato then by all means get rid of it, but I don't feel like I have a problem with that.(I SAID I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM, K?! lol j/k)
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