Originally posted by pisher:
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Beacause some of my favourite shows might get canceled, that's the only reason really.
But what does discussing the ratings accomplish, in terms of keeping your shows on the air? Frankly, considering how some of your favorites are doing, the less said about their ratings the better.
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And i know i can survive without those shows, but it's not all that bad to spend some hours watching something entertaining on TV
I never said it was, but this all seems like people-in-glass-houses stuff. I don't think we should need any reason to discuss ratings other than the fact that we find it a pleasant diversion. We all grew up with TV, and it's a big part of our lives. Which explains a lot, when you think about it.
I agree it's a bit odd to care about the demographic fortunes of a network, if you don't work for or own stock in it. But is it any less strange to care about whether some steroid-enhanced multi-millionaires you've never met, playing a sport you either never played or really suck at, win a championship game you can't attend?
Most modern human activity is inherently meaningless. But it's better than nothing. I think.
