People can’t yell at other people in the newspaper. Which is why I still prefer to read the news rather than have it crammed down my throat by TV. Also when reading the news it is easier to pick out the biases than when watching it on TV. Finally, if TV gave as much detail and covered as many stories as printed media: news programs would last 6 hours (without commercials).
About the only advantage TV has over printed media is that the pictures move, but even there, they usually only show snippets that may or may not be in context.
Years ago, when I still bothered to watch TV, the first time some rude idiot yelled, I turned it off. Then I made the logical next step, and stopped turning it on.
dshans about 4 years ago
“Jane, you ignorant slut, you!”
Zebrastripes about 4 years ago
Media loves controversy….they instigate..sensationalize, and I’m sick of the whole thing!
dflak about 4 years ago
People can’t yell at other people in the newspaper. Which is why I still prefer to read the news rather than have it crammed down my throat by TV. Also when reading the news it is easier to pick out the biases than when watching it on TV. Finally, if TV gave as much detail and covered as many stories as printed media: news programs would last 6 hours (without commercials).
About the only advantage TV has over printed media is that the pictures move, but even there, they usually only show snippets that may or may not be in context.
hooglah about 4 years ago
CNN talking about the DNC convention.
Ukko wilko about 4 years ago
Years ago, when I still bothered to watch TV, the first time some rude idiot yelled, I turned it off. Then I made the logical next step, and stopped turning it on.
MCProfessor about 4 years ago
A political discussion without yelling? Impossible!