Ask HN: Do you still watch the news?

#1

Post by GoofyGewber » Thu, Mar 15, 2012, 8:51 PM UTC

I was wondering today, how much longer are news shows going to last? I would assume that a lot of people especially in this generation would rather just Google something and read an article rather than watch the news.

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#2

Post by staunch » Thu, Mar 15, 2012, 9:28 PM UTC

Last time I watched for more than 5 minutes: 6AM September 11, 2001

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#3

Post by mrkmcknz » Thu, Mar 15, 2012, 9:32 PM UTC

I watch the news at 10 every night here in the UK while I'm getting ready to call it a day.

Re: Ask HN: Do you still watch the news?

#4

Post by GoofyGewber » Thu, Mar 15, 2012, 9:48 PM UTC

mrkmcknz wrote: post #3

I watch the news at 10 every night here in the UK while I'm getting ready to call it a day.

I used to do that every night, but now I lay in bed and just read articles on my tablet.

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#5

Post by cdvonstinkpot » Thu, Mar 15, 2012, 10:52 PM UTC

I don't even remember what year it was that I ditched T.V. entirely. Was way before it went digital. Nope, no news on T.V. For me.

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#6

Post by GoofyGewber » Fri, Mar 16, 2012, 12:05 AM UTC

cdvonstinkpot wrote: post #5

I don't even remember what year it was that I ditched T.V. entirely. Was way before it went digital. Nope, no news on T.V. For me.

Yeah, as soon as i'm done with school I'm just going to have internet, with Netflix and other services. Land lines and Cable are a waste of money.

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#7

Post by robotripping » Thu, Mar 22, 2012, 5:12 PM UTC

Rachel Maddow if my roommate is watching it. Otherwise nope.

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#8

Post by theorique » Thu, Mar 22, 2012, 5:14 PM UTC

No.

I use a TV connected to a Mac Mini to watch Netflix and other video sources (documentary, comedy, etc). I don't have cable TV.

I get news via web search and twitter.

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#9

Post by SpikeDad » Thu, Mar 22, 2012, 5:25 PM UTC

Sure. All the time. I enjoy watching news commentary on MSNBC. It's a kick to see exposed all of the despicable right-wing activities.

If I want news FACTS, I stick to the NY Times, however.

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#10

Post by housewife » Thu, Mar 22, 2012, 8:08 PM UTC

Sure, you CAN just google whatever you want, but I don't think you always know what article you want to read... I don't watch the news, but I listen to CBC like an addict, and it's really because I never know what I'm going to hear. There are always new little "gems" worth hearing that it never even occurred to me "google".