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In reply to the discussion: Why I cut off my cable TV service in 2001 . . . [View all]Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)others think 'gee, they have high standards' when I personally think 'probably so conservative they are bothered by the cultural diversity and educational subjects that are present in better television programming'.
I assume the 'don't watch that shit' folks are calling Stephen Fry and Lincoln Center 'shit' because they claim there is nothing of value on television, it is all shit. The OP is not even aware of the shows that do speak of the 'left column' issues listed. There are shows that teach how to grow food, how to make permaculture. To declare they do not exist makes the OP seem dated, retro and kind of Pentecostal Moral Frothy.
I do not see 'I hate arts and culture' as a very good signal of a person's depth and intellect, I understand the OP thinks they are saying 'I have high standards' but I disagree. In my life, arts and culture are central and since I do not have endless airfare to attend events always live and because I am aware that there are others who can not travel for other reasons, even to a local theater or cinema, I value the fact that a shut in can watch Tosca from bed. Others do not value that, and think it makes them 'better'. I think it makes them sort of small minded.