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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)I would note that you have not addressed any of the examples I offered. Your claim was 'it's all stupid' the OP's that it is 'all garbage' and to me, calling illuminating documentaries or Puccini from Lincoln center 'stupid garbage' is absurd. To say 'there's a lot of crap' would be wildly accurate, to say 'there is nothing of value and it is all crap' is as inaccurate as claiming it is all excellent.
I gave specifics. And my point over all is that when I read a person nattering about all tv and cinema being stupid garbage, I think poorly of the person because much of it is very valuable and has helped to make a better world, like it or not. You think Fry reporting on the Ugandan anti gay situation is 'stupid garbage' and I do not agree. If you do not think that, then saying 'it's all stupid' is probably not expressing what you actually mean.