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CousinIT

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9. I dont watch those I dislike unless forced

Reply to ZonkerHarris (Original post)

Sun Dec 15, 2024, 06:51 PM

Dec 15

by circumstances. That Kristen Welker interview was shown on all the networks/shows - unavoidable if your TV was on at all. And yes it was FUCKING annoying.

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Maybe we could start a separate forum for people to complain about MSNBC/CNN TV News hosts all day long? [View all] ZonkerHarris Dec 15 OP

If it bothers you maybe you could hide those OP's? Autumn Dec 15 #1

Do you realize how many Ignores that will be? I'd wind up blocking half the membership it seems. ZonkerHarris Dec 15 #3

You don't block the members You use the key words MSNBC/CNN TV News hosts Autumn Dec 15 #8

That's great - let's drive up Fox News ratings. That is all there will be. kerry-is-my-prez Dec 15 #25

How is hiding posts that someone doesn't like going to drive up Fox News ratings? Autumn Dec 16 #30

We have a Media forum for that: Dennis Donovan Dec 15 #2

like that idea ZonkerHarris Dec 15 #5

I personally feel those discussions belong in the "TV Chat" forum. Think. Again. Dec 15 #4

didn;t even know about that one. You are right ZonkerHarris Dec 15 #6

I enjoy them and they should stay in GD. mobeau69 Dec 15 #7

I dont watch those I dislike unless forced CousinIT Dec 15 #9

She was mentored by that creep, Chuck, the Toady so this is what most of us expected. hlthe2b Dec 15 #11

A very small handful are constantly problematic--the rest make occasional mistakes/missteps. We DO know the difference. hlthe2b Dec 15 #10

Going after them doesn't help because you have to watch to do that and the networks love that ZonkerHarris Dec 15 #13

Tuning out--that is what is happening now. hlthe2b Dec 15 #14

We need more tune outs. I haven't watched any cable news since election night ZonkerHarris Dec 15 #16

Yep. I used to cover Hollywood, and all they care about is how many eyeballs roll their way. calimary Dec 15 #18

the numbers are all they need for their metrics and ad rates ZonkerHarris Dec 15 #21

Yep. Exactly. calimary Dec 15 #22

We definitely need to have a separate forum Blue_Tires Dec 15 #12

Is it the Bernie Bros or another group? kerry-is-my-prez Dec 15 #24

That sorts sounds like a General Discussion krawhitham Dec 15 #15

GDTV speak easy Dec 15 #17

I have no problem with other members SocialDemocrat61 Dec 15 #19

I totally agree. Call it the TV Noise forum. Martin68 Dec 15 #20

I've been complimenting MSNBC ( minus Katie and Joe) kerry-is-my-prez Dec 15 #23

Seriously fuck all cable news at this point. Initech Dec 15 #26

I haven't had any problem with MSNBC doc03 Dec 15 #27

That is the secret recipe! ZonkerHarris Dec 15 #28

I haven't watched either since 2010! Initech Dec 15 #29