No more TVs in 2006? - VGF

Cravdraa · 04-28-2005, 10:02 AM

TV may shut off for good.

While it won't really effect me, this is really stupid. A clear example of something the government has no right to get involved in.

Sonic 5 · 04-28-2005, 02:32 PM

I just wasted 10 minutes reading that.

ADVENTURE BUS · 04-28-2005, 02:35 PM

It's sad that with all the things going on the in the world, that the government can only worry about when to turn off analog TVs.

***CaptHayfever*** · 04-28-2005, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Congress can ignore the end-of-2006 cut-off if fewer than 85 percent of households have digital television sets.

Translation: Congress can ignore the cut-off for the rest of eternity.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

GRENTLEMEN · 04-28-2005, 03:32 PM

TV is pretty crap, but it will still piss me off that I'd have to hook them all up to something just for a freaking signal.

I was wondering if this would surface, or if they might just let it slip through the cracks.

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But you were strong as a bull at 7 or 8 so I called you Ricky."

Nick · 04-28-2005, 03:44 PM

Good.

Link2000 · 04-28-2005, 04:49 PM

How many people are still on antennas anyway?

***Ace Mercury*** · 04-28-2005, 04:54 PM

Probably not those with an internet connection.

***CaptHayfever*** · 04-28-2005, 05:08 PM

We still used an antenna alongside our satellite box, until my dad found out that the he could get locals AND Leave It To Beaver reruns (aka TV Land) for just $5 more.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

The Missing Link · 04-28-2005, 06:16 PM

People whine too much.

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c_jks · 04-28-2005, 06:21 PM

You mean to avoid buying this stupid box, I have to go out and get an HDTV?

Damn. Life's tough.

Beam Yosho the Drunkard · 04-28-2005, 11:41 PM

You know, not everyone can afford cable/digital TV. :/

Nick · 04-29-2005, 12:12 AM

No, to avoid buying the stupid box, you need cable.

Not everyone could afford CDs in the mid-1980s when the switch started, but it happened.

[ April 29, 2005, 12:15 AM: Message edited by: The Great Tyrant ]

The Missing Link · 04-29-2005, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Beam Yosho the Drunkard:
You know, not everyone can afford cable/digital TV. :/

Then people will have to go without. TV is not a necessary requirement of life, believe it or not.

Amazing how that works.

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Beam Yosho the Drunkard · 04-29-2005, 06:18 AM

That's easier said then done.

The Missing Link · 04-29-2005, 06:40 AM

^ Actually that's not true. Not have a TV, you must do absolutely zero. To say not to have TV, you actually have to expend energy to say the words.

Honestly, what do you need TV for?

News? Switch to radio or a newspaper.
Weather? Likewise.
Favourite shows? Too bad, but you don't need that if you can't afford it; it's like the finer things in life as is.

Give me a really good reason why you HAVE to have a TV.

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***CaptHayfever*** · 04-29-2005, 07:53 AM

Moron teachers who give homework about a show.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

GRENTLEMEN · 04-29-2005, 09:15 AM

You're really being a **** about this, TML. The majority of inner-city blacks do not use cable or sattelite television, but also have worked television into their daily routine. The broadcasting system has always worked this way, and there is absolutely no reason why these people should be forced to make the jump. It would be a racially dividing action, in effect, to deprive what would be a majority of blacks and latinos(and the poor in general) suddenly of a service this culture has become dependent upon. Newspapers are cheap, but they aren't free, and some people can't read. Get with the program.

It is unacceptable to force consumers to buy, in ONE YEAR, new televisions and accessories for an otherwise unnecessary change. It's not even like the television companies have really begun producing sets to receive these signals in a truly affordable range.

"Your original name was Rick.
But you were strong as a bull at 7 or 8 so I called you Ricky."

Curly Brace · 04-29-2005, 02:38 PM

The more that people grow up and been introduce to electronics, you really cannot live without them.

Brandon2390 · 04-29-2005, 03:38 PM

I dont really care about antenna tvs. Now if it was TV in general, that would be a different story.

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The Missing Link Professional Lurker Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: New Hyrule, Washington, US Gender: Posts: 15,575 Thanks: 80 Thanked 183 Times in 110 Posts Points: 6,806.45 Bank: 55,328.64 Total Points: 62,135.09 Donate	^ Actually that's not true. Not have a TV, you must do absolutely zero. To say not to have TV, you actually have to expend energy to say the words. Honestly, what do you need TV for? News? Switch to radio or a newspaper. Weather? Likewise. Favourite shows? Too bad, but you don't need that if you can't afford it; it's like the finer things in life as is. Give me a really good reason why you HAVE to have a TV. "There are some who call me... Link?" "Carpe Gaium Domesticum!" (Seize the Cucco!) Zelda: The Grand Adventures \| Triforce MUCK ザ行方不明リンク悪いユウモアの賢人

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Brandon2390 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Connecticut Posts: 10,367 Thanks: 5 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts Points: 37,406.19 Bank: 870.51 Total Points: 38,276.70 Donate	I dont really care about antenna tvs. Now if it was TV in general, that would be a different story.