Comments on: The Web and the Wasteland

By: Brian Frazier

Brian Frazier — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 06:58:13 +0000

I feel that the internet is defiantly starting to take a tole on the industry of television, the internet has became and made itself so covenant and easy also at the same time being very resourceful. while i was growing up a lot of my entertainment came from the television, now that a lot of things have progressed and grown, i use the internet a lot more in order to obtain my entertainment. the internet makes it easy for me to listen to music, and even watch movies.

By: Lindsey Hutcheon

Lindsey Hutcheon — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:18:58 +0000

Not only is the Internet becoming used more than our TV sets, it is also taking the place of television altogether. It has gotten to a point where I watch more TV on my computer than my actual television set. Online television is more personalized, there is an instant queue, the commercials are shorter, and it is portable! The instant queue makes it easy to watch any show you want with just a few simple clicks of the mouse. On monthly subscription sites, like Charter, Hulu, or Netflix, there are not even any advertisements, which allows for a much more enjoyable TV watching experience. Also, I can bring my laptop anywhere, but my TV is stationary.

By: Christine Porter

Christine Porter — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:32:55 +0000

I really is so interesting to see the major shift from television sets to the internet. For me personally, I never actually watch TV on the actual TV set. In my apartment we have a television but it does not have any channels, so basically you can only watch movies on it, so I watch all my shows that I love on Hulu or other free websites that allow you to watch TV shows for no cost at all. Another reason why I also love watching shows on Hulu is not only is it free but you can pause it whenever you want, you can turn it off and go back to it later as well as the commercials are not quite as long on the actually TV.

By: James Evans

James Evans — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:20:12 +0000

Some great insights were presented in this blog about the evolution of television. Being a college student in today’s society, it is true that television itself is almost never watched. Online viewing and streaming from sites such as Netflix and Hulu are becoming increasingly popular and dominating both movie viewing as well as television show viewing. Popularity for these sites can be mainly attributed to the cost-efficient nature of the sites, the easy-to-use interface, and the ability to view these on demand on almost any device (smartphone, computer, tablet, or game system). Newer television sets come with these streaming capabilities and often have these built into them, allowing the demand and ease-of-access even more universal. Sooner rather than later, it is thought that television viewing during literal air date times may become extinct as streaming and demand becomes more and more popular amongst television and movie viewers.

By: Ayrin Lockard

Ayrin Lockard — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:09:01 +0000

There is an interesting point that the article makes about there being a lack of attention given to the loss of the television market to that of the web. You would think that a lot more would be said about a major media source fading out because of new technology that is being invented. This rise in advancements has now made accessibility for media far beyond our wildest dreams, especially accessing television. As John Vivian states in The Media of Mass Communication in regards to the creation of the Apple iPod, “People could watch television shows on the road or wherever-and whenever.”
I believe with the new advancements we are making, we have now lost the marvel that TV once gave us. Like first picture depicted in the article with the Air Force sergeant and his family, we don’t see this anymore. Family now, if they even sit together, have the capability to be watching different shows at the same time, because as the PowerPoint “Television ” describes, all networks are streaming their programs now. i believe the Television in the physical sense and through programs, has lost it’s sense of community because of the new technology we have.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:18:42 +0000

This post pretty much sums up my experience with TV completely. I am the ultimate TV show watcher, and the last time I watched a TV show on an actual TV was probably over a year ago (hence the college student life…). Because I hate watching commercials and think they are a waste of time, I used to just wait until the show would come out on DVD as a whole season, purchase it, and then watch it that way. But with technological advances and TV shows and internet being what they are today, I am able to watch all of those same shows for free on TV, the day after they stream live for free, with no fee or payment. Why on earth would anyone choose to actually sit through all those commercials or pay $50 or more to buy the whole season? I am a self-professed kid of this generation. It is fascinating how, as each new advance in technology comes along, the one prior quickly becomes obsolete, and almost overlooked. I full of curiosity at what that newest advance will be that puts online shows and web TV “out of business”. Wait and see…

By: Shaun Roos

Shaun Roos — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:00:33 +0000

Our generation is one of technological advances and it will continue to be that way. There are a lot of handheld devices that have movie and video capabilities. Though I don’t think tv’s are in any danger. Handheld devices are great for watching videos or movies when waiting in line, on an airplane, on a lunch break at work, etc. they are used to watch during small periods of time. After a while, your eyes start hurting. Tv is the preferred device to watch sports, long movies, and shows for long periods of time. I’m sure that on Super Bowl Sunday, there weren’t many people watching the game on their devices. Tv is used for bonding among couples and/or friends. So the danger of tv disappearing as a media device is highly unlikely.

By: Allisa

Allisa — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:24:29 +0000

It is amazing to see the shift of attention to each new technological advance happening in our lifetimes. When the radio was invented, thousands of people gathered around to enjoy such an amazing invention. Once the television came along, the radio was nearly forgotten in the way it was once enjoyed. As new forms of media continue to be produced, our focus is shifted on that new experience. Since the internet is providing so many outlets that include several media platforms on an online version, the television is quickly being forgotten. With access to hundreds of tav shows online, there is almost no need to pay cable anymore.
Just as the article says, specific age groups are beginning to dismiss this as a whole. College students don’t always have the resources to have a television in their apartment or dorm, and resort to their laptops and the internet instead.

By: Erik Johnson

Erik Johnson — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 02:56:58 +0000

I am not sure if this would consider me old fashion, but even though I am a college student, I would pick to watch a TV over something on my laptop 100% of the time. Yes, I completely agree that watching movies, tv series etc. on one’s laptop is a lot more convenient then owning a TV but there is something about watching things on a television that I enjoy. The living situation that I live in is one where I live off campus with six of my best friends and we all chipped in 25 dollars to purchase a fairly large television off Craig’s List. It is plenty big for all 7 of us roommates to enjoy a movie together. Along with that, the simple experience of going out with all your friends to redbox or blockbuster to pick out the movie you are going to watch that night is also something that I enjoy. It is somewhat sad to think that the television companies are really having a hard time competing with the web but it is easy to see why. Streaming things from a laptop using the web is much quicker and efficient.

By: Amanda Allison

Amanda Allison — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:20:54 +0000

I think that computers and the media use is going to keep increasing in popularity and keep going above and beyond the TV industry. It just stinks for the TV companies and the advertisers on TV because they are spending a lot of money on the TV industry. College students, like me, still watch TV. We just don’t watch it on a television. We usually watch it on our laptops. There are many websites that offer free TV shows online like hulu, etc, so we just watch those and it saves us a lot of money. There is also a chord that I own that you can plug into your computer and than it hooks up to the TV. this allows you to watch on a television what you are watching on your computer. I think the media is just gonna keep growing and TV’s are gonna be in trouble.