I don't have cable. I watch television exclusively through the internet.

I don't watch much TV. I watch on Comcast original broadcast if I'm around, or On Demand if I miss it, HBO original broadcast or HBO Go if I miss it.

Like Lando all online if it isn't on standard, basic, channel. Saved us 1200 dollars last year doing it that way.

I think the holdouts are the 40+ age groups. They're used to tv, not streaming. Just what I've noticed over the years/ Christmas break. The suggestion of using Netflix over buying a DVD was not entertained. I realize that's a little different than straight up tv streaming, but I think the base mentality is the same.

My roommate and I decided to cut the cord when we moved into your new apartment a few months ago. So far, I don't really miss it at all. We have an antenna so he can watch most sports and I could watch the Olympics this summer. Other than that, the TV is used for movies or gaming.

When I'm bored, I'll sometimes put Hulu or Netflix on in the background and my gf gets most of the things we watch together from the library.

I do miss HBO and AMC, but not enough to do anything about it.

I don't know how it works in the states, but if you like the shows on AMC and HBO can't you just watch them for free online?

@Lando

Not legally. You can torrent them or watch really shitty streams from shady sites. The reality is, though, that I don't care enough to do either. I have plenty of ways to entertain myself. If HBO doesn't want my business, I'm happy to go somewhere else.

I am sure they would be happy to have your business. But if you are not willing to pay then you likely are not falling into their target. I assume that is what you mean.

In the USA, can torrenting shit "illegally" get you in legal trouble? Word is that Canada may move in that direction, which would be unfortunate.

Also, HBO online often streams their own shows for free. I watched the entirety of NHL 24/7 or whatever its called last year online for free legally via HBO Canada.

I would be happy to pay for HBO. What I'm not willing to do is pay for their content through a cable provider. If I could sign up for HBO online for say, $20 a month, I would do it. That option isn't available.

Torrenting might get you in trouble if you get caught. The point I'm trying to make is that it isn't worth my time. I'm just as happy to wait a year and see it on DVD or on Netflix.

I watch Freeview only why? Most things that I want to watch are on at some point, even if films aren't on there quickly. If I really want to watch a film, I'll go to the cinema and make a night of it. I want sign up to sky as i'm not keen on what they have done to sport in the UK, we used to get sport for free, now we are expected to pay to watch it and it has encouraed the super-rich clubs and players to become disloyal to the fans.

I miss sitting down with the family watching together, now everyone has TV and computers in their rooms there is little family viewing. If someone invents TV that takes out every advert, I'd buy one tomorrow - hate having good programmes interupted.

what is HBO btw?

HBO is a premium channel in the States. They produced the Sopranos, Game of Thrones, etc.

@ abgemacht: I have digital terrestrial TV (ie terrestrial TV via an aerial) which is probably the most common form in the UK. Large parts of the UK don't have cable.

TV? wazdat? ...haven't had one of those in ages...

Just watched the Ken Burns American Civil War series on the new APB channel screened on a new Virgin channel the UK. Absolutely first class.

Probably the best documentary on the Civil War you can watch.

Yes,primary sources with absolutely no ''indigestion''. It aimed high and hit the target. A lesson for all that lowest common denominator TV shit.

Primary sources? They interviewed people who were present during the Civil War?

No of course not, but there were ample quotes from newspapers, diaries, contemporary speeches etc. You know the kind of thing I am sure.

But they must have interviewed some real people. Documentary TV needs footage of people talking. Or, generally, documentary makers think they do.

There was analysis yes you are right. And I thought it was of a pretty high standard.

But the thing that really appealed to me were the extensive and well selected primary sources as I explain above. Maybe you would might appreciate them too, now you understand what they are.

@Jamiet

I'm not sure you fully understand what I primary source is...

Digital Cable with the Entertainment and HD packages on whole house DVR.