Don't watch the news

**~~stateofkane~~** · 11-19-2009, 07:29 AM

I'm a bit of a hypocrite, because I have been recently. It's just the negative things or covert advertising. It isn't good for anyone.

Newspapers, tv news, and internet news should be avoided at all costs. Do you really need to know all of the horrible things that happen in the world? Does it help you?

Some tips are to use google search engine or one that doesn't feature news. Don't watch tv because all television shows suck and corporate advertising is disgustable with hidden agendas.

Yeah, watch movies and porn if you want, but stay away from anything that has advertising.

myxomatosis · 11-19-2009, 08:23 AM

While the news is indeed full of hype and nonsense and depressing stories, you are still a moron.

**~~stateofkane~~** · 11-19-2009, 08:29 AM

I'm one of the few people on this board with any common sense.

Ego Tripping · 11-19-2009, 08:37 AM

I have to admit I am a bit addicted or something. But this is a recent realization that I had. My excuse to read the news before was that I wanted to stay connected to the world events so that if something big happened, not only would I know but perhaps I could be of some assistance. Well, that's bullshit pretty much. If it's that big, I'd know anyway and if I could help, I'd also know. And it never ends up happening that way anyway, I always end up reading the bs stories that just either freak me out or infect my mind with thoughts I'd rather not have.

So, yes, fuck the news. If I read any kind of news, I'm going to just read my local paper. That's the news that really matters to me directly anyway, not these massive corporate institutions of spin that is referred to as "news."

Flamingnun · 11-19-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ego Tripping

My excuse to read the news before was that I wanted to stay connected to the world events so that if something big happened, not only would I know but perhaps I could be of some assistance.

lol did nobody phone for help on 9/11?

Really though, OP if reading a newspaper fills your life with an uncontrollably pedantic outlook, just throw yourself infront of a train already.

Edit: Plus, our tabloids have topless birds in them every fucking day, woot.

The Rev · 11-19-2009, 09:06 AM

I don't think one needs to forego the news completely, they just have to remember that the criterium for which a story is picked is not it's relevance to reality, but rather it's likelihood to sell ad space.

The Rev

**SageTree** · 11-19-2009, 09:57 AM

For me, listening to any news is like listening to Rush. I know there is some truth which the news in based on, but someone's pretty much got a message for me. I can't discount it entirely, as I do that with few things in life. There are plenty of good things that happen in the news. Read more local stuff.

**~~stateofkane~~** · 11-19-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Flamingnun

Edit: Plus, our tabloids have topless birds in them every fucking day, woot.

It's like a prerequisite for female anchors to be old and ugly here. If I ever watch Mexican channel they are young and attractive, and I'm pretty sure we're the only country that does this.

Rev and Sage missed the point. It's not about accuracy but how it is mostly manipulative advertising trying to get us to consume. Pay attention to the next story you see and how they will tell you to buy something (for your safety of course)

Waves · 11-19-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by stateofkane

I'm one of the few people on this board with any common sense.

that statement completely nulls any advice you have to give

idiot

verklingen · 11-19-2009, 11:24 AM

news is mostly gay bullshit but i like to stay informed, not that it actually helps me any. i laugh every time i catch something on the radio or tv news that i read days or weeks before on digg.

horrible news doesn't really bother me, but i understand how news cycles are primarily driven by tragedy and how that affects others. in general, we would do well not to watch the news.

**SageTree** · 11-19-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by stateofkane

Rev and Sage missed the point. It's not about accuracy but how it is mostly manipulative advertising trying to get us to consume. Pay attention to the next story you see and how they will tell you to buy something (for your safety of course)

I totally did miss that part of your post. But I agree and know what you mean for sure.

The Rev · 11-19-2009, 11:39 AM

I didn't miss the point. YOU missed the point. You ALL missed the point! You're all just a bunch of ... of ... POINT MISSERS!!!

The Rev

**Jimmycube** · 11-19-2009, 11:40 AM

I am a huge nancy grace fan. She tells it like it is....I especially luvs when she segues to advertising by showing pictures of her twins. They r just so cute..

**SageTree** · 11-19-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rev

I didn't miss the point. YOU missed the point. You ALL missed the point! You're all just a bunch of ... of ... POINT MISSERS!!!

The Rev

What's your point? Are you trying to say something?

scottishbastard · 11-19-2009, 12:10 PM

If I didnt watch the news how would I know what the shadow government was doing? Duh...

Tricto · 11-19-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SageTree

What's your point? Are you trying to say something?

Haha for some reason I pictured that being said William Shatner style.

World news is for the most part, depressing, but they don't make the news to make you feel happy, they do it to make money. At the end of the day, they're business and $ is where it's at, so whatever garners the most viewers increases their profit margin.

The Rev · 11-19-2009, 01:12 PM

I don't think it's any great conspiracy, but I do think the news is responsible for many people living in fear, to the detriment of their health, their quality of life, and the quality of life of those around them. That and advertising: "OMG! You mean if I don't use brand X, no one will fuck me!" (I'm looking at you, Axe commercials...)

The Rev

The Rev · 11-19-2009, 04:41 PM

The one who needs murdering is the Glade bitch. She HAS to die.

The Rev

my_scatterheart · 11-19-2009, 04:58 PM

Newspapers are good. TV news, not so much.

**Jimmycube** · 11-19-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry

omg you're kidding right

yes terry, that was meant to be sarcastic.

11-19-2009, 07:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
~~stateofkane~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 557 Thanks: 20 Thanked 92 Times in 82 Posts	Don't watch the news I'm a bit of a hypocrite, because I have been recently. It's just the negative things or covert advertising. It isn't good for anyone. Newspapers, tv news, and internet news should be avoided at all costs. Do you really need to know all of the horrible things that happen in the world? Does it help you? Some tips are to use google search engine or one that doesn't feature news. Don't watch tv because all television shows suck and corporate advertising is disgustable with hidden agendas. Yeah, watch movies and porn if you want, but stay away from anything that has advertising.

11-19-2009, 08:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
myxomatosis life is music Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: between a pair of headphones Posts: 3,917 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 933 Times in 597 Posts	While the news is indeed full of hype and nonsense and depressing stories, you are still a moron. __________________ oh sometimes the blues is just a passing bird and why can't that always be tossing aside from your birches crown just enough dark to see how you're the light over me last.fm blog deal (updated 12/22/11)

11-19-2009, 08:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ego Tripping Are you in? Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 13,468 Thanks: 229 Thanked 665 Times in 443 Posts	I have to admit I am a bit addicted or something. But this is a recent realization that I had. My excuse to read the news before was that I wanted to stay connected to the world events so that if something big happened, not only would I know but perhaps I could be of some assistance. Well, that's bullshit pretty much. If it's that big, I'd know anyway and if I could help, I'd also know. And it never ends up happening that way anyway, I always end up reading the bs stories that just either freak me out or infect my mind with thoughts I'd rather not have. So, yes, fuck the news. If I read any kind of news, I'm going to just read my local paper. That's the news that really matters to me directly anyway, not these massive corporate institutions of spin that is referred to as "news." __________________ God appears, and God is light, To those poor souls who dwell in night; But does a human form display To those who dwell in realms of day.

11-19-2009, 09:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
The Rev Clear Light Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 17,860 Thanks: 5,012 Thanked 5,416 Times in 2,862 Posts	I don't think one needs to forego the news completely, they just have to remember that the criterium for which a story is picked is not it's relevance to reality, but rather it's likelihood to sell ad space. The Rev __________________ Budforce - My Friend August 29, 1973- May 25, 2012

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SageTree ~Kalyāṇa-mitrā~ Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In Love Posts: 23,414 Blog Entries: 26 Thanks: 13,070 Thanked 6,767 Times in 4,664 Posts	For me, listening to any news is like listening to Rush. I know there is some truth which the news in based on, but someone's pretty much got a message for me. I can't discount it entirely, as I do that with few things in life. There are plenty of good things that happen in the news. Read more local stuff. __________________ "What's oppressive is letting your life be confined by old definitions of what everything is." -Zen Meister my_scatterheart YaHooka is.... Cannabis lovers from around the world pulling up a comfy chair, picking up a vaporizer, a bong, a brownie, a pipe, or a joint, getting high, stoned, buzzed or healthy. Uniting our minds in conversation...While Portraying a Positive Image of marijuana and marijuana users to the world. Treat your fellow YaHookans with kindness,respect and tolerance.

11-19-2009, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
~~stateofkane~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 557 Thanks: 20 Thanked 92 Times in 82 Posts	I'm one of the few people on this board with any common sense.

11-19-2009, 11:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
verklingen Radical Dreamer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: texas Posts: 8,005 Thanks: 811 Thanked 1,491 Times in 946 Posts	news is mostly gay bullshit but i like to stay informed, not that it actually helps me any. i laugh every time i catch something on the radio or tv news that i read days or weeks before on digg. horrible news doesn't really bother me, but i understand how news cycles are primarily driven by tragedy and how that affects others. in general, we would do well not to watch the news. __________________ “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” rip matt

11-19-2009, 11:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
The Rev Clear Light Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 17,860 Thanks: 5,012 Thanked 5,416 Times in 2,862 Posts	I didn't miss the point. YOU missed the point. You ALL missed the point! You're all just a bunch of ... of ... POINT MISSERS!!! The Rev __________________ Budforce - My Friend August 29, 1973- May 25, 2012

11-19-2009, 12:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
scottishbastard ARGH! FUCK! KILL! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Castaic/Los Angeles California BITCHES! Posts: 1,954 Thanks: 32 Thanked 69 Times in 60 Posts	If I didnt watch the news how would I know what the shadow government was doing? Duh... __________________ Yeah but you're going to do what you wanna do No matter what I ask of you You think you hold the high hand I've got my doubts I come from Chino where the asphalt sprouts ..... And even if I have to go to Claremont Well I guess I'll just have to go to Claremont Let me go Let me lie low Yeah but you're going to do what you wanna do No matter what I ask of you And you send your dark messengers to tempt me I come from Chino so all your threats are empty - the mountain goats

11-19-2009, 01:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
The Rev Clear Light Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 17,860 Thanks: 5,012 Thanked 5,416 Times in 2,862 Posts	I don't think it's any great conspiracy, but I do think the news is responsible for many people living in fear, to the detriment of their health, their quality of life, and the quality of life of those around them. That and advertising: "OMG! You mean if I don't use brand X, no one will fuck me!" (I'm looking at you, Axe commercials...) The Rev __________________ Budforce - My Friend August 29, 1973- May 25, 2012

11-19-2009, 04:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
The Rev Clear Light Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 17,860 Thanks: 5,012 Thanked 5,416 Times in 2,862 Posts	The one who needs murdering is the Glade bitch. She HAS to die. The Rev __________________ Budforce - My Friend August 29, 1973- May 25, 2012

11-19-2009, 04:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
my_scatterheart Today, I am alive. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 3,565 Thanks: 1,486 Thanked 3,323 Times in 1,870 Posts	Newspapers are good. TV news, not so much. __________________ Be mindful even if your mind is full. -J. De La Vega

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