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[–]Retardation_station 25 insightful - 7 fun25 insightful - 6 fun26 insightful - 7 fun -  (13 children)

Unfortunately, the media and those that run it decide what "representation" you get. In their eyes, your opinion means dick.

Rather than getting pissed about Hollywood being full of the shittiest people on earth, I'd suggest unplugging. It's likely to only get worse and avoiding TV will give you more time for gay sex.

Just my 2 cents.

[–]RedEyedWarriorGay | Male | 🇮🇪 Irish 🇮🇪 | Antineoliberal | Cocks are Compulsory 15 insightful - 2 fun15 insightful - 1 fun16 insightful - 2 fun -  (8 children)

Well said. I hardly watch TV anymore. And I’m much happier for it.

[–][deleted] 9 insightful - 1 fun9 insightful - 0 fun10 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Same. I unplugged my TV during the 2016 US elections and Ive never regretted it.

[–]RedEyedWarriorGay | Male | 🇮🇪 Irish 🇮🇪 | Antineoliberal | Cocks are Compulsory 12 insightful - 1 fun12 insightful - 0 fun13 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I live with my parents, and they own a telly. I never use it, not since Game of Thrones had run its course. I’ve tried to get into it, but I just can’t find a TV programme I want to watch anymore. Every time the news comes on and I’m in the sittingroom I put headphones on to tune out, because I know it’s going to be propaganda and fear porn. I do have a telly in my room, hooked up to games consoles, but that’s the only reason for me to own a television. As soon as I get my own place, I’m not going to bother getting cable television, because it’s a waste of money. If I wanted to watch a football match, which I rarely do, I’d visit a friend's house or my parents.

[–][deleted] 8 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 0 fun9 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I actually do have cable installed for internet. However where I live there is an option to get only the internet turned on and its faster than if you got tv as well. But good on you for tuning out. Fear porn is a very accurate description of what the news is.

Edit: have you watched breaking bad? I loved that show. Brian cranson is an excellent actor. Just dont look into his politics. He's typical hollywood in that regard.

[–]RedEyedWarriorGay | Male | 🇮🇪 Irish 🇮🇪 | Antineoliberal | Cocks are Compulsory 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Yes. All internet service providers in Ireland offer packages that include cable and packages that come without it, so I can save money and get the fasted broadband speeds possible if I have my own place. Some ISPs do force you to get a telephone connection with the internet, but it’s no big deal. I can do without a telephone, but telephones don’t shove fear and propaganda down your throat. Honestly, if I had to get a telephone, I’d get a modern cordless phone that I can use around the house and a traditional cordless phone in case there is a blackout.

[–]upcomingDaddygay af 7 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 0 fun8 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

If you enjoy reading one of the nice things about unplugging from modern drivel is that there is more cheap entertainment than you could possible ever consume in a lifetime from many non-shit eras, some in the not so distant past!

[–]RedEyedWarriorGay | Male | 🇮🇪 Irish 🇮🇪 | Antineoliberal | Cocks are Compulsory 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Exactly. Problem is I haven’t read a book in years but I want to get back into it. I could start with getting a book that is small.

[–]Bright_paintingLoad, lesbian biologist 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

A tip, start with a small book that you know that you have enjoyed in the past, but don't remember much of. This way, you'll get a positive re-introduction to reading!

[–]RedEyedWarriorGay | Male | 🇮🇪 Irish 🇮🇪 | Antineoliberal | Cocks are Compulsory 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Thanks.

[–]DimDroog 7 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 0 fun8 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Media, pop culture, the entertainment industry is so got damn embedded in our lives.

I hate it!

[–]Retardation_station 8 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 0 fun9 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I feel that. I find it difficult to even have a conversation with people most of the time because they always bring it back to fucking game of thrones or whatever new marvel movie is out.

Can we just talk about literally anything else? It's just so fucking boring.

Dead serious had a chat with someone and when they inevitably asked about GOT I mentioned that I don't really follow the show and I intentionally avoid TV at almost any cost. Then they proceeded to give me the entire plot of the last season.

Nobody listens anymore. They just want to tell you what they think about Brand or Product.

[–]RedEyedWarriorGay | Male | 🇮🇪 Irish 🇮🇪 | Antineoliberal | Cocks are Compulsory 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

They want to consoom product.

[–]DimDroog 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

They can't talk about anything else,b/c they're shallow.

Fricking morons.