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FSogol

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34. Exhibit A in the case of "Misunderstanding how ratings work."
Mon Jan 2, 2017, 01:17 PM
Jan 2017

I rest my case, Your Honor

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Got it... will do! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2017 #1
We have the International Channels GP6971 Jan 2017 #2
Interesting idea. We have 4 TVs. 3catwoman3 Jan 2017 #3
What? Are you serious? SCantiGOP Jan 2017 #4
If you have a cable box or a smart TV then "they" know what you are watching. jg10003 Jan 2017 #11
That's not how ratings and viewership are determined. Goblinmonger Jan 2017 #49
Nowadays, DVR viewing, TV on demand, and online /app viewing is included in ratings. ecstatic Jan 2017 #58
Are you part of the Neilson ratings family? progressoid Jan 2017 #5
Personally..... Jacob Boehme Jan 2017 #6
oh boy Afromania Jan 2017 #7
Me too. But don't forget the "We the People" Concert in Miami on Jan 20th... iluvtennis Jan 2017 #17
Isn't that the one act Trump was able to book for the inaugural gala? lapucelle Jan 2017 #29
Actually, i think that they are one of the acts at the inaugural CentralMass Jan 2017 #53
I recommend a comedy binge-watch. Ken Burch Jan 2017 #8
TCM - Turner Classic Movies is a good stop for your remote too. nt TeamPooka Jan 2017 #9
TCM is the best thing on TV, IMHO jg10003 Jan 2017 #12
I'm with you Ghost of Tom Joad Jan 2017 #60
Just for the sake of truthiness, it's not an inauguration. madamesilverspurs Jan 2017 #10
ewwww trc Jan 2017 #13
Someone suggested "inorguration" for "ignore the inaguration' csziggy Jan 2017 #16
Are there any Obama shows that day? Doreen Jan 2017 #14
I don't have American television in Asia. So it wouldn't matter what I did. Feeling the Bern Jan 2017 #15
well its not much I know but think of it as one small step for man...one giant step for..peoplekind msongs Jan 2017 #18
i'll be in DC for the womens march the next day. barbtries Jan 2017 #19
So jealous. Would love to be a part of this history, but sadly, I am working. AgadorSparticus Jan 2017 #40
i'll try barbtries Jan 2017 #43
Have fun, stay safe, and represent! AgadorSparticus Jan 2017 #45
thanks AgadorSparticus! barbtries Jan 2017 #47
I'm in!! C Moon Jan 2017 #20
Mine's always on ID, PBS, or the Food Channel anyway. sinkingfeeling Jan 2017 #21
So watching Animal Planet is a protest but turning your tv off is not? HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #22
Exaggerate much?? It's only for a couple hours. Don't turn that box on for another week if it makes AgadorSparticus Jan 2017 #41
Every little bit matters HoneyBadger Jan 2017 #42
I am not arguing about that at all. But there are other ways to AgadorSparticus Jan 2017 #44
Great idea. He will definitely check the ratings. Vinca Jan 2017 #23
Right. Some mysterious "they" is monitoring every tv in the US. cwydro Jan 2017 #24
That's not how ratings work. nt B2G Jan 2017 #25
Forget it, they're rolling. progressoid Jan 2017 #32
Tennis Channel--Aus Open should be on around then. spooky3 Jan 2017 #26
Watch it, take notes of any sponsors, retaliate. randr Jan 2017 #27
Nobody cares, unless... Mike Nelson Jan 2017 #28
I don't have cable so I can't do this. old guy Jan 2017 #30
KNR AgadorSparticus Jan 2017 #31
I predict... teezy Jan 2017 #33
Exhibit A in the case of "Misunderstanding how ratings work." FSogol Jan 2017 #34
I know. This is just silly. cwydro Jan 2017 #38
hallmark movies, and hallmark moves and mysteries is my choice. niyad Jan 2017 #35
If I watch my TV, it is streaming on my ROKU LeftInTX Jan 2017 #36
While tuning your channel away from the inorgaration (love that!) won't affect Nielsen numbers SticksnStones Jan 2017 #37
I want to hear the boos and hecklers, there will be some at this republicans 'day' Sunlei Jan 2017 #39
just leave the TV off Takket Jan 2017 #46
Any little thing to cheer us up. LAS14 Jan 2017 #48
That's not how any of this works - Snopes Hudba Jan 2017 #50
I plan on watching any channel.... chillfactor Jan 2017 #51
No problem here doing that. I cut them off on November 9th still_one Jan 2017 #52
Leave your TV off entirely. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2017 #54
Me too. tazkcmo Jan 2017 #56
If it sounds like bullshit it usually is.... Historic NY Jan 2017 #55
Thank you. cwydro Jan 2017 #61
Got it! blue cat Jan 2017 #57
I want to flip back and watch the demonstrations though. Vinca Jan 2017 #59
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