Monday, October 18, 2021

Why Should They Care?

 We had some nice weather this week. Sunny, warm. Too nice to work in the studio. So I decided I would work on the Inktober challenge in the sun room. After all, there won't be many days left with sunshine and warm temps. When I hang out in the sun room to draw or paint for fun, I usually turn the television on. I usually watch the original Star Trek. It's a show that I've seen so many times, I don't have to really pay attention to the story. It's just on for some background noise.

After 3 or 4 episodes this message from Amazon Prime popped up. (Netflix does the same thing, too)


The message really irks me. I have to interrupt what I'm doing (even if it's just sacking out on the sofa) to get the remote and enter "yes" or "no". Why should a streaming service or network care whether my television is running 24/7,  and I'm wasting electricity? It's not like they are paying the electric bill.

15 comments:

  1. I get the same message popping up on my TV, it's very annoying! I also like to have TV or radio or a book being read when I'm crafting. I thought I was the only one getting this strange pop up. Have a great day, Valerie

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  2. I'm with you when that pops up. Well yes. Why else would I still have the TV on? It feels chilly today. Stay warm.

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    1. Yup, it was chilly when I took the trash out. No crocks today.

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    1. If they were paying the electric bill or even the streaming service bill, they might have a legitimate gripe.

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  4. Technology Is So Useful When It Works For Everyone Else BUT US!! And So Dig The Original Star Trek Episodes - Perfect For Craft Projects And What Nots - Hope Your Weekend Was Wonderful And Have A Delightful Week Ahead - Tell Himself That I Say YO

    Cheers

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  5. original star trek is the ONLY star trek; well, least in my book....

    haven't had tv hooked up in close to 8 years; not even free local....why IS the station showing that message....that's gotta be irritating ~~~~ ☺☺♥♥

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    1. the other series were ok, but they can't compete with the original

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  6. I so rarely watch TV so do not see this message ...

    All the best Jan

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  7. The original Star Trek is a real treat, and I'm happy younger audiences can see where it all came from. I'm loving Discovery, too, and am thrilled the story continues :)

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  8. True words. Why would they care. Big Brother is watching you?

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