LoginWhat are your Media Types?
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Seaworth
17 years ago at May 12 12:59 - I was just thinking that even though we all like Media 'Items', we aren't all adept followers of each one. How about we rank out of the 5 distinct types (Books, Games, TV, Music, Films) and see which you devote most of your time too. Start with the medium you love/spend most with running down to the one you appreciate the least.
1. Films
My Golden Goose. I've always been an avid watcher of films, while my youth consisted of watching the same 40 odd films hundreds of times. I managed to grow beyond that with Sky :-). There was no film I wouldn't watch, I'd try and watch anything that had the slightest grasp on my wavering attention span. I even took one of my A-Levels in Film Studies and was a brief member of the BFI.
2. TV
My Day to Day. I wasn't a massive TV fan before I went to University. I'd watch a 'show' if it was on but wouldn't make a habit of it. However, I got hooked on certain programmes and managed to keep up to date with them throughout the past 4 years. I even explored other shows just to fill gaps between seasons. TV is quite an expansive medium which I feel is its main advantage over Film.
3. Games
My Specialist Meshalist. I only stick to a certain genres with games. But with those particular genres I am quite fanatic and obsessive. I try to explore other avenues but they just aren't for me. I've got enough consoles but not enough decent games with longevity to play on them! I managed to dabble in most of the popular titles so that I understood them but games like Command & Conquer and Final Fantasy are my specialties.
4. Books
My Current Fetish. I won a 'Special Readership Award' in Year 7 for my reading habits but then there was a massive gap where I didn't read anything obsessively. However, since I started commuting for work, I needed something to pass the time and reading was my solution. I'd probably rank this above games but I haven't read nearly enough of to compete with my extensive gaming over the past decade and a half.
5. Music
My Achilles Heel. I could never find the time for music, its so integral to everything but I just don't appreciate my ears enough to bother with it. I'm also a hater of radio. Ever since my degree where I had to waste 4 weeks studying, going to lectures, seminars and burning my ears off for it and then it not being on the final exam! It ruined me. I have only bought two CDs in my entire life.
So how do you rank the Media Types of Listal? I genuinely want to know!
1. Films
My Golden Goose. I've always been an avid watcher of films, while my youth consisted of watching the same 40 odd films hundreds of times. I managed to grow beyond that with Sky :-). There was no film I wouldn't watch, I'd try and watch anything that had the slightest grasp on my wavering attention span. I even took one of my A-Levels in Film Studies and was a brief member of the BFI.
2. TV
My Day to Day. I wasn't a massive TV fan before I went to University. I'd watch a 'show' if it was on but wouldn't make a habit of it. However, I got hooked on certain programmes and managed to keep up to date with them throughout the past 4 years. I even explored other shows just to fill gaps between seasons. TV is quite an expansive medium which I feel is its main advantage over Film.
3. Games
My Specialist Meshalist. I only stick to a certain genres with games. But with those particular genres I am quite fanatic and obsessive. I try to explore other avenues but they just aren't for me. I've got enough consoles but not enough decent games with longevity to play on them! I managed to dabble in most of the popular titles so that I understood them but games like Command & Conquer and Final Fantasy are my specialties.
4. Books
My Current Fetish. I won a 'Special Readership Award' in Year 7 for my reading habits but then there was a massive gap where I didn't read anything obsessively. However, since I started commuting for work, I needed something to pass the time and reading was my solution. I'd probably rank this above games but I haven't read nearly enough of to compete with my extensive gaming over the past decade and a half.
5. Music
My Achilles Heel. I could never find the time for music, its so integral to everything but I just don't appreciate my ears enough to bother with it. I'm also a hater of radio. Ever since my degree where I had to waste 4 weeks studying, going to lectures, seminars and burning my ears off for it and then it not being on the final exam! It ruined me. I have only bought two CDs in my entire life.
So how do you rank the Media Types of Listal? I genuinely want to know!
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GemLil
17 years ago at May 12 16:44 - I really like this idea GB...it does define the person in a way
1.TV
I am an absolute tele addict. I just adore TV and like my favourite shows more than most of my favourite movies. I et totally swept up with soap operas and crime dramas in particular. I dont tend to download my tv programmes, I like to watch them when the TV guys say I should. I have a biblical knowledge of The Simpsons and spend way to much of my spare time watching the old box....you learn so much from TV though, and I know I could never settle down with a man who didnt love to sit with a tea and watch crap as much as I do. I've been known to sit on the phone to my friend while we both watched/talked about a show. It truely is the opiat of the masses.
2.Music
I'm really proud of (most) of my music collection. I love how much more personal music is than any other media. I darnt leave my house without my Mp3 in my ears; lest some drunken hobo tries to talk to me...it always happens. I love my commute into uni, watching the world go by witha good tune on the background. Music is the perfect complement to being in the real world, just like TV and games are the perfect way to escape it. Plus I sing and dance quite often like Bacchas himself.
3.Games
I cat really explain my love affair with the video game. I think its just become part of my life from very early on. The ultimate escapism I suppose, plus shooting Nazis can be very cathartic. It appeals to a part of me that really does want to be the world greatest hero. Walking down the highstreet thinking; 'nobody knows I took out 8 german tanks with a selection of badly damaged panzerfausts, and went on to play a major part in clearing the way into France for the normandy landings'.
4. Film
I hate to put this so low, but I have to be honest. I go in fits and starts with my film love, I love a well made and captivating film. The trouble is of late, few new films have caught my attention; so film is drifting out of favour with me atm. I think its hit a bit of a dead end atm, and maybe this summer will change all that, but it certainly is not becoming the master of media it once was. I think new movies will have to step up the game if they want to compete with the already saturated media market. One suggestion, keep Adam Sandler out!
5. Books
I just have so much reading to do at uni; I dont have the effort to read for pleasure. This is pure laziness on my part. I cant be stopped when I'm into a good book; but I rarely put the effort in to find and begin a book these days.
1.TV
I am an absolute tele addict. I just adore TV and like my favourite shows more than most of my favourite movies. I et totally swept up with soap operas and crime dramas in particular. I dont tend to download my tv programmes, I like to watch them when the TV guys say I should. I have a biblical knowledge of The Simpsons and spend way to much of my spare time watching the old box....you learn so much from TV though, and I know I could never settle down with a man who didnt love to sit with a tea and watch crap as much as I do. I've been known to sit on the phone to my friend while we both watched/talked about a show. It truely is the opiat of the masses.
2.Music
I'm really proud of (most) of my music collection. I love how much more personal music is than any other media. I darnt leave my house without my Mp3 in my ears; lest some drunken hobo tries to talk to me...it always happens. I love my commute into uni, watching the world go by witha good tune on the background. Music is the perfect complement to being in the real world, just like TV and games are the perfect way to escape it. Plus I sing and dance quite often like Bacchas himself.
3.Games
I cat really explain my love affair with the video game. I think its just become part of my life from very early on. The ultimate escapism I suppose, plus shooting Nazis can be very cathartic. It appeals to a part of me that really does want to be the world greatest hero. Walking down the highstreet thinking; 'nobody knows I took out 8 german tanks with a selection of badly damaged panzerfausts, and went on to play a major part in clearing the way into France for the normandy landings'.
4. Film
I hate to put this so low, but I have to be honest. I go in fits and starts with my film love, I love a well made and captivating film. The trouble is of late, few new films have caught my attention; so film is drifting out of favour with me atm. I think its hit a bit of a dead end atm, and maybe this summer will change all that, but it certainly is not becoming the master of media it once was. I think new movies will have to step up the game if they want to compete with the already saturated media market. One suggestion, keep Adam Sandler out!
5. Books
I just have so much reading to do at uni; I dont have the effort to read for pleasure. This is pure laziness on my part. I cant be stopped when I'm into a good book; but I rarely put the effort in to find and begin a book these days.
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17 years ago at May 13 0:40 - 1. Books
I'm an avid reader of books. I love books. I love reading. It's always been my momentary escape. I can't take a movie with me half way around the world and have it keep me occupied for hours upon hours. Actually I can but it wouldn't be as easy.
2. Music
I might not own alot of music in terms of amount of CDs but I do devote alot of my time listening to it. It's best used in conjunction with reading I've found but when the going gets good it's sometimes best to listen to it as is. Or while doing household chores.
3. Films
I love movies, I really do. But only the ones that are good, or if not good epicly bad. In fact most of the things I've been borrowing from the library lately are in fact movies. Of course I only get to watch about 60% of what I borrow since I lack the time but I try my best.
4. TV
I suppose I like watching TV alot but it's hard for me to find time. The only shows I followed while it was airing of recent date was Project Runway, and even that I didn't watch religiously. What I like to do is to find a show I've heard good things about and watch it on DVD. That way I skip commercials and the waiting of a week to watch it. But that's not to say I've given up TV entirely, I watch it when I can but for the most part I just wait for the DVDs.
5. Games
Pity games have to be so low on my list. I do devote myself alot to certain games at certain times, but not often. It's even harder for me to devote time playing a game than watching a movie. I'm still working on "beating" Harvest Moon: It's a Wonderful Life for the Gamecube. I got it several years ago and am only at year three or something.
I'm an avid reader of books. I love books. I love reading. It's always been my momentary escape. I can't take a movie with me half way around the world and have it keep me occupied for hours upon hours. Actually I can but it wouldn't be as easy.
2. Music
I might not own alot of music in terms of amount of CDs but I do devote alot of my time listening to it. It's best used in conjunction with reading I've found but when the going gets good it's sometimes best to listen to it as is. Or while doing household chores.
3. Films
I love movies, I really do. But only the ones that are good, or if not good epicly bad. In fact most of the things I've been borrowing from the library lately are in fact movies. Of course I only get to watch about 60% of what I borrow since I lack the time but I try my best.
4. TV
I suppose I like watching TV alot but it's hard for me to find time. The only shows I followed while it was airing of recent date was Project Runway, and even that I didn't watch religiously. What I like to do is to find a show I've heard good things about and watch it on DVD. That way I skip commercials and the waiting of a week to watch it. But that's not to say I've given up TV entirely, I watch it when I can but for the most part I just wait for the DVDs.
5. Games
Pity games have to be so low on my list. I do devote myself alot to certain games at certain times, but not often. It's even harder for me to devote time playing a game than watching a movie. I'm still working on "beating" Harvest Moon: It's a Wonderful Life for the Gamecube. I got it several years ago and am only at year three or something.
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16 years, 12 months ago at May 15 21:57 - 1. TV
I tend to watch television far too much, i prefer it to film because to me, i want to watch the characters progress over a long period of time. 2 hours, or say 6 lots of 2 hours, feels far to rushed, it leaves out all character development and doesn't allow for threads that can come up ages later, most threads in films tend to come up within the next hour making them predictable, or not giving you enough time to forget that it was there. Obviously a lot of television can be predictable too, but when it is well written i get far more enjoyment from watching an episode of my favorite tv show, than i do from watching a particularly good film.
2. Games
This would be my second, mostly because if i am not watching television i will be playing a game. I prefer this to film and sometimes television even, because you get to interact with the story. I tend to play large games where you can add your own creative input to the story, be it making your characters stronger, doing things in a different order or leaving out certain people etc. It is far more interactive which keeps me amused more.
3. Music
If i haven't the television on then i usually have Music on too, i love to sing along to the words much to anyone else's distress! Again i like a bit more thought in my music for example my favorite band uses their songs to tell a long story spanning 5 albums or so, and several graphic novels. The songs are accompanied by some excellent guitar work and vocals which fit my tastes (higher pitched voices mainly) I tend to try and find something special about a band i like really.
4. Books
Much like with my TV addiction, i prefer books that are part of a long saga of books. My favorite series is the dark tower series, and my other favorite is the Alex Cross series, both span over years of writing and have extremely long stories to them. Although Alex cross solves a different crime each book, his life and families lives are continuous throughout the books. I do also read singular books, or books which aim to teach you something. Books are my favorite way to relax, especially before bed, it helps me focus my mind on one thing before falling asleep.
5.Films
My biggest weakness. I just cant watch films often!! If someone puts on a film, or we go to the cinema i will watch a film and enjoy it whilst it is on, but i instantly forget it within a week, i never remember character names, and can give you a rough outline of the plot and how it ended etc. I am incapable of truly grasping the entire thread of a film the first time i watch it, iv gotten better over the years but at one point i could watch a film for an hour and not have a fucking clue what was happening!! This put me off of films for ages, but i have tried to improve upon this, and i can now actually follow and grasp a film fully from start to finish. But i am still rough on remember if i have seen a film by title alone, someone asks if i have seen "film" and i say no, then someone points out i watched it with them 2 months ago and i suddenly recall something about it. I have seen films of course and thought they were incredible, but equally i have seen films dubbed incredible and found them boring and over hyped. As i said above, i often feel like films are too fast, too much is cut out of them etc to fit the normal time slot etc. I prefer to have everything possible and more. Familiarity is a key as well, if you watch a film and its 1 or 2 sequels then thats it, you are left with those 3 for eternity. I cant re watch a film iv already seen, i can barely re watch a tv show iv already seen, but with television i do not need to as there are so many different episodes etc.
I tend to watch television far too much, i prefer it to film because to me, i want to watch the characters progress over a long period of time. 2 hours, or say 6 lots of 2 hours, feels far to rushed, it leaves out all character development and doesn't allow for threads that can come up ages later, most threads in films tend to come up within the next hour making them predictable, or not giving you enough time to forget that it was there. Obviously a lot of television can be predictable too, but when it is well written i get far more enjoyment from watching an episode of my favorite tv show, than i do from watching a particularly good film.
2. Games
This would be my second, mostly because if i am not watching television i will be playing a game. I prefer this to film and sometimes television even, because you get to interact with the story. I tend to play large games where you can add your own creative input to the story, be it making your characters stronger, doing things in a different order or leaving out certain people etc. It is far more interactive which keeps me amused more.
3. Music
If i haven't the television on then i usually have Music on too, i love to sing along to the words much to anyone else's distress! Again i like a bit more thought in my music for example my favorite band uses their songs to tell a long story spanning 5 albums or so, and several graphic novels. The songs are accompanied by some excellent guitar work and vocals which fit my tastes (higher pitched voices mainly) I tend to try and find something special about a band i like really.
4. Books
Much like with my TV addiction, i prefer books that are part of a long saga of books. My favorite series is the dark tower series, and my other favorite is the Alex Cross series, both span over years of writing and have extremely long stories to them. Although Alex cross solves a different crime each book, his life and families lives are continuous throughout the books. I do also read singular books, or books which aim to teach you something. Books are my favorite way to relax, especially before bed, it helps me focus my mind on one thing before falling asleep.
5.Films
My biggest weakness. I just cant watch films often!! If someone puts on a film, or we go to the cinema i will watch a film and enjoy it whilst it is on, but i instantly forget it within a week, i never remember character names, and can give you a rough outline of the plot and how it ended etc. I am incapable of truly grasping the entire thread of a film the first time i watch it, iv gotten better over the years but at one point i could watch a film for an hour and not have a fucking clue what was happening!! This put me off of films for ages, but i have tried to improve upon this, and i can now actually follow and grasp a film fully from start to finish. But i am still rough on remember if i have seen a film by title alone, someone asks if i have seen "film" and i say no, then someone points out i watched it with them 2 months ago and i suddenly recall something about it. I have seen films of course and thought they were incredible, but equally i have seen films dubbed incredible and found them boring and over hyped. As i said above, i often feel like films are too fast, too much is cut out of them etc to fit the normal time slot etc. I prefer to have everything possible and more. Familiarity is a key as well, if you watch a film and its 1 or 2 sequels then thats it, you are left with those 3 for eternity. I cant re watch a film iv already seen, i can barely re watch a tv show iv already seen, but with television i do not need to as there are so many different episodes etc.
Moz La Punk
16 years, 12 months ago at May 16 9:17 - 1. Games
Videogames have always been the most important for me, as they're my profession. They hold a special place in my heart.
2. the rest
So yeah :) I really love movies, series and music and a good book when I have the time though!
Videogames have always been the most important for me, as they're my profession. They hold a special place in my heart.
2. the rest
So yeah :) I really love movies, series and music and a good book when I have the time though!
Vix
16 years, 12 months ago at May 16 9:32 - 1. TV
I'm not quite the TV addict I used to be but I do still watch a lot of television - mostly procedurals and sci-fi stuff. I prefer it to film much like rb6k because of character development. Often times the story matters less than learning more info about characters (unless the storyline is totally sucky).
2. Music
When I really thought about it I realized that music deserved a higher ranking because I listen to it a lot - at home, in the office. I have eclectic tastes in music but I'm going through a classic rock phase. My goal this year is to do more album reviews.
3. Film
I prefer going to the cinema than watching film on DVD. The whole experience of sitting in front of the big screen with popcorn produces a more visceral reaction. But a lot of movies are throwaways - I tend to forget most of them a few days after watching. But a good film is immensely re-watchable. I've watched Aliens 20 times and it's still as good.
4. Books
I used to be a bookworm when I was younger but these days I'm lucky to average one book a week. But there is nothing better than curling up on a Sunday afternoon with a good book. My reading tastes are in line with my tv viewing tastes - crime/mystery novels are my cup of tea.
5. Games
This is waaaaaaaaay down on my list because I don't play a lot of games. Seriously the highlight of my gaming experience (if you can call it that) is playing Zuma :)
I'm not quite the TV addict I used to be but I do still watch a lot of television - mostly procedurals and sci-fi stuff. I prefer it to film much like rb6k because of character development. Often times the story matters less than learning more info about characters (unless the storyline is totally sucky).
2. Music
When I really thought about it I realized that music deserved a higher ranking because I listen to it a lot - at home, in the office. I have eclectic tastes in music but I'm going through a classic rock phase. My goal this year is to do more album reviews.
3. Film
I prefer going to the cinema than watching film on DVD. The whole experience of sitting in front of the big screen with popcorn produces a more visceral reaction. But a lot of movies are throwaways - I tend to forget most of them a few days after watching. But a good film is immensely re-watchable. I've watched Aliens 20 times and it's still as good.
4. Books
I used to be a bookworm when I was younger but these days I'm lucky to average one book a week. But there is nothing better than curling up on a Sunday afternoon with a good book. My reading tastes are in line with my tv viewing tastes - crime/mystery novels are my cup of tea.
5. Games
This is waaaaaaaaay down on my list because I don't play a lot of games. Seriously the highlight of my gaming experience (if you can call it that) is playing Zuma :)
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16 years, 11 months ago at Jun 14 11:13 - This is a great thread, well worthy of a Phoenix Down.
1. Music
I'm listening to music almost every hour of the day. Whenever my computer is on it's rampaging through my extensive list of MP3s. When it's not broken, I usually take to the streets with my MP3 player. It's definitely my forte, though my tastes are pretty obscure and I'm regarded as pretentious by most of my buddies. Electronica and post-rock genres are my favourites.
2. Films
I can go through long periods of time without watching films, they're not really essential for my survival. Sometimes it takes great lengths to get me to sit down and watch them, but I don't really know why. I guess it feels a bit restrictive knowing that you can't do much else whilst watching them. Favourite genres are wide ranging, from cheesy 80's action-fests, through War films and science fiction classics right up to pretentious indie gubbins. I think Westerns and musicals are the genres I pay least attention to.
3. Games
My time at University was pervaded by games, gaming marathons and I even lived with game designers. These days I don't really seem to have the time to get into new games, but now I certainly have the PC hardware to expand my collections, I think I'm going to try my hardest to get back on the scene. A next gen console might even be on the cards soon.
4. Books
I enjoy a good book, but it's always a struggle to sit down with one. I can spend longer looking for the next book to read than I ever spend actually reading it. Reading if fulfilling and liberating, and the achievement that you feel from finishing a book is immense. Sometimes I can't get into another book for a long time because the characters just wont be the same from before. All in all though, I don't read enough.
5. TV Shows
Aside from the odd comedy, quiz show or sports programme, I have little interest in TV. With the exception of The X-files, I don't think I've ever followed a drama over a long period of time. Over time, characters are dragged too death and are often handled by different script writers and as such - they become warped and lose their interest. I prefer a film because a character is more succinct, the director knows who the character is, what he will be and exactly what he will achieve over the next two hours. You can't build a character up one day and suggest what he'll be doing nine years down the line.
1. Music
I'm listening to music almost every hour of the day. Whenever my computer is on it's rampaging through my extensive list of MP3s. When it's not broken, I usually take to the streets with my MP3 player. It's definitely my forte, though my tastes are pretty obscure and I'm regarded as pretentious by most of my buddies. Electronica and post-rock genres are my favourites.
2. Films
I can go through long periods of time without watching films, they're not really essential for my survival. Sometimes it takes great lengths to get me to sit down and watch them, but I don't really know why. I guess it feels a bit restrictive knowing that you can't do much else whilst watching them. Favourite genres are wide ranging, from cheesy 80's action-fests, through War films and science fiction classics right up to pretentious indie gubbins. I think Westerns and musicals are the genres I pay least attention to.
3. Games
My time at University was pervaded by games, gaming marathons and I even lived with game designers. These days I don't really seem to have the time to get into new games, but now I certainly have the PC hardware to expand my collections, I think I'm going to try my hardest to get back on the scene. A next gen console might even be on the cards soon.
4. Books
I enjoy a good book, but it's always a struggle to sit down with one. I can spend longer looking for the next book to read than I ever spend actually reading it. Reading if fulfilling and liberating, and the achievement that you feel from finishing a book is immense. Sometimes I can't get into another book for a long time because the characters just wont be the same from before. All in all though, I don't read enough.
5. TV Shows
Aside from the odd comedy, quiz show or sports programme, I have little interest in TV. With the exception of The X-files, I don't think I've ever followed a drama over a long period of time. Over time, characters are dragged too death and are often handled by different script writers and as such - they become warped and lose their interest. I prefer a film because a character is more succinct, the director knows who the character is, what he will be and exactly what he will achieve over the next two hours. You can't build a character up one day and suggest what he'll be doing nine years down the line.
Dionysian Child
16 years, 11 months ago at Jun 14 12:53 - 1. Books
As a child books were always my thing. Classic literature my speciality. I spent hours projecting onto 'Little Women', 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' and 'Jane Eyre'.
My taste for such things has changed little, luckily the pool of classics is large enough to last me.
I also have a love for the surreal, novels that take a twist on the mundane of the everyday and produce heroes from within it.
Books just allow the opportunity to personal interpretation that films can't. So many fictional books have shaped how I piece together information, form my perceptions and shape my personality.
2. Films
What I like most about films is the style and manner they are shot in. I like how that gives the film an individual feel, making it the director's own personal coloured view that you can step into.
I'm not good at retaining quotes and even story lines often dissipate in my mind. But I always retain particular scenes, moments and feelings that captured me.
3.Music
Growing up in a house where noise was banned I resorted to playing classical music and musicals, validating it by claiming it helped with my violin practise!
Thus, I have a large gap in my knowledge which I fear it is too late to fill.
Instead I take little bits from my friends and make my own makeshift tastes. I always take music around with me, but find very little time to sit down and listen with full concentration to it. Post Rock, Classical, Electronica and Jeff Buckley-esque music prevail.
4.TV Shows
I just don't seem to get the point of most of them.
A few years ago I was determined to try and set out to follow one series from start to end. This coincided with the coming of 'Lost'... I'm still holding fast to it...just.
I also fail to switch on at the same time each week and find it a chore to have to do so.
Sunday night currently offers super programmes on China and Russia though.
5. Games
Again its the amount of hours that have to be set aside and allocated to playing. I fail to feel a sense of triumph and achievement after completing a game. Instead I feel guilty for wasting several hours in a darkened room improving the agility of my thumbs.
As a child books were always my thing. Classic literature my speciality. I spent hours projecting onto 'Little Women', 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' and 'Jane Eyre'.
My taste for such things has changed little, luckily the pool of classics is large enough to last me.
I also have a love for the surreal, novels that take a twist on the mundane of the everyday and produce heroes from within it.
Books just allow the opportunity to personal interpretation that films can't. So many fictional books have shaped how I piece together information, form my perceptions and shape my personality.
2. Films
What I like most about films is the style and manner they are shot in. I like how that gives the film an individual feel, making it the director's own personal coloured view that you can step into.
I'm not good at retaining quotes and even story lines often dissipate in my mind. But I always retain particular scenes, moments and feelings that captured me.
3.Music
Growing up in a house where noise was banned I resorted to playing classical music and musicals, validating it by claiming it helped with my violin practise!
Thus, I have a large gap in my knowledge which I fear it is too late to fill.
Instead I take little bits from my friends and make my own makeshift tastes. I always take music around with me, but find very little time to sit down and listen with full concentration to it. Post Rock, Classical, Electronica and Jeff Buckley-esque music prevail.
4.TV Shows
I just don't seem to get the point of most of them.
A few years ago I was determined to try and set out to follow one series from start to end. This coincided with the coming of 'Lost'... I'm still holding fast to it...just.
I also fail to switch on at the same time each week and find it a chore to have to do so.
Sunday night currently offers super programmes on China and Russia though.
5. Games
Again its the amount of hours that have to be set aside and allocated to playing. I fail to feel a sense of triumph and achievement after completing a game. Instead I feel guilty for wasting several hours in a darkened room improving the agility of my thumbs.
Richard A. Booth
16 years, 11 months ago at Jun 15 21:46 - 1 TV
I love TV, and would love, eventually, to write for it. There's a certain ammount of snobishness about it in some quarters, but I think it's a fantastic medium for telling compelling, sometimes thought-provoking stories to a wide audience. Favourite TV includes: Doctor Who, The Second Coming, Messiah, The Long Firm, Sapphire and Steel, Callan, I Claudius, and many more...
2 Books
The only this isn't first, is because I generally don't allocate enough time to be able to read more than I watch TV. I've loved to read, right from an early age, and a deep part of me is always suspicious of people who say they don't. It's as though they have a part of theirself missing. Many a good book has proved a valuable companion, through times good and bad, and I find you can escape into them much easier and more deeply than you can with a film or TV piece. Favourite books include: The Stand, The Trial, The Man in the High Castle, Fatherland, and J G Ballard, the Complete Short stories. Plus many more.
3 Film
I do adore a good film. Partly for the same reasons as I love TV, but film affords a greater scope and, I think, can sit well between book and TV, in terms of being able to get into the particular world being shown. Of course, some films can be be epic and spectacular, but not too taxing, allowing one to just relax and 'switch off' whilst watching - which is sometimes good! Favourite films include: The Pianist, Schindler's List, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, The Usual Suspects, Commando, License to Kill, Goodfellas, The Godfather, and many, many more...
4 Music
I like music, but am not a dedicated follower. I just dip into it until I find something I like, really. Some favourite music includes: Faithless, George Michael, Kasabian, Franz Ferdinand, Goldfrapp.
5 Games
Don't have much time for them, and don't currently have a games console, so not really fussed about them, to be honest. I've enjoyed a few in my time, though, including: Streetfigter 2, Llamatron, Lemmings, Duke Nukem trilogy (plus 3D), GoldenEye: Rogue Agent, Medal of Honour, and some others...
I love TV, and would love, eventually, to write for it. There's a certain ammount of snobishness about it in some quarters, but I think it's a fantastic medium for telling compelling, sometimes thought-provoking stories to a wide audience. Favourite TV includes: Doctor Who, The Second Coming, Messiah, The Long Firm, Sapphire and Steel, Callan, I Claudius, and many more...
2 Books
The only this isn't first, is because I generally don't allocate enough time to be able to read more than I watch TV. I've loved to read, right from an early age, and a deep part of me is always suspicious of people who say they don't. It's as though they have a part of theirself missing. Many a good book has proved a valuable companion, through times good and bad, and I find you can escape into them much easier and more deeply than you can with a film or TV piece. Favourite books include: The Stand, The Trial, The Man in the High Castle, Fatherland, and J G Ballard, the Complete Short stories. Plus many more.
3 Film
I do adore a good film. Partly for the same reasons as I love TV, but film affords a greater scope and, I think, can sit well between book and TV, in terms of being able to get into the particular world being shown. Of course, some films can be be epic and spectacular, but not too taxing, allowing one to just relax and 'switch off' whilst watching - which is sometimes good! Favourite films include: The Pianist, Schindler's List, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, The Usual Suspects, Commando, License to Kill, Goodfellas, The Godfather, and many, many more...
4 Music
I like music, but am not a dedicated follower. I just dip into it until I find something I like, really. Some favourite music includes: Faithless, George Michael, Kasabian, Franz Ferdinand, Goldfrapp.
5 Games
Don't have much time for them, and don't currently have a games console, so not really fussed about them, to be honest. I've enjoyed a few in my time, though, including: Streetfigter 2, Llamatron, Lemmings, Duke Nukem trilogy (plus 3D), GoldenEye: Rogue Agent, Medal of Honour, and some others...
PvtCaboose91
16 years, 11 months ago at Jun 18 3:48 - 1. Films
Generally, I watch 1-2 new films a day. I spend most of my money on either DVDs, hiring movies or going to the cinema. Sometimes it's also spent on buying a new shelf to accommodate my expansive DVD library. In the future I want to be a filmmaker so I want to expose myself to the strengths and weaknesses of films I have previously viewed. If all else fails I will write reviews for a publication or something.
2. Games
When I'm not watching movies, I'm probably playing a computer game (or a PS3 game). At the moment I'm quite obsessed with the Half-Life series. I finished HL2 in three days because of how addicted I became. In the 5 years of my Half-Life obsession, I've completed the first game at least 150 times, the second about 100 times, and the two episodes thus far succeeding HL2 about 60 times respectively.
3. TV
When I'm writing reviews or playing a game, the TV is usually on. Frequently it's the news or some rubbish soapie my parents are watching, but sometimes I watch the occasional TV show. Firefly and Family Guy are currently the shows I will put on at any time simply because of how fond I am of both shows. During the school holidays over the period of December/January that commenced 2007, I spent my days playing the computer with the Ashes series of cricket in the background. That was a memorable summer (in Australia, summer is during Dec/Jan/Feb)!
4. Music
My iPod is either playing a movie, a TV show or a slice of music. Music relaxes me when I'm stressed or doing homework. I also have music playing when I'm writing a review and nothing worth watching is on the TV (lately I watch a film and review it while watching it a second time to solidify my knowledge on the events and anything I missed the first time. Music is a rarity now).
5. Books
I haven't read a book for about 3-4 years. I simply cannot be bothered anymore. With the stress of school and the interest in films, my attention span does not extend to quiet reading. The last major obsession with reading was 4 years ago when I read Matthew Reilly novels non-stop. He's a great author, but my interest in reading disappeared in the long period between the release of his latest books.
Generally, I watch 1-2 new films a day. I spend most of my money on either DVDs, hiring movies or going to the cinema. Sometimes it's also spent on buying a new shelf to accommodate my expansive DVD library. In the future I want to be a filmmaker so I want to expose myself to the strengths and weaknesses of films I have previously viewed. If all else fails I will write reviews for a publication or something.
2. Games
When I'm not watching movies, I'm probably playing a computer game (or a PS3 game). At the moment I'm quite obsessed with the Half-Life series. I finished HL2 in three days because of how addicted I became. In the 5 years of my Half-Life obsession, I've completed the first game at least 150 times, the second about 100 times, and the two episodes thus far succeeding HL2 about 60 times respectively.
3. TV
When I'm writing reviews or playing a game, the TV is usually on. Frequently it's the news or some rubbish soapie my parents are watching, but sometimes I watch the occasional TV show. Firefly and Family Guy are currently the shows I will put on at any time simply because of how fond I am of both shows. During the school holidays over the period of December/January that commenced 2007, I spent my days playing the computer with the Ashes series of cricket in the background. That was a memorable summer (in Australia, summer is during Dec/Jan/Feb)!
4. Music
My iPod is either playing a movie, a TV show or a slice of music. Music relaxes me when I'm stressed or doing homework. I also have music playing when I'm writing a review and nothing worth watching is on the TV (lately I watch a film and review it while watching it a second time to solidify my knowledge on the events and anything I missed the first time. Music is a rarity now).
5. Books
I haven't read a book for about 3-4 years. I simply cannot be bothered anymore. With the stress of school and the interest in films, my attention span does not extend to quiet reading. The last major obsession with reading was 4 years ago when I read Matthew Reilly novels non-stop. He's a great author, but my interest in reading disappeared in the long period between the release of his latest books.
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16 years, 11 months ago at Jun 18 21:07 - 1. Music
Most of my interest, time and money is devoted to music. It's the one thing I care the most about and it's an extremely important part of my life.
2. Film
I spend quite a bit of my spare time watching films. If I were to add up all the hours in my life I've spent watching them... well, it would certainly be a lot! I mostly rent as opposed to buying DVDs.
3. Games
What I do when I don't quite feel like doing anything, if that makes any sense. As I'm pretty picky about what games I do play, I can delve into one game and play it for hours on end for several days. I think I've logged about 375 hours on FF XII and going for Order of Ambrosia. Lots of time and work.
4. Books
I used to read all the time when music and film didn't matter so much to me. In middle school and junior high I could take a novel easily in a day or two. My book collection used to be quite extensive, but I've lost most of them along the way...
5. TV
I watch zero television as I don't have cable. Of course I have a television for gaming consoles and watching films, but I haven't watched a cable television show in several years. The ones that I do watch are older ones that come from DVD sets I've bought. I just have absolutely no interest in the drivel that's on TV.
Most of my interest, time and money is devoted to music. It's the one thing I care the most about and it's an extremely important part of my life.
2. Film
I spend quite a bit of my spare time watching films. If I were to add up all the hours in my life I've spent watching them... well, it would certainly be a lot! I mostly rent as opposed to buying DVDs.
3. Games
What I do when I don't quite feel like doing anything, if that makes any sense. As I'm pretty picky about what games I do play, I can delve into one game and play it for hours on end for several days. I think I've logged about 375 hours on FF XII and going for Order of Ambrosia. Lots of time and work.
4. Books
I used to read all the time when music and film didn't matter so much to me. In middle school and junior high I could take a novel easily in a day or two. My book collection used to be quite extensive, but I've lost most of them along the way...
5. TV
I watch zero television as I don't have cable. Of course I have a television for gaming consoles and watching films, but I haven't watched a cable television show in several years. The ones that I do watch are older ones that come from DVD sets I've bought. I just have absolutely no interest in the drivel that's on TV.
Moderator Seaworth
16 years, 3 months ago at Jan 25 13:30 - I think with the new generation, this deserves to be revived. For those who have already contributed, feel free to update if you think you 'types' have changed.
Please tell us where you stand.
Please tell us where you stand.
tad
16 years, 3 months ago at Jan 25 20:48 - 1. Books
I can't believe I'm actually writing 'books' as my most used media! but at the moment I'm paying more attention to books than I do to the other categories. It's mostly because I have time to read on the bus to and from work, and I've found some items that I actually have an interest in.
2. TV
I also never thought I'd put this second. I never watch TV, but I guess TV box sets count, in which case One Tree Hill takes me to #2 on it's own
3. Film
When I say 'films' I mean not just watching but spending time browsing the net and stores for them and looking at them and filing them, I may even find some time to actually watch one or two.
4. Music
I'm starting to actually listen to some of the albums got when I was a teen. Put them on, do something while listening.
5. Games
I'm not really a big gamer, but that could change again when I get my hands on Skate 2.
I'm more of a collector, I collect all of the above except books(as of typing). I assure you if the list was, which do you own more of then the items would be a different order.
I can't believe I'm actually writing 'books' as my most used media! but at the moment I'm paying more attention to books than I do to the other categories. It's mostly because I have time to read on the bus to and from work, and I've found some items that I actually have an interest in.
2. TV
I also never thought I'd put this second. I never watch TV, but I guess TV box sets count, in which case One Tree Hill takes me to #2 on it's own
3. Film
When I say 'films' I mean not just watching but spending time browsing the net and stores for them and looking at them and filing them, I may even find some time to actually watch one or two.
4. Music
I'm starting to actually listen to some of the albums got when I was a teen. Put them on, do something while listening.
5. Games
I'm not really a big gamer, but that could change again when I get my hands on Skate 2.
I'm more of a collector, I collect all of the above except books(as of typing). I assure you if the list was, which do you own more of then the items would be a different order.
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16 years, 3 months ago at Jan 25 21:42 - Same as user 350125g0...especially the TV and music part.
Kristian
15 years, 6 months ago at Oct 20 22:32 - 1. Films
This is my passion and it always will be for years to come. These days I'm trying to watch a movie daily, which has been come to an reality lately :) So, for now I'm just "go with the flow" and this is my biggest weakness. I Would watch a movie anytime, anywhere, no matter of the quality of the film. I wish I could get paid for each films we've watched, that would be a dream job
2. Music
I'm listening to music every day and couldn't live without it, if the films wouldn't exists this would be my passion! Frankly I don't really have a favorite band (Just few bands that really have many good songs and/or melodies).
3. TV
Tv will also be pretty high on this list, because TV-Shows are almost like films, just longer! The only thing that keeps this from being number 1 is just that. The length. Films are over way before a TV-Show is done. And I don't watch a show every day.
4. Games
I was really a gamer before. I played a lot. Then film and TV-show took over, and games are not so interesting any more. Sorry to disappoint any game fanatics!
5. Books
I've never really cared about books. Almost never read a book actually. Only Harry Potter 1-4 and Cirque du Freak (The First Book). It takes time, which I could use/used on films and Tv-Shows :P
Though, to you who read books, thumbs up ;)
This is my passion and it always will be for years to come. These days I'm trying to watch a movie daily, which has been come to an reality lately :) So, for now I'm just "go with the flow" and this is my biggest weakness. I Would watch a movie anytime, anywhere, no matter of the quality of the film. I wish I could get paid for each films we've watched, that would be a dream job
2. Music
I'm listening to music every day and couldn't live without it, if the films wouldn't exists this would be my passion! Frankly I don't really have a favorite band (Just few bands that really have many good songs and/or melodies).
3. TV
Tv will also be pretty high on this list, because TV-Shows are almost like films, just longer! The only thing that keeps this from being number 1 is just that. The length. Films are over way before a TV-Show is done. And I don't watch a show every day.
4. Games
I was really a gamer before. I played a lot. Then film and TV-show took over, and games are not so interesting any more. Sorry to disappoint any game fanatics!
5. Books
I've never really cared about books. Almost never read a book actually. Only Harry Potter 1-4 and Cirque du Freak (The First Book). It takes time, which I could use/used on films and Tv-Shows :P
Though, to you who read books, thumbs up ;)
Zozoulini
15 years, 6 months ago at Oct 21 0:53 - 1. Music
Just as Grand Assault, I'm listening to music almost every hour of the day. My very first move when I wake up in the morning is to turn on the radio to a music station. I am a freelance translator, so I work at home. Even the hours of work, I can't do without music -slow tempo instrumental mostly then. I don't take my MP3 player when I'm on the streets though. There, I prefer the 'music' of the big city.
2. Games
I don't play games every day, but when I do I spend many hours in front of my PC, TV or the old Amstrad CPC. Gaming is my favourite hobby since I was a child. I read books and magazines about games, I buy (not very often lately), I exchange with friends and cousins and I search for freewares, indies and abandonwares on the net.
3. Films
I love movies but, just as Grand Assault (again!), I can do without them for long periods of time. I watch films of different genres every day for a week and then I suddenly stop for a week or much more. I don't buy DVDs, I prefer renting them and I don't go to the movies very often anymore.
4. TV
Besides movies, I have chosen to watch five shows on greek TV this year: the three CSIs, Law & Order and House MD. Nothing more.
5. Books
Five-ten years ago, books would be in second or third place, but now that my job has to do with reading and writing for many hours, I just can't read a lot during my free time.
Just as Grand Assault, I'm listening to music almost every hour of the day. My very first move when I wake up in the morning is to turn on the radio to a music station. I am a freelance translator, so I work at home. Even the hours of work, I can't do without music -slow tempo instrumental mostly then. I don't take my MP3 player when I'm on the streets though. There, I prefer the 'music' of the big city.
2. Games
I don't play games every day, but when I do I spend many hours in front of my PC, TV or the old Amstrad CPC. Gaming is my favourite hobby since I was a child. I read books and magazines about games, I buy (not very often lately), I exchange with friends and cousins and I search for freewares, indies and abandonwares on the net.
3. Films
I love movies but, just as Grand Assault (again!), I can do without them for long periods of time. I watch films of different genres every day for a week and then I suddenly stop for a week or much more. I don't buy DVDs, I prefer renting them and I don't go to the movies very often anymore.
4. TV
Besides movies, I have chosen to watch five shows on greek TV this year: the three CSIs, Law & Order and House MD. Nothing more.
5. Books
Five-ten years ago, books would be in second or third place, but now that my job has to do with reading and writing for many hours, I just can't read a lot during my free time.
becca85
15 years, 6 months ago at Oct 21 1:25 - This was pretty hard to figure out as I love books, movies, music and TV shows with such passion and it usually revolves around what I'm in the mood for. For example, since I can't really do any of those things at work, my work life revolves around music; I have six favorite TV shows, so there are six hours where TV shows are my life. Movies I use to fill space in the evenings when there are no interesting TV shows on. Overall, my life revolves around books. I've loved reading for as long as I can remember and nothing really beats a good book.
With all that being said, I don't think there is much else I can say about each individual category.
1. Books
2. Movies
3. Music
4. TV shows
5. Games
With all that being said, I don't think there is much else I can say about each individual category.
1. Books
2. Movies
3. Music
4. TV shows
5. Games
Renee
15 years, 6 months ago at Oct 21 2:29 - 1. Music
Music is like an escape to me, i really dont think i could live without it. I love it and if the choice came up to where all i could do for the rest of my life was listen to music, id take in a heart beat:D I listen to basicly all types of music, it kinda depends on the mood im in, i cant just listen to one genre, though i tend to listen to heavy meatal/rock more often than others.
2. Books
Read, god how i enjoy it so. I love to read, more than likely if im not listening to music, youll find my nose buried in a book. I tend to get into series of books. Right now im currently reading Maximum Ride by James Patterson. If you havent read it, i highly recommend it. The series is very good. The reason i like reading is beacause it helps me look at my writing and see what i could do to improve on it.
3. TV
Tv, i watch it all the freakin time. But there are no showes that i acctually stay with. i mostly just watch whats intertaining. i like VH1 and MTV, though i try to figure out why its all stupid reality showes instead of music? so tv its up ther:D
4. Games
Not as much of a gamer that i used to be. i seem to have grown out of that stage in life. I used to spend all my time playing video games, but now they tend to bore me. Guitar Hero, yeah its fun, but i dont continuasly play it cause i get bored with it easily, but i still play every now and again. So video games, not so much. Nevertheless, i could still pwn you and COD4(call of duty 4):D
5. Movies
Not a big movie goer/watcher. Movies, ehh,..i dont really care for em. Books are better anyway:D
Music is like an escape to me, i really dont think i could live without it. I love it and if the choice came up to where all i could do for the rest of my life was listen to music, id take in a heart beat:D I listen to basicly all types of music, it kinda depends on the mood im in, i cant just listen to one genre, though i tend to listen to heavy meatal/rock more often than others.
2. Books
Read, god how i enjoy it so. I love to read, more than likely if im not listening to music, youll find my nose buried in a book. I tend to get into series of books. Right now im currently reading Maximum Ride by James Patterson. If you havent read it, i highly recommend it. The series is very good. The reason i like reading is beacause it helps me look at my writing and see what i could do to improve on it.
3. TV
Tv, i watch it all the freakin time. But there are no showes that i acctually stay with. i mostly just watch whats intertaining. i like VH1 and MTV, though i try to figure out why its all stupid reality showes instead of music? so tv its up ther:D
4. Games
Not as much of a gamer that i used to be. i seem to have grown out of that stage in life. I used to spend all my time playing video games, but now they tend to bore me. Guitar Hero, yeah its fun, but i dont continuasly play it cause i get bored with it easily, but i still play every now and again. So video games, not so much. Nevertheless, i could still pwn you and COD4(call of duty 4):D
5. Movies
Not a big movie goer/watcher. Movies, ehh,..i dont really care for em. Books are better anyway:D
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15 years, 6 months ago at Oct 21 2:48 - Posted : 1 year, 4 months ago at Jun 18 16:07
1. Music
Most of my interest, time and money is devoted to music. It's the one thing I care the most about and it's an extremely important part of my life.
2. Film
I spend quite a bit of my spare time watching films. If I were to add up all the hours in my life I've spent watching them... well, it would certainly be a lot! I mostly rent as opposed to buying DVDs.
3. Games
What I do when I don't quite feel like doing anything, if that makes any sense. As I'm pretty picky about what games I do play, I can delve into one game and play it for hours on end for several days. I think I've logged about 375 hours on FF XII and going for Order of Ambrosia. Lots of time and work.
4. Books
I used to read all the time when music and film didn't matter so much to me. In middle school and junior high I could take a novel easily in a day or two. My book collection used to be quite extensive, but I've lost most of them along the way...
5. TV
I watch zero television as I don't have cable. Of course I have a television for gaming consoles and watching films, but I haven't watched a cable television show in several years. The ones that I do watch are older ones that come from DVD sets I've bought. I just have absolutely no interest in the drivel that's on TV.
A year later and I can say that not much has changed except TV. I would now place it at 4 since I still don't really read books anymore and I've since gotten satellite cable. I dedicate several hours a week now for certain shows or movies I DVR.
Dyzly
15 years, 6 months ago at Oct 22 1:29 - 1. Music
I don't think anyone wud forgive me if I didn't put this on my number one. Music is always playing in my room and the second I step outside I have my precious Ipod, people freak out when I'm not wearing it (I've noticed). Then there's my broad collection of cds in my car...
2. TV
My tv is always on...sometimes on mute. I just have to be able to look at it now and then and I have a lot of shows I want to see. It's an addiction that I'm trying to get rid of, it's just not very easy... TV takes up too much TIME!
3. Games
Gaming goes up and down...sometimes I just have enough and don't play for weeks. But overall I'm definetly a gamer, I can spend day and night gaming till my arms get all blue and fragile.
4. Film
When there's ABSOLUTELY nothing on tv I just watch some films...just not often.
5. Books
Not a big fan of reading, but I do love it. I have a nice book collection, I just don't read very often cause it takes me forever to finish a book and then I forgot the beginning.
I don't think anyone wud forgive me if I didn't put this on my number one. Music is always playing in my room and the second I step outside I have my precious Ipod, people freak out when I'm not wearing it (I've noticed). Then there's my broad collection of cds in my car...
2. TV
My tv is always on...sometimes on mute. I just have to be able to look at it now and then and I have a lot of shows I want to see. It's an addiction that I'm trying to get rid of, it's just not very easy... TV takes up too much TIME!
3. Games
Gaming goes up and down...sometimes I just have enough and don't play for weeks. But overall I'm definetly a gamer, I can spend day and night gaming till my arms get all blue and fragile.
4. Film
When there's ABSOLUTELY nothing on tv I just watch some films...just not often.
5. Books
Not a big fan of reading, but I do love it. I have a nice book collection, I just don't read very often cause it takes me forever to finish a book and then I forgot the beginning.
Dyzly
15 years, 6 months ago at Oct 24 0:23 - I don't know, movies are on tv too... Shows I have on DVD haven't been on the tv for a loooong time. So what am I supposed to call em then?
Mickey Mickenson
15 years, 6 months ago at Oct 24 17:57 - 1. Film
I find it really hard to go through even a few days without watching a movie. Usually, when I have time, I watch 2-3 films a day and on weekends more than that. I prefer buying DVD's because I'm kind of obsessive of collecting them. I have about 600 DVD's.
2. Music
I love all kinds of music, and listen it for hours a day. Collecting music is though not my thing. I prefer Spotify. And I have a few hundred of my brother's LP's, which he can't store anywhere else.
3. Books
In a bookstore I'm like a little boy in a candy shop. :D I just love collecting classic literature. I don't read any random stuff, it must be a masterpiece. I'm usually reading so many books at the same time that it takes some time finish them. For example 'Crime and Punishment', which I read in ~8 months. But on the other hand, I have read a few thick novels in a few days.
4. Games
I used to play a lot, but that period was over many years ago. I'm still playing now and then, maybe once or twice a month, but it needs a new Final Fantasy or something similar to get me really playing again.
5. TV
I usually watch movies on television and sometimes sports, but otherwise, what a waste of time. I prefer watching a good show on DVD, and there isn't many of those, in my opinion.
I find it really hard to go through even a few days without watching a movie. Usually, when I have time, I watch 2-3 films a day and on weekends more than that. I prefer buying DVD's because I'm kind of obsessive of collecting them. I have about 600 DVD's.
2. Music
I love all kinds of music, and listen it for hours a day. Collecting music is though not my thing. I prefer Spotify. And I have a few hundred of my brother's LP's, which he can't store anywhere else.
3. Books
In a bookstore I'm like a little boy in a candy shop. :D I just love collecting classic literature. I don't read any random stuff, it must be a masterpiece. I'm usually reading so many books at the same time that it takes some time finish them. For example 'Crime and Punishment', which I read in ~8 months. But on the other hand, I have read a few thick novels in a few days.
4. Games
I used to play a lot, but that period was over many years ago. I'm still playing now and then, maybe once or twice a month, but it needs a new Final Fantasy or something similar to get me really playing again.
5. TV
I usually watch movies on television and sometimes sports, but otherwise, what a waste of time. I prefer watching a good show on DVD, and there isn't many of those, in my opinion.
Moderator
Nonfictionguy
15 years, 6 months ago at Oct 26 7:30 - 1. Web
I actually spend more time on the web than anything else, even watching movies on it, which isn't great but when times scarce its a solution. The fact Listal is online helps.
2. TV
Not big on TV in general so pick and choose my viewing habits very carefully and record shows to DVR/Tivo to watch when I can.
3. Magazines
This should be second on the list, but again its all down to opportunity - never a moments rest for the wicked, so tend to blitz a backlog of subscribed magazines in one hit - write down all the websites/films/tv of interest and then go surfing to find out more.
4. Books
Only buy books I'm already really interest in (see above) and blitz them on day of receipt if its as good as I hope. Typically all non-fiction titles.
5. Film
Very rare, typically for special occasions/movies only. Would take a day-off for my Birthday and will see two or three IMAX 3D films in one hit, or one good Sci-fi movie if there are any.
6. Music
Have a vast CD collection from my youth, still listen to the stereo on way to and from work, but no longer get excited about any new album releases and haven't bought a single in years. I'm also turning to the darkside more often - BBC4 (Talk Radio).
7. Games
Have two PS2s that are both gathering dust. If its not on the web or arcade machine in seaside amusement hall, then I probably haven't played it.
Moderator Seaworth
15 years, 6 months ago at Oct 26 11:12 - @Dyzly: DVD isn't really part of this discussion though. I left it out because it overlaps.
Dyzly
15 years, 6 months ago at Oct 29 3:28 - Okay, edited my post, but didn't change anything.
jatin
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As Rs 500 crore worth of fuel burned through the second day of the Jaipur inferno, there were two questions no one had answered Jaipur fire
satisfactorily. How did it happen? And how many had died in the blaze that started with a blast on Thursday evening?
Although officials have confirmed five deaths, six others present at the site at the time of the fire are feared dead. Five bodies have been recovered but the IOC employees are still untraced. Many more are critical in the city's hospitals.
``It's not known whether these employees are dead but they were at the depot during the time of the fire. Those declared dead are people who had been admitted to various hospitals since Thursday,'' Rajasthan home secretary Pradip Sen said.
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As Rs 500 crore worth of fuel burned through the second day of the Jaipur inferno, there were two questions no one had answered Jaipur fire
satisfactorily. How did it happen? And how many had died in the blaze that started with a blast on Thursday evening?
Although officials have confirmed five deaths, six others present at the site at the time of the fire are feared dead. Five bodies have been recovered but the IOC employees are still untraced. Many more are critical in the city's hospitals.
``It's not known whether these employees are dead but they were at the depot during the time of the fire. Those declared dead are people who had been admitted to various hospitals since Thursday,'' Rajasthan home secretary Pradip Sen said.
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