I spend the vast majority of my time interacting with media either online or through the radio. These are the two sources that I have the most contact with. I am almost always near a computer, whether at home, work, or school. This makes it easy to constantly check for updates to my favorite websites. When I am not near a computer, I am either near a radio (in my car) or my iPod (where can't you take an iPod). My iPod listening is very much influenced by my by what I hear on the Current (bless their online playlist) and MPR (thank goodness for podcasts).
I think that I feel a special bond and affection for both the Current and MPR because I am a member of public radio. I very much enjoy knowing that I supporting a service that I use so much. I also like the feeling, that in someway MPR is responsible to me. They are responsible to create the best and most accurate programming possible. Their journalists and DJs must be of the highest standard, otherwise people like me will discontinue our support.
I very rarely watch television, at least not when it is broadcast originally. One of my splurges every month is a subscription to Netflix. I absolutely love Netflix because it fits into my busy schedule. I can rent movies and watch them when I want to. I don't have to worry about late fees or about getting to the movie store (any mailbox will do!). But, the real reason I love Netflix is for the T.V. shows. I like watching T.V., but I hate watching commercials. Netflix has allowed me to watch T.V. without commercials. It also allows me to watch T.V. without being made a slave to the schedule of a network. I love it!
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While I haven't delved into the Netflix craze as of yet (Beach's stash of DVDs was a great asset this semester), I share your other media outlets. I really enjoy having 'ownership' now of MPR, it is one of our state's best resources. The current and MPR are the only channels ever considered in my car or at home. I feel a strong amount of trust in what they are reporting.
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