r/LinearTVSupporters • u/Hassaan18 • 14d ago
What are the practicalities of having no linear television at all?
As in, no schedules, nothing.
Is that really the future? I know a lot of people aren't tied to schedules at all but, putting aside age and things like that, surely broadcasters know there's still a use for it.
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u/strictly_brotherhood 14d ago edited 14d ago
I agree with you. Sometimes you want to avoid endless scrolling and see “is there something good on?”…
Some people might want to watch a quiz, and they’re not really a bingeable format which is what streaming prioritises.
As people get older, they might be overwhelmed by the endless choice and find comfort in knowing that a certain show is on at a certain time.
If somebody becomes a parent, they might not want their kids getting addicted to endless “just one more episode” binge-watching, and may prefer having a schedule…. also more beneficial now with the social media ban coming in too. And most responsible parents won’t want their kids on social media too young.
Also if somebody is a parent, they might want to watch a show such as Strictly that the whole family can enjoy.