Voting doesn’t give you all the demographic info (how old you are, how much money you make, where you live, etc). People with DVRs represent less than 25% of the HH, so it would be less scientific than Nielsen.

For now, Nielsen is a joke that pulls in (as a whole, not just the tv ratings) over $4 billion in annual revenue. While I’d agree the system isn’t perfect, it does not appear the joke is on them.

Voting doesn't give you all the demographic info (how old you are, how much money you make, where you live, etc). People with DVRs represent less than 25% of the HH, so it would be less scientific than Nielsen.

For now, Nielsen is a joke that pulls in (as a whole, not just the tv ratings) over $4 billion in annual revenue. While I'd agree the system isn't perfect, it does not appear the joke is on them.

Have people vote for their favorite shows the way they vote on American Idol, OR actually survey 1,000,000 viewers one week based on what their cable/sat box is tuned to (inc DVRing) and it’ll prove what a crock this system is.

I see Nielen’s as a survey of what’s tuned in on the 19″ ceiling-mounted TVs in your average assisted living community.

Have people vote for their favorite shows the way they vote on American Idol, OR actually survey 1,000,000 viewers one week based on what their cable/sat box is tuned to (inc DVRing) and it'll prove what a crock this system is.

I see Nielen's as a survey of what's tuned in on the 19″ ceiling-mounted TVs in your average assisted living community.

While I agree that crime shows skew older (and everything else skews older) if CSI got a 5.8 in the 18-49, it also did at least OK in the 18-34. Some shows, like American Idol, and to a lesser degree CSI perform well in ALL categories.

While I agree that crime shows skew older (and everything else skews older) if CSI got a 5.8 in the 18-49, it also did at least OK in the 18-34. Some shows, like American Idol, and to a lesser degree CSI perform well in ALL categories.

And you’re right, it is a generational difference. An older audience probably isn’t tech-savy enough to download shows.

And you're right, it is a generational difference. An older audience probably isn't tech-savy enough to download shows.

And there is a reason that OVER 50% of Samantha who ratins dropped after it didnt have the lead in.

Crime shows are popular with the OLDER AUDIENCES..who actually watch tv live. Personally, hate procedural shows…I like to look for some continued connection through the shows I watch…Like the storylines will actually lead somewhere…

The younger generation never going to watch tv live anymore…than lets see if CBS still ahead in 20 years with crime shows.

Also BSG is another one of those GREAT WONDERFUL AMAZING EXCELLED AWARD WINNING CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED shows that have a HUGE audience that doesn’t watch live because
1) they don’t have scifi
2) They don’t want to watch the show at friday at 10 Pm
There is a reason that BSG used to be one of the top downloaded shows on itunes and the MOST DOWNLOADED SHOW ON BIT TORRENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And there is a reason that OVER 50% of Samantha who ratins dropped after it didnt have the lead in.

Crime shows are popular with the OLDER AUDIENCES..who actually watch tv live. Personally, hate procedural shows…I like to look for some continued connection through the shows I watch…Like the storylines will actually lead somewhere…

The younger generation never going to watch tv live anymore…than lets see if CBS still ahead in 20 years with crime shows.

Also BSG is another one of those GREAT WONDERFUL AMAZING EXCELLED AWARD WINNING CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED shows that have a HUGE audience that doesn't watch live because
1) they don't have scifi
2) They don't want to watch the show at friday at 10 Pm
There is a reason that BSG used to be one of the top downloaded shows on itunes and the MOST DOWNLOADED SHOW ON BIT TORRENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/04/04/your-fantasy-network-schedule/3195

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