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MSE Forum Poll: How often do you use a second device while watching TV?

MSE_Daniel
MSE_Daniel Posts: 57 Community Admin
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edited 29 October at 2:47PM in Community Noticeboard
Entertainment! Entertainment everywhere!

We're truly living in the miracle age of consuming content. From our telly faves, blockbuster movies and entire series available to stream on demand. 

But our smaller screens are also fighting for our attention, with constant pings and notifications from friends and from around the world. We're becoming expert multitaskers.

So how often do you watch your TV screen at the same time as using a second screen (phone/tablet/computer)? Vote in this week's poll and let us know your thoughts on TV and scrolling.


MSE Forum Poll: How often do you use a second device while watching TV? 25 votes

Never. If I'm watching TV, it gets my full attention.
12% 3 votes
Very occasionally, but I mainly watch TV
12% 3 votes
Every time there is an ad break, I'm on my second screen
20% 5 votes
All the time! I can absorb what's on the TV and my phone at the same time
48% 12 votes
Who watches actual TV anymore?!
8% 2 votes
Other (let us know in the comments)
0% 0 votes

Comments

  • BridgetTheCat
    BridgetTheCat Posts: 209 Forumite
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    I like to keep my hands busy so if I’m not knitting or crocheting then I’ll play something like solitaire on my iPad while watching tv.
  • twopenny
    twopenny Posts: 7,986 Forumite
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    Exactly the same as Bridgetthecat

    I can rise and shine - just not at the same time!

    viral kindness .....kindness is contageous pass it on

    The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well


  • sammyjammy
    sammyjammy Posts: 7,999 Forumite
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    same, ADHD trait for me!
    "You've been reading SOS when it's just your clock reading 5:05 "
  • kimwp
    kimwp Posts: 3,237 Forumite
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    Supposed to be really bad for dopamine management. (Yes, I do it)
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  • Vitor
    Vitor Posts: 962 Forumite
    500 Posts First Anniversary Photogenic Name Dropper
    TV is so dumbed down you can follow what's happening with 10% of your brain
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