There’s More to Life Than TV and TiVo

I find it fascinating and, dare I say, disappointing that Charlie Flint believes in “Looking for New Ways to Make Viewers Pay” (Jan. 18) that TiVo is “life-altering.”

This strikes me as an ugly aberration of what that phrase should mean and is an example of the myopia prevalent throughout our country when it comes to television -- and its value.

For a truly “life-altering” experience, I humbly suggest that he throw away his TV. Toss it. Instead, to gain a “life-altering” experience, read a novel, go fishing, explore local tide pools and museums or fly a kite at the local park, or even better, a nearby beach.

Jay Windsor

Ojai

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I must be missing something here. Viewers state the best thing since sliced bread is TiVo, and the ability to record programs to avoid commercials. Is this suppose to be some new revelation? I’ve been doing this since the inception of the VCR, how many years ago?

Call me old-fashioned, but it works just fine.

Karen Williams

Orange

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