I don't think Nielsen really has a clue about any ratings on shows or who is really watching what. I know they take samples of a small group and even then i guess have to rely on what they are being told, though maybe they are getting better data from new technology... I know years a go once I was surveyed by Nielsen. Can't remember if I had to write things down that were being watched or not, seems like a person did call once or twice and ask, but it was really inaccurate I know. I used to watch big satellite NBA basketball feeds and stuff back then, and I don't think they even had a good way of keeping up with stuff like that. Also I might have the TV on, but not be closely watching a program or perhaps be on a news channel... I think the whole ratings thing is a joke... Who really knows what is being watched. I know I'm certainly not watching American Idol or Dancing with the stars...
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I don't think Nielsen really has a clue about any ratings on shows or who is really watching what. I know they take samples of a small group and even then i guess have to rely on what they are being told, though maybe they are getting better data from new technology... I know years a go once I was surveyed by Nielsen. Can't remember if I had to write things down that were being watched or not, seems like a person did call once or twice and ask, but it was really inaccurate I know. I used to watch big satellite NBA basketball feeds and stuff back then, and I don't think they even had a good way of keeping up with stuff like that. Also I might have the TV on, but not be closely watching a program or perhaps be on a news channel... I think the whole ratings thing is a joke... Who really knows what is being watched. I know I'm certainly not watching American Idol or Dancing with the stars...