I've been challenged more than once abut TV vs Internet. The basic assumption is that the two are just alike. However, there are some really, and important (in my opinion). This table shows those differences.
Internet and TV Comparison
| |
Internet |
TV |
| Usefulness of Content |
Ranges from Totally useless to incredibly useful |
Ranges from totally useless to slightly useful |
| Ease of alternate access to conent, (assuming lack of Internet access) |
Ranges from very easy to almost impossible |
Very easy |
| How problematic is content |
Ranges from horrible to wonderful |
Ranges from horrible to passable |
Level of control of content
|
Ranges from minimal to very high (you can always avoid problematic sites) |
Minimal (although there is always the off switch) |
| Authentic Jewish content |
A large amount |
Almost none |
| Educational usefulness of content |
Ranges from minimal to extremely useful. |
Minimal - even educational shows have serious issue that compromise usefulness |
| Primary use(s) |
Entertainment, education, information gathering / research, communications, staying informed / up to date. |
Entertainment, staying informed / up to date (distand second) |
| Flexibility of the medium for the user |
High. There are no gatekeepers, unless you want one in which case you get to choose (eg a filter to leep objectionable content out of your home); there are many ways to create and distribute content; most content can be accessed on your schedule; there are often multiple ways to access content. |
Non-existent - all decisions, besides on / off are made by broadcasters, and there is only basic way to gain anything. |
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