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TNNurse

(7,541 posts) Mon Feb 23, 2026, 06:52 PM Feb 23

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I just want to apologize before tomorrow.

We get our TV service through DISH. M-F it automatically records ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox from 8-11pm. Even if the TV is off. So I fear that that our TV will be counted in viewing the disaster tomorrow might. Trust me, but we will not be watching. We will probably catch up on The Lincoln Lawyer of Netflix.

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I just want to apologize before tomorrow. (Original Post) TNNurse Feb 23 OP

Unplug your equipment synni Feb 23 #1

How do TV stations know how many people watched a show or event? Emile Feb 23 #2

Via A.C. Nielsen SocialDemocrat61 Feb 23 #4

Are you a Nielson household SocialDemocrat61 Feb 23 #3

No, but I figured DISH would somehow be included. TNNurse Feb 23 #5

You still need to be a SocialDemocrat61 Feb 23 #6

synni

(778 posts)

1. Unplug your equipment

Reply to TNNurse (Original post)

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 07:06 PM

Feb 23

Problem solved.

Emile

(42,320 posts)

2. How do TV stations know how many people watched a show or event?

Reply to TNNurse (Original post)

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 07:11 PM

Feb 23

SocialDemocrat61

(7,655 posts)

4. Via A.C. Nielsen

Reply to Emile (Reply #2)

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 07:18 PM

Feb 23

If someone is not a Nielsen household, it doesn't matter what they watch.

SocialDemocrat61

(7,655 posts)

3. Are you a Nielson household

Reply to TNNurse (Original post)

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 07:17 PM

Feb 23

If not, you won't be counted.

TNNurse

(7,541 posts)

5. No, but I figured DISH would somehow be included.

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Reply #3)

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 08:28 PM

Feb 23

SocialDemocrat61

(7,655 posts)

6. You still need to be a

Reply to TNNurse (Reply #5)

Mon Feb 23, 2026, 08:39 PM

Feb 23

Nielsen household whether you use Dish or not.

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