I do not personally watch any TV, though I watch Youtube and Twitch, which essentially are the same type of entertainment, just geared towards the content that I enjoy. I don't watch any cable TV/Netflix shows since they aren't really about the subject I enjoy watching: gaming. I follow a wide variety of gamers on Twitch and YouTube ranging from game programmers and analysts to entertaining personalities and professional Esports players. This type of entertainment is entertaining in my view and have no problems with it.
I don't believe that watching videos is an inane use of time, as enjoying life is what life is all about. There is not particular reason to do anything unless it is to bring you closer to doing things that make you happy. Of course, there is long term happiness to think about and you shouldn't shirk responsibilities that will lead to problems later to watch videos, but it is a perfectly fine use of time otherwise. From this take on entertainment, it really doesn't matter whether or not it is just an excuse to advertise to people. If it doesn't have an effect on your enjoyment of the product, then it doesn't diminish the form as a whole. When I want to relax and just do something fun that doesn't take a whole lot effort, then I will watch a video on YouTube or check my follower's list on twitch to see who is live.
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