I just got the greatest piece of mail ever. An offer to be a Nielsen Family.
09-27-05, 02:32 PM
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It looks like a real Nielsen Family. I've gotta call later and make an appointment with them and then i'll know all the details.
Don't worry, i've watched it every week since it started.
Originally Posted by Groucho
You better be watching Arrested Development (or willing to fake it).
09-27-05, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
You better be watching Arrested Development (or willing to fake it).
09-27-05, 02:51 PM
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How exactly does the real Nielsen family thing work? I've done the diaries before and thought it was a big pain in the butt. Although if the diaries were online and consisted of drop-down menus in grids they would be a lot more enjoyable.
09-27-05, 03:21 PM
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yeah, what is up with the diaries. My household has had a few offers to keep those diaries but we haven't as of yet (i figure they don't count, since ratings come in overnight). If I had a chance for a ratings box though, you bet your ass I'd get on... glad to hear you'll be watching AD if you get it....(make sure to stick around for Kitchen Confidential and Prison Break too).
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09-27-05, 03:45 PM
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So if you're a Nielson family and you have TIVO, how does that work?
09-27-05, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by fujishig
So if you're a Nielson family and you have TIVO, how does that work?
I assume their policy would be no DVRs, which would eliminate most of this forum.
09-27-05, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by fujishig
So if you're a Nielson family and you have TIVO, how does that work?
09-27-05, 04:13 PM
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I think I would have to set the box up to no tv, and have a computer with an IR blaster set up to change the channels to the shows I wanted counted, and watch my normal tv via DVR like normal.
09-27-05, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Cusm
I think I would have to set the box up to no tv, and have a computer with an IR blaster set up to change the channels to the shows I wanted counted, and watch my normal tv via DVR like normal.
09-27-05, 04:24 PM
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Don't worry, i've watched it every week since it started.
09-27-05, 04:25 PM
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Another vote for Arrested Development! 
09-27-05, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
Hey Morf, I signed up for that too. I don't know whatever became of it.
09-27-05, 04:33 PM
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I'm in the same boat with you, Morf. Haven't heard anything from them since. Anyone know how you become a Nielsen Family? Do you just open up your mail one day and there is an offer? Or do you have to actively try and be a Nielsen Family and then just hope to get lucky?
09-27-05, 04:39 PM
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The only thing I have been selected for is the damn LONG census bureau interview, which means about every 3 months I am contacted and have a hour interview, same questions and about the same answers, and a thank you at the end.
09-27-05, 06:07 PM
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If you were chosen to have a meter put in your home, DON'T DO IT. I used to work for Nielsen as a recruiter. I can't go into detail, but if you value your audio/video equipment, for god's sake, refuse!!!!!! If it's a diary, go for it.
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