First, Happy Thanksgiving guys!

I’ve always had this curiosity whenever I read people’s reactions and comments about their soaps. A part of me wonders: how exactly do they watch these shows?

Do they stick to the TV, stream them the same day, or save them up for weekend binges (like I do a lot of the time)? It feels like such an important question, especially since technology has completely reshaped our viewing habits. Fewer people sit in front of the television these days - many prefer watching on their phones and laptops. Everything is shifting, and so is the way we consume media. With streaming apps and sites offering decades of soap archives, and YouTube full of seasons of old shows, binge-watching has become the new normal. Just a glance at the Classic Soaps section shows many fans - myself included - devouring years worth of episodes in just a few months whenever they have the free time.

So, what are your viewing habits these days?

As for me, I keep up with Brad’s drivel and BTG daily, catching up on missed episodes over the weekend. But when I’m alone and my husband’s at work, I dive in my real passion: binging classic soaps. Working from home office saves me HOURS, and I often spend that time watching two or three episodes a day. Sometimes I take breaks from soaps altogether, but then there are vacations or free days when I’ll go through thirty episodes in 24 hours! Honestly, I think I’m the ultimate binge-watcher. There’s a thrill in knowing there are more episodes waiting for me. Limiting myself to just one a day feels stressful! 😁 It’s such a contrast to how I watched years ago. Back in my teens and early 20s, I only followed current episodes and rarely binged. I had the patience then. Now, I crave the feeling of knowing entire decades are available at my fingertips. It’s a cozy, addictive feeling - almost like a drug!

Edited 26 minutes ago26 min by Maxim

Way back when I was working, I taped Y&R and then watched each night ff through the ads so only about 45 min needed. Occasionally dipped into other shows but kept up via SOD.

Now I access Y&R and BTG through other methods and watch more sporadically. Not every day or a specific time. Too many other things to watch, books to read etc

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by Paul Raven

2 minutes ago, Paul Raven said:

Way back when I was working, I taped Y&R and then watched each night ff through the ads so only about 45 min needed. Occasionally dipped into other shows but kept up via SOD.

Now I access Y&R and BTG through other methods and watch more sporadically. Not every day or a specific time. Too many other things to watch, books to read etc

Ah, the taping! This was an almost ritualistic process for me. I used to do it when my father forbid me from watching "girly" soaps. I would wake up before dawn, turn the TV and press record on the early morning repeat of the Bold episode... continue sleeping and then I would watch in secret whenever I could through the day. Never thought I would have everything... one click away. My childhood self would have not believed me if I told him he would.

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by Maxim