Tv Ratings?

Question

I wanted to know how the neilsen ratings can count your "watching" a show if it is being DVR'ed. Is it counted because it is being recoreded, or does it count when you are WATCHING it? For things like american idol, I am shure they count me as a rating, even though it was recording and I was watching something else. So does that mean I am giving out 2 TV ratings at the same time?????

Answer 1

No, you probably are not counted in the ratings.

Ratings are captured in 2 ways, either you have a small box attached to your television (you would know about it) or you would be asked to keep a diary of the shows you watch.

Answer 2

Only if you where selected to participate. It would count if you watched.