Minor operations; testing new serving path
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dw_maintenanceHi all!
I'm doing some minor operational work tonight. It should be transparent, but there's always a chance that something goes wrong. The main thing I'm touching is testing a replacement for Apache2 (our web server software) in one area of the site.
Thank you!
TV Tuesday: This Week's Special Guest
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Celebrity cameos/guest appearances are their own category when it comes to award shows. Can there be too many famous faces in a show? When were these done well or poorly?
TV Tuesday: Viewing Resources
Jan. 27th, 2026 10:32 amyourlibrarian posting in tv_talk
Do you miss printed show episode guides that summed up plots and provided episode facts or are wikis and other online sources equal or better options? What makes you try out new shows? Take the poll ✅
If you have specific resources to recommend or want to detail what you use, please share in a comment!
Poll #34122 TV Resources
This poll is anonymous.
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 27
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 27
What resources do you use for TV show selection or scheduling?
View Answers
Printed guides
2 (7.4%)
Website lists
16 (59.3%)
Your own notes
11 (40.7%)
Social media
14 (51.9%)
Fandom rec lists
10 (37.0%)
Something else
7 (25.9%)
What factors are involved when you choose a new show to watch?
View Answers
Cast
17 (63.0%)
Overall theme
20 (74.1%)
Genre
20 (74.1%)
Recommendation from someone you know
13 (48.1%)
Reviews
6 (22.2%)
Recommendation from other viewers
8 (29.6%)
Streaming service "for you" lists
7 (25.9%)
Personal mood
18 (66.7%)
Rating Sites (i.e., Rotten Tomatoes)
4 (14.8%)
Wanting a mix of different types of shows
4 (14.8%)
Showrunners/writers
6 (22.2%)
Ties to other shows (spinoffs, reboots, sister shows)
17 (63.0%)
Fandom for the show/fan-created guides
11 (40.7%)
Something else
1 (3.7%)
Are there resources you use while you're viewing an episode?
View Answers
No
3 (11.1%)
Yes, info on the cast/looking up a familiar face
23 (85.2%)
Yes, info on the plot/refresher of a season
3 (11.1%)
Yes, info on particular episodes
8 (29.6%)
Yes, fan reactions to the episode/particular developments
2 (7.4%)
Yes, info about showrunners/writers
3 (11.1%)
Yes, looking for spoilers
4 (14.8%)
Yes, something else
1 (3.7%)