TV or not TV

For all my barely concealed smugness when I state that we have no TV (still! some of you know this has been going on for well over 10 years) - I wonder if I could say the same if it weren't for the extremely convenient and awesomely timed conveniences of
- TV networks posting shows for free online (in the US at least)
- ditto for big events like the olympics
- access to news online
- Hulu *
- Netflix, including European shows, and unlimited online instant viewing
Not to mention that I crash pretty early every night from sleep deprivation and two kids who wake up too early in the morning. And that I'll take a great book over TV any time.
So it's a little like preferring a fruit tart to a German chocolate torte - not sure I deserve much of the credit.

*: Also Lala, Pandora... how amazing is this world we have access to??