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Social viewing rooms are the latest CBS innovation. I noticed these when I missed an episode of CSI and watched it later on the CBS site. Friends from around the country are “able to join a virtual room to watch a synchronized playback of popular programs while chatting, taking polls, quizzes and even throwing such animated objects as tomatoes and kisses at the screen.”

“In the past when you watch videos online, it’s a very isolating experience,” said Anthony Soohoo, senior general manager of CBS Interactive. “This takes people 3,000 miles away and makes them feel like they’re sitting on the couch next to each other. The social viewing room is a next-generation social media platform that lets users engage with each other and the content they are watching in a fun new way.”

I agree. Watching video can be a very isolating experience even when you have people to view with. Sometimes friends and family don’t get your zeal for a particular program nor are they up on the history. Has H ever gotten over Marisol? Will Sara and Grissom ride off into the sunset together? I used to hang out in a CSI chatroom with some online friends while CSI is was on and it was really a fund experience.

I really like the idea of social viewing. Would any Watching CSI readers be interested in setting up a viewing after a show aired? It could be lots of fun. I’d love to meet our readers. Has anyone tried a viewing room with a group of friends? I’d love to hear about it.

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Posted in General on October 28th, 2008

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