Originally Posted by wtsheff

I have heard that you must incorporate the entire viewing area of a tv screen(ie:no bars anywhere-top or bottom)or else the screen will be damaged over time.This occurs because part of the screen is constantly being used and part is not when you have bars present-thus the part that is used/colored gets worn out sooner.Supposedly,this is why ESPN puts grey coloring in there bars when broadcasting in HD.Is this true with all new tv sets or just a certain format-DLP,LCD,CRT,PLASMA?Can anyone confirm or deny this rumor?I personally dont like the zoom and stretch philosophy of viewing in Hi Def.