Noob,
There is not a little man sitting in your TV who writes down on a tiny piece of paper that you are watching a particular program.
Nor is there a computer chip in your TV that sends that information somewhere.
No.
You have to be part of a ratings survey.
So I think what you mean to say is, if you are part of a ratings survey program, do not tune that program in.
Is that a fair statement of your intent? Because I intend to watch the bum.
And I think everyone ought to watch him. I cannot believe you don’t want to see him squirm.