Imac streaming to hdtv. Do I leave the cable plugged in?

I'm not sure if I'm asking this quesiton in the right place, but any help would be appreciated.
I have connected my Imac to my hdtv using an hdmi cable through a thunderbolt port. It works great. I only use it occasionally (3-4 times a week) for streaming video from sites like MHZworldview.
My question is- Should I leave the hdmi cable plugged into the computer via the thunderbolt port all the time? Or should I only have it plugged in when its in use?
The hdmi cable is 100 ft., and has an equalizer that stays lit when connected.
Thanks

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You don't have to keep the cable connected when you aren't using your TV as a screen for the iMac, so you can unplug it without any problem, but nothing should happen if you leave it plugged to your TV

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