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Topic Author: Kevin
Posted: 2:35 PM Jul 1, 2009
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Complain about loud commercials? How about so many commericals and so often, while you're paying for cable?
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  • by Linda Location: Marathon County on Aug 16, 2010 at 03:08 PM
    I am sick of politicians making stupid laws that are designed "for my own good"! If a commercial runs too much too loud, I will let them know if I am mad about it by NOT BUYING FROM THEM. Free market...what a concept.
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  • by Kevin Location: Price County on Nov 1, 2009 at 07:59 AM
    Rep. Anna Eshoo (D., CA) seems to think so. According to an article in Parade (9/27/09, p. 6), Eshoo recently introduced the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Migitation Act (CALM) — I kid you not. If CALM passes, the FCC would be required to set new limits requiring lower volume on TV commercials. Consumer advocates support CALM, arguing that “Advertisers simply do not have a right to scream at consumers in their living rooms,” says Joel Kelsey of Consumers Union. Advertisers and the FCC point out that if consumers want less volume on TV commercials, they can simply use their remotes to turn down the sound. Where do you stand on this fairly trivial but very controversial issue? Should advertisers be forced by law to make TV commercials quieter? Or can we leave it to consumers to combat loud TV commercials with the VOLUME control on their remotes?
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  • by Ron B Location: Schofield on Jul 9, 2009 at 10:09 PM
    Commercials are how they get money, to stay on the air. This is not a new concept. Accept it or do not watch.
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