Bill would turn down volume of TV commercials
source: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/12/23/bill-would-turn-down-volume-of-tv-commercials/
For folks who don't use DVRs... for whatever reason... this may be a happy bit of news. Those commercials ARE really annoyingly L - O - U - D , aren't they?!??!
From CNN...
The brief measure directs the Federal Communications Commission to develop regulations preventing ads from being "excessively noisy or strident" or "having modulation levels substantially higher than the accompanying program." The bill also addresses "average maximum loudness."
The volume of television commercials is a common complaint among viewers. One man told CNN, "Every time you put on the TV and try and watch a show, the next thing you get are these really loud commercials."
A woman added, "I usually mute the television."
"This is a dumb bill but I love it. I really do," said media analyst Mark Hughes. He said that for irritated Americans it strikes a nerve, even though it's not a huge political issue.
From CNN...
The brief measure directs the Federal Communications Commission to develop regulations preventing ads from being "excessively noisy or strident" or "having modulation levels substantially higher than the accompanying program." The bill also addresses "average maximum loudness."
The volume of television commercials is a common complaint among viewers. One man told CNN, "Every time you put on the TV and try and watch a show, the next thing you get are these really loud commercials."
A woman added, "I usually mute the television."
"This is a dumb bill but I love it. I really do," said media analyst Mark Hughes. He said that for irritated Americans it strikes a nerve, even though it's not a huge political issue.
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FallenMorgan
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I think this bill would sort of violate the Constitution, but oh well, we're used to it.
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FallenMorgan
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dereks
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FallenMorgan:
How? Please explain.
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dereks
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ryan8566
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but not political ads, right?
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ryan8566
