Finally, some legislation I can get behind! - Page 3

101lifts2 · 12-16-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

I have a friend that’s a NC House representative, and he complains all the time that his job is to mainly "Legislate common sense"

He said that the big boys trying to make a name for themselves (so they can move on to line their pockets) generally have an agenda, but for the most part, their job entails making new laws so that stupid people (lacking common sense) don’t hurt themselves or piss off everyone else.

The problem is that he doesn't need to do most things. So people get pissed or hurt themselves (with their own control), BFD. There are millions more people to take their place.

CasterTroy · 12-16-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

The problem is that he doesn't need to do most things. So people get pissed or hurt themselves (with their own control). Big deal. There are millions more people to take their place.

There's a warning on draino not to take internally for a reason: Sue happy americans

askmrjesus · 12-16-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

No...because private industry is providing the service which you are not forced to buy (unless it's public tv).

So democracy doesn't apply to private industry?
If it's not a Government funded enterprise, we can't regulate it?

Good luck with that plan.

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

You do realize that alot of cable channels DO NOT HAVE FUCKING COMMERICALS! So, if you don't like the commericals, then watch a cable channel that doesn't air them.

People will bitch about anything, but each year our government is gaining way too much control.

Yeah. You're right. The world is going to end if we turn the commercial's volume down a tad. It's like fucking 1984 all over again.

JC

Kaneman · 12-16-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by defector

Don't most TV's nowadays (or made after like 2004) have automatic volume control?
I notice a volume change from channel to channel more than from program to commercial.

Who actually listens to audio through their TV speakers? Shit's weak.

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

No...because private industry is providing the service which you are not forced to buy (unless it's public tv).

You do realize that alot of cable channels DO NOT HAVE FUCKING COMMERICALS! So, if you don't like the commericals, then watch a cable channel that doesn't air them.

People will bitch about anything, but each year our government is gaining way too much control.

You do realize that the vast majority of cable channels DO HAVE FUCKING COMMERCIALS RIGHT?!??!?! IN FACT YOU ARE ONLY REFERRING TO THE PREMIUM CHANNELS. ALL THE SPORTS CHANNELS HAVE COMMERCIALS!! OH MY FUCKING GOD, WHY ARE WE YELLING, WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON?!?!? EEEEEGGAAAAADDDDDD MAN.

defector · 12-16-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

Who actually listens to audio through their TV speakers? Shit's weak.

Since I don't have a home theater setup in every room with a TV, I do on occasion use the TV's standard audio.

unknownroad · 12-16-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

You do realize that alot of cable channels DO NOT HAVE FUCKING COMMERICALS! So, if you don't like the commericals, then watch a cable channel that doesn't air them.

In what decade? I've got well over a hundred channels, and every one of them includes commercials.

pauldun170 · 12-16-2009, 02:23 PM

I agree that the government shouldn't be wasting time on this and think that this was an oppurtunity for industry.

I have a radio and an MP3 player that automatically controls volume to keep audio at constistent levels. Why don't TV manfacturers do the same?

askmrjesus · 12-16-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

I agree that the government shouldn't be wasting time on this and think that this was an oppurtunity for industry.

I have a radio and an MP3 player that automatically controls volume to keep audio at constistent levels. Why don't TV manfacturers do the same?

Great.

Let's put of all the nation's sound engineers out of work, so the makers of Oxy Clean can yell BUY IT NOW!!! at twice the compression ratio of normal programing.

I don't want my TV dumbed down to one volume level. I want to hear the sound the way is was meant to be heard: High in some spots, low in others.

JC

Rider · 12-16-2009, 03:36 PM

Do we really need to waste tax dollars on a fucking bill like this? Turn the fucking TV down. Here's a better idea, DVR all your shows and skip the commercials. Modern technology is a wonderful thing, some people just need to learn to embrace it....and use it.

askmrjesus · 12-16-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Do we really need to waste tax dollars on a fucking bill like this? Turn the fucking TV down. Here's a better idea, DVR all your shows and skip the commercials. Modern technology is a wonderful thing, some people just need to learn to embrace it....and use it.

Compared to some of the other shit we waste tax dollars on, at least this is somewhat useful.

Do you have any idea how much time these idiots spend debating shit like whether or not such and such date should be National Coffee Cup day?

JC

12-16-2009, 03:36 PM	#29
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Do we really need to waste tax dollars on a fucking bill like this? Turn the fucking TV down. Here's a better idea, DVR all your shows and skip the commercials. Modern technology is a wonderful thing, some people just need to learn to embrace it....and use it.