It's a joke because it does not address the REAL problem,the amount and content etc. of commercials allowed to be shown on TV. With many channels now showing more commercials than program,I think it's rather pathetic that all they can do is pass this very weak regulation. All that calm act amounts to in my opinion,is just throwing a few crumbs at the viewing public.

I agree. I'd like to see the "V-Chip" Law amended so that it includes commercials. Advertisers don't give a Rat's @$$ over WHO is in front of the TV when their ads are playing. Parents must CRINGE when a program their children are watching goes to a commercial break, as there is NO indication as to what commercial is going to be shown next. You can have a toy ad on one minute, then here comes an "Adult Product" :angryfire(Such as a "ED Pill"):angryfire on the next commercial. Parents should be able to block these kinds of ads whenever their children are watching.

I would like to see a law limiting the number of commercials to 10 minutes per hour. As it stands now, with some stations showing more than 20 minutes of ads per hour, combined with what's on some of those ads, is it any wonder people are using devices such as DVRs to skip past the ads (Or stop paying for TV altogether and seek their entertainment and informational needs from "somewhere else").

I would like to see a law limiting the number of commercials to 10 minutes per hour. As it stands now, with some stations showing more than 20 minutes of ads per hour, combined with what's on some of those ads, is it any wonder people are using devices such as DVRs to skip past the ads (Or stop paying for TV altogether and seek their entertainment and informational needs from "somewhere else").
That is NEVER going to happen.

If the number of commercials is limited, the networks will have to make up the prices somewhere. With that, they'd charge more for their services, which makes you pay even more. The number of commercials is not that bad. Hell, it gives me time to get up and do stuff while I wait for the show to return.

Plus it forces writers to add more "fluff" into a show.

You say something, but fail to think of consequences it may have upon the enactment.

The networks survived for decades with regulated commercial break lengths.

The networks survived for decades with regulated commercial break lengths.
I fully agree,and they showed the highest quality televison shows,big budget miniseries,the list can go on and on--while showing a maximum of 5 minutes of commercials per half hour.And a lot of that was when TV was FREE,no one paid a penny for television. It is a Con-Game when TV channels say they need more than 5 minutes of commercials per half hour.--Other first World countries commercial TV channels still manage fine with limited commercials.Why should it be any different in America.The business side of TV is the same.

The networks survived for decades with regulated commercial break lengths.
Times have changed. Obviously the old way of regulated commercials didn't work, so they changed.

yankeesrj12,Unfortunately I don't think the amount of commercials will be controlled again in America,so you're probably right about that. Americas TV channels will continue to go further and further down the drain.

yankeesrj12,Unfortunately I don't think the amount of commercials will be controlled again in America,so you're probably right about that. Americas TV channels and television will continue to go further and further down the drain.
I don't think television is down the drain. There are plenty of great shows spread across numerous networks. The commercials may ruin it for some, so if it does, buy the DVD's a few months later! :)

Times have changed. Obviously the old way of regulated commercials didn't work, so they changed.
Sure it did—and swimmingly, I might add. The broadcast industry just wanted even more advertising revenue, so they got the lobbyists to convince the FCC to deregulate.

I still watch plenty of television; I think some of the best shows of all time are being made today. I just would like to have 25-minute sitcoms and 50-minute dramas back.

That's why I watch most of my shows on the DVR. I can just skim past the commercials. I can actually watch 3 sitcoms in a hour. lol

That's why I watch most of my shows on the DVR. I can just skim past the commercials. I can actually watch 3 sitcoms in a hour. lol

Good thinking. :D

they need to band law from showing too many comercails how about band the law for so commerical at the moive theater or on you tube.?

With so many shows on, some desperate, some good, I just feel I watched so much tv. My new years resolution is to get out the house and see live people. As for the commercials and tv, last night I watched tv and felt my hearing was a little weak. I wonder if I need my ears looked at.

That's why I watch most of my shows on the DVR. I can just skim past the commercials. I can actually watch 3 sitcoms in a hour. lol
I also use a DVR and I never watch commercials anymore. It's just that it also would be nice to once again just be able to turn on the TV set and watch television the old fashioned way,without having to record the program,but I find that with most channels that has become impossible.

I recently upgraded and have a dvr from Comcast and it is working out well. I haven't delved into a lot but will soon find shortcuts to zoom along the programs.

I have no idea how loud commercials are. I always hit mute because I hate commercials. :(

I also use a DVR and I never watch commercials anymore. It's just that it also would be nice to once again just be able to turn on the TV set and watch television the old fashioned way,without having to record the program,but I find that with most channels that has become impossible.

The Advertisers HATE DVRs but they cannot seem to understand that those who use them are FED UP with the INSANE amount of advertising and/or what's on those commercials. Yes, I know your product exists, telling me 10 times each hour is NOT going to persuade me to purchase your product. Instead, it will be a cold day in H:devil:ll before I'll ever partake of your product. :angryfire

Yelling and screaming will also result in me not purchasing, and if I need a prescription, my Doctor is competent to give me what I need, and the Generics are just as good (And a LOT CHEAPER) than the Name Brands you hawk all over the place (Including at times and channels you shouldn't be advertising on) :mad:

As for now, AFAIC the Networks (Both Broadcast and Pay) and their Advertisers can ROT IN THEIR CORPORATE GREED! ticked:

I do get angry when the commercials get loud but I rather have less commercials than anything else. Its like everyone complains about too many commercials and instead of fixing that situation, they lower the volume of commercials.