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sc_jm6 karma
How much "outrage" does it take to get a network in trouble?
It seems from casual reading that small but very vocal groups tend to have a disproportionate effect on getting networks in trouble with the FCC. Is it even more of a problem these days with social media providing an echo effect?
I'm thinking of the Janet Jackson/Super Bowl incident that would've been completely ignored, unseen, or forgotten if it wasn't for some self-righteous folks that then turned into a massive ordeal. Obviously, there's other cases, but that's the most famous I can think of at this time.
Cheers.
sc_jm3 karma
Yup. Basics but most people think they're special and can't be bothered to be considerate, which imperils the safety of not only everyone else on the road but themselves as well. Could be a metaphor for American society as whole...
sc_jm1 karma
Thanks for the response.
As someone else pointed out, in the US, we're more ok with violence and sometimes gruesome imagery on our fictional shows more so than sex and cursing so I guess my question came out of curiosity as to how much influence groups like the PTC and their ilk had in terms of setting those standards.
It would be nice if the FCC/MPAA got out of the way of creators but that's probably asking a lot.
sc_jm11 karma
Those are rules that apply for people to make driving easier for everyone.
And don't forget to signal.
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