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TWiley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 10:39 AM
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Should we all file anti-Bush Indecency complaints with the FCC?
Edited on Thu Jul-28-05 10:53 AM by TWiley
After all, that is what the "Parents Television Council" (a conservative scourge) does when something offends their sensibilities.

According to Mediaweek, 99.8% of all complaints filed with the FCC in 2003 were filed either by or through the PTC. Furthermore, 99.9% of all Janet Jackson related complaints were filed by or through them as well.

Would it be possible to use their strategy to get the FCC to censor Bush?

HERE ARE SOME LINKS

This page delivers a proper scolding to anybody who is indecent on TV. It also clairifies their rules.

http://www.fcc.gov/parents/content.html

File a complaint here:
fccinfo@fcc.gov

Toll Free:
1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) voice
1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) tty

edited to add links.
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ClassWarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 10:40 AM
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1. YESSSSS... Good thinking...
Tell me what to do.

NGU.


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TWiley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 10:44 AM
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7. I don't know what to do.
I am on a short lunch break. Maybe someone will help find a link if I can't get to it.
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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 10:41 AM
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2. Yes we should!
That is a great idea.

The finger manipulation should be reviewed by the FCC and he should be fined for his offensive behavior.

:evilgrin:

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Greeby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 10:41 AM
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3. ...................
If the President does it, it's not indecent. Didn't you know thats how it works now ;)
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AzDar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 10:42 AM
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4. I like the way you think! Turn the tables on these hypocrites.... n/t
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TWiley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 10:43 AM
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5. HAY, MY CHILDREN WERE WATCHING !
Sue those vulgar republicans!
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KarenInMA Donating Member (821 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 10:44 AM
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6. your kids watch Cspan??
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TWiley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 10:45 AM
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8. Well, I was trying to imitate the republican hysteria over the
Janet Jackson fiasco.
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OmmmSweetOmmm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 10:46 AM
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9. lol! Do you have a link to them???
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lectrobyte Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 10:51 AM
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10. I didn't find a direct way to do that at the FCC site, but I did find
this online form at the parents television council site:

https://www.parentstv.org/ptc/fcc/fcccomplaint2.asp
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TWiley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 10:59 AM
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12. The link must be copied then pasted into the address window.
My link is behaving the same way.

https://www.parentstv.org/ptc/fcc/fcccomplaint2.asp

For anyone who does not know how to do this, Highlight the text, hold the ctrl key down and press C for copy. Click in your browsers address window, hold down the ctrl key and press v.
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TWiley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 10:52 AM
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11. Here is a link:
This page delivers a proper scolding to anybody who is indecent on TV. It also clairifies their rules.

http://www.fcc.gov/parents/content.html

File a complaint here:
fccinfo@fcc.gov

Toll Free:
1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) voice
1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) tty

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ClassWarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 11:04 AM
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13. Scroll down about three-quarters of the way for...
..."How can I file a complaint about obscenity, indecency or profanity on the radio or television?"

Then just follow the steps.

NGU.


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merh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 11:05 AM
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14. Thanks for the links!
:popcorn: The prezidip was a bad boy and should be scolded. He is sending out the wrong message to our children!

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bj2110 Donating Member (802 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 11:05 AM
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15. Jesus. No. How about we go back to talking about things that matter.
Like DSM, Rove, etc...
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ClassWarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 11:56 AM
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17. Symbolism doesn't matter??
As long as it doesn't take energy away from DSM, Rove, etc., what can it hurt?

NGU.
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NYCGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-28-05 11:07 AM
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16. The FCC has no jurisdiction over C-Span or other cable. NT
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