BRINGING DOWN THE VOLUME OF LOUD COMMERCIALS

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[+] serious ballot by UncleRandy
ACTIVE Sat Jun 21, 08 - Thu Mar 17, 11
Ever get sick of those commercials that seem to be a lot louder than the show you're watching?

Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss) sympathizes with you.

Last Wednesday, the senator introduced legislation that would require the Federal Communications Commission to bar commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. It's called the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, or CALM Act.

*Excessively loud television commercials are annoying and drive families away from quality programming,* Wicker said in a news release. *This bill is a common sense approach to a problem that plagues individuals across the nation and will create a more enjoyable television experience. As a member of the Commerce Committee, I look forward to working with my colleagues to make this legislation a reality.*
The bill has companion legislation introduced in the House by Representative Anna Eschoo (D-CA).

Should this issue be a top priority for Congress and the FCC?

Well it's about time. The FCC has done nothing on this topic.
Yes, this should be a priority.
Thank you Sen. Wicker!
We don't don't need this, it's a waste of time.
No, Let us use our MUTE and boycott the LOUD commerical products.
It's a good start

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COMMENTS:
Voted : Well it's about time. The FCC has done nothing on this topic.
One of those woke me up this morning, a full half-hour before I normally rise. Can't stand them.

by Truthseeker013 on Sat Jun 21, 08 12:41pm [+]

Voted : Thank you Sen. Wicker!
Seeing as how they don't have the stones to tackle the real issues why not make life a little more pleasant...

by thesoothsayer on Sat Jun 21, 08 1:52pm [+]

that is kinda annoying

by larrynelmira on Sat Jun 21, 08 4:01pm [+]

Voted : Yes, this should be a priority.
>a (low) priority. Frankly most commercials drive me crazy but I've never understood what twisted logic would possess advertisers to conclude that yelling at people is the way to invite positive attention.

by Applerod on Sun Jun 22, 08 12:42am [+]

I went into circuit city to look for a noise filter for those loud commercials last year. The store clerk looked like I was insane saying he never noticed any difference in sound levels.

by ClosetIguana on Sun Jun 22, 08 11:44am [+]

Voted : It's a good start
Then, maybe they can do something about the programming. Make those responsible for this malicious and blatant social engineering we see on the idiot box be held accountable for crimes against humanity.

It's no secret who controls the media.

by _Beelzebubba on Mon Jun 23, 08 9:51am [+]