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Janet Jackon's ugly tit raised again
Legal terminology is almost always an English usage issue for Americans, especially when a law prescribes a punishment for "crimes" that have a name but no concrete definition. If you thought Superbowl half-time 2004 was trouble, wait till the newest indecency law is passed and enforced.
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The indecency law bars nonsatellite radio and noncable television stations from airing - between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. - indecent material such as references to sexual and excretory functions. Those are the hours when children are more likely to be watching TV.
Under FCC rules and federal law, radio stations and over-the-air television channels cannot air obscene material at any time, and cannot air indecent material between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. The FCC defines obscene material as describing sexual conduct "in a patently offensive way" and lacking "serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value." Indecent material is not as offensive but still contains references to sex or excretions.
Broadcasters say they are forced to guess at what constitutes indecency because the statute is so blurry. Because of the confusion and the fear of fines, some have become extremely gun-shy. (/quote)
http://tinyurl.com/6laf9
It's a gosh-darn good thing that the FCC doesn't have any authority here in Usenet, but I wonder if some of those in prosecutorial positions will be tempted to monitor what is said on these forums when the content is visible to one and all in their states between 6-
10 p.m. That's kinda scary.
Next thing ya know, TV shows will have to make sure that mom and dad sleep in separate single beds and wear thick PJs and nightgowns so as not to offend the archaic of mind, spirit, and heart.
Franke: EFL teacher & medical editor
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"The only problem with seeing too much is that
it makes you insane." Phaedrus
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The indecency law bars nonsatellite radio and noncable television stations from airing - between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. - indecent material such as references to sexual and excretory functions. Those are the hours when children are more likely to be watching TV.
Under FCC rules and federal law, radio stations and over-the-air television channels cannot air obscene material at any time, and cannot air indecent material between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. The FCC defines obscene material as describing sexual conduct "in a patently offensive way" and lacking "serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value." Indecent material is not as offensive but still contains references to sex or excretions.
Broadcasters say they are forced to guess at what constitutes indecency because the statute is so blurry. Because of the confusion and the fear of fines, some have become extremely gun-shy. (/quote)
http://tinyurl.com/6laf9
It's a gosh-darn good thing that the FCC doesn't have any authority here in Usenet, but I wonder if some of those in prosecutorial positions will be tempted to monitor what is said on these forums when the content is visible to one and all in their states between 6-
10 p.m. That's kinda scary.
Next thing ya know, TV shows will have to make sure that mom and dad sleep in separate single beds and wear thick PJs and nightgowns so as not to offend the archaic of mind, spirit, and heart.
Franke: EFL teacher & medical editor
For email, replace numbers with English alphabet.
"The only problem with seeing too much is that
it makes you insane." Phaedrus
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[nq:1]Legal terminology is almost always an English usage issue for Americans, especially when a law prescribes a punishment for "crimes" ... m. [/nq] The FCC has jurisdiction only over broadcast TV and radio, which is why you can expect to see a big shift to cable or other non-broadcast media in the years ahead.
- [nq:1]Legal terminology is almost always an English usage issue for Americans, especially when a law prescribes a punishment for "crimes" ...
- m.
- [/nq] The FCC has jurisdiction only over broadcast TV and radio, which is why you can expect to see a big shift to cable or other non-broadcast media in the years ahead.
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[nq:1]Legal terminology is almost always an English usage issue for Americans, especially when a law prescribes a punishment for "crimes" ... forums when the content is visible to one and all in their states between 6- 10 p.m. That's kinda scary.[/nq]
The FCC has jurisdiction only over broadcast TV and radio, which is why you can expect to see a big shift to cable or other non-broadcast media
The FCC has jurisdiction only over broadcast TV and radio, which is why you can expect to see a big shift to cable or other non-broadcast media
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[nq:2]Legal terminology is almost always an English usage issue for ... all in their states between6- 10 p.m. That's kinda scary.[/nq]
[nq:1]The FCC has jurisdiction only over broadcast TV and radio, which iswhy you can expect to see a big shift to cable or other non-broadcast mediain the years ahead.[/nq]
Franke, on THIS one, you & I agree! Janet Jackson is a talentless ape. Janet, LaToil
[nq:1]The FCC has jurisdiction only over broadcast TV and radio, which iswhy you can expect to see a big shift to cable or other non-broadcast mediain the years ahead.[/nq]
Franke, on THIS one, you & I agree! Janet Jackson is a talentless ape. Janet, LaToil
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[nq:1]Franke, on THIS one, you & I agree! Janet Jackson is a talentless ape. Janet, LaToilet, Wacko, Tito, Bubbles, MacCauley, ... These days, all they're good at is raping monkeys, molesting boys, exposing sagging body parts, and getting BAD nose jobs![/nq]
Those poor kids...some day, they're going to get "the talk":
"The good news is, your grandfather was
[nq:1]Franke, on THIS one, you & I agree! Janet Jackson is a talentless ape. Janet, LaToilet, Wacko, Tito, Bubbles, MacCauley, ... These days, all they're good at is raping monkeys, molesting boys, exposing sagging body parts, and getting BAD nose jobs![/nq]
Those poor kids...some day, they're going to get "the talk":
"The good news is, your grandfather was
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(Email Removed) wrote on 19 Feb 2005:
[nq:1]Franke, on THIS one, you & I agree! Janet Jackson is a talentless ape. Janet, LaToilet, Wacko, Tito, Bubbles, MacCauley, ... These days, all they're good at is raping monkeys, molesting boys, exposing sagging body parts, and getting BAD nose jobs![/nq]
Geez, Joey, I don't recognize anything I said or meant to say in your paragraph above. I never
[nq:1]Franke, on THIS one, you & I agree! Janet Jackson is a talentless ape. Janet, LaToilet, Wacko, Tito, Bubbles, MacCauley, ... These days, all they're good at is raping monkeys, molesting boys, exposing sagging body parts, and getting BAD nose jobs![/nq]
Geez, Joey, I don't recognize anything I said or meant to say in your paragraph above. I never
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[nq:2]Franke, on THIS one, you & I agree! Janet Jackson ... boys, exposing sagging body parts, and getting BAD nose jobs![/nq]
[nq:1]I have no idea who all those other people you named are, either, except for Liz Taylor[/nq]
Janet Jackson - sister - exposed breast at Super Bowl LaToya Jackson - sister - exposed herself in Playboy Michael "Wacko Jacko" Jackson - brother
Tito (Tito, get
[nq:1]I have no idea who all those other people you named are, either, except for Liz Taylor[/nq]
Janet Jackson - sister - exposed breast at Super Bowl LaToya Jackson - sister - exposed herself in Playboy Michael "Wacko Jacko" Jackson - brother
Tito (Tito, get
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lightbulb wrote on 21 Feb 2005:
[nq:1]Janet Jackson - sister - exposed breast at Super Bowl LaToya Jackson - sister - exposed herself in Playboy Michael ... a bed. Culkin was, at the time of the alleged incident, just a boy. Mike Thank you for the free education.
Franke: EFL teacher & medical editor
For email, replace numbers with English alphabet.
"The only problem with seein
[nq:1]Janet Jackson - sister - exposed breast at Super Bowl LaToya Jackson - sister - exposed herself in Playboy Michael ... a bed. Culkin was, at the time of the alleged incident, just a boy. Mike Thank you for the free education.
Franke: EFL teacher & medical editor
For email, replace numbers with English alphabet.
"The only problem with seein
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[nq:1]lightbulb wrote on 21 Feb 2005:[/nq]
Hmm, I wonder how much bad effect Old Man Joe's abuse had on those Jackson children? IMHO, Old Man Joe should receive a sound beating. Maybe lump (ar ar) him in with O.J. Strike the Jacksons, and any mention of O.J. Simpson from the airwaves forever and ever, Amen.
Regards,
Tom
Hmm, I wonder how much bad effect Old Man Joe's abuse had on those Jackson children? IMHO, Old Man Joe should receive a sound beating. Maybe lump (ar ar) him in with O.J. Strike the Jacksons, and any mention of O.J. Simpson from the airwaves forever and ever, Amen.
Regards,
Tom
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[nq:2]lightbulb wrote on 21 Feb 2005:[/nq]
[nq:1]Hmm, I wonder how much bad effect Old Man Joe's abuse had on thoseJackson children? IMHO, Old Man Joe should ... with O.J. Strike the Jacksons, and any mention of O.J.Simpson from the airwaves forever and ever, Amen. Regards, Tom[/nq]
My mom thinks MJ's father looks like a pimp!
[nq:1]Hmm, I wonder how much bad effect Old Man Joe's abuse had on thoseJackson children? IMHO, Old Man Joe should ... with O.J. Strike the Jacksons, and any mention of O.J.Simpson from the airwaves forever and ever, Amen. Regards, Tom[/nq]
My mom thinks MJ's father looks like a pimp!
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[nq:1]My mom thinks MJ's father looks like a pimp![/nq]
She does, huh? Must be an interesting woman.
\\P. Schultz
She does, huh? Must be an interesting woman.
\\P. Schultz
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