I guess you didn't read the article, and reacted emotionally and defensively rather than thoughtfully, so I'll let you know what it says.....
And I guess you didn't comprehend what the article concluded. That what this group wants is indeed censorship.....not "self-censorship".
In that sense, this really does become a question of censorship: The PTC is, in effect, saying that The Walking Dead has gone too far, and positioning itself as a suitable arbiter for deciding what else is or isn't appropriate. For better or for worse, that road leads to censorship, and to certain shows being deemed "unsuitable," "immoral," and, if history has taught us anything about how these things tend to go, "un-American."
The suggestion is not that the shows be "censored," but that families have to option NOT to get that particular channel from their cable package so they have more control at home, or not be forced to subsidize violence because there is no choice as to what channels and programming come into your home.
Ah....but how would that help when their little darlings are at the neighbor's house, as you previously suggested? Even IF parents could cherry-pick and choose which channels to pay for....they'd still have to worry about that. And natch, their little darlings would have more reason to want to go to the neighbors if parents could self-censor.
Nowhere is there mention, here or elsewhere, of parents who let their children watch the show and then "bitch about it." I imagine that most parents who don't care about what their kids watch and are irresponsible enough to think it's OK for their kids to watch this kind of horror aren't the ones complaining. So unless you have evidence that this parents group consists of very confused parents, your point is moot and your argument has no basis in fact.
No, I was going by and responding to what AbaraXas posted. That's still allowed here, isn't it?
It's real simple. If your kids are that 'good'....just instruct them never to watch the shows you find offensive. That'll work. Right?
All I have talked about is self-censorship. That production companies should know what is a "bridge too far" for television that comes into homes where children may be watching. The article is referring to controls over which channels are in your cable package and which aren't. I'm talking about responsible producers.
Ehhh.....with all due respect, that is not how what you posted came off. How 'else' could one interpret your comment about "wanting disgusting material off the air"? Wanting the show off the air IS, in fact, seeking censorship. It is NOT self-censorship.
And, IMO, attacking parents who want disgusting material off the air by calling it censorship is also not fair. I think it's important for people who care about culture rot to continue to speak up.
My husband and I have talked about it for years. Why are we forced to pay for hundreds of channels we never watch, and in essence, support things financially that we don't participate in, or what we strongly disapprove of?
It's a legitimate question.
Like I said previously, I disapprove of MANY shows on cable TV these days. Shows that I'm also paying for. If you don't like paying for certain shows, take it up with your cable tv provider. It's not my fault. But wanting to have a certain show that you disapprove of 'removed' from viewing is censorship, in all of its ugly glory. And yes, when you deign to make decisions
for everyone else, that smacks of fascism to me.
And your accusing me of agreeing with fascism is just dumb.
Sorry.
And since you brought up and mentioned Trump, it (parents' attempted censorship and/or removal of "certain shows" from tv viewing) also smacks of something the Trump camp would do (See: zotting and censoring of any speech they deem "offensive").
btw, the argument you're using has been used by many who are trying to excuse Donald Trump's abuse of women. That's just the way men are. Doesn't cut it either way.
Again, I have a problem with anyone trying to dictate to ME what I should or shouldn't, can or can't do these days. Just sayin.....
