Dr. Shane Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 Recently I wrote a commentary in one of our local newspapers about banning billboards, radio and TV ads that advertise "gentleman" clubs. We have a lot of them in our area and the advertising is a bit over the line in my opinion. Now I see Congress is looking into banning ED ads on TV during certain hours. Congress Eyes Daytime Ban on Ads for Viagra et al Quote: U.S. Rep. Jim Moran has introduced a bill that would ban ED ads on TV between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m, according to Ad Age... consumers really dislike watching sports shows with their kids when ED spots come on — it leads to embarrasing questions that parents don’t want to answer... Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
Outta Here Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 I think those ads are on other channels as well. We rarely watch sports programming and I know I've seen the ads. Of course, it could have been on late night television... Regardless, I agree with you, Shane. I'd like to see your article as I'm sure you've made some wonderful points! Quote
fccool Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 I think one of the things that should be done is that TV should be turned off . I find the trailers for the sitcoms and films are much more vulgar than a Viagra ad would be. While strip joints (I refuse to call them gentleman's clubs) are a different issue... yet I don't quite understand why parents are upset or surprised, especially looking at the moral fabric of our society. Instead of being "uncomfortable", I think these issues should be dealt with on parent-child level. But, I stand by my first solution... turn off the TV. It's like going out to eat to a restaurant in the middle of the manure plant, and then complaining about the smell. Quote
Dr. Shane Posted May 16, 2009 Author Posted May 16, 2009 Well, I think it is safe to keep the TV on if it is limited to channels like those found on the Glorystar system: 3ABN, Hope, SafeTV, Smile of a Child, etc. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
Amelia Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 Shane, here in Oregon, or at least Portland, Adult content ads are already excluded from daytime and primetime TV. Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Dr. Shane Posted May 16, 2009 Author Posted May 16, 2009 Quote: What happens when every 'special interest' group get to have their dislikes 'banned' from whatever? We are not talking about every special interest group. We are talking specifically about the sex industry. Let's try to stay focused. I know some special interest groups would like to ban handguns but that really has nothing to do with banning advertising for sexually explicit products. Nor does banning the use of plastics, coal, fur coats, CO2 emissions or many other things. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
Amelia Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 Remember when cigarette ads were banned? Good or bad? Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Doug Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 Parents need to learn to talk to their kids about sex. Nobody would be on the earth without it. Quote
Outta Here Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 Lots of things people should and shouldn't do...doesn't mean they're gonna do it (or not do it) though. Quote
Dr. Shane Posted May 16, 2009 Author Posted May 16, 2009 There is a difference between healthy sex education that takes place in either the home or the school and Hollywood's version of sex used to sell products or service base desires. My wife and I have educated our children. Our children know the difference between boys and girls, they know where babies come from and how they got there. There are many good Christian books on the market for teaching sexuality to children. The issue with sexual advertisements is that they sensualize a subject that is already sensual all by itself. They put our mind running into areas that many of would rather not have it. Even people that are not religious would rather think about other things. Let me give an example. I am driving down the road going from one project to another. I am thinking about my job, phone calls I have to make, issues discussed in a recent meeting, etc. Suddenly I see a billboard for a "gentleman's" club or a radio ad for viagra and mind switches gears to thinking about sex, perhaps a recent romantic encounter with my wife or something else but whatever the case my mind goes from productive mode to unproductive mode. For many the subject of sex thrown in their face isn't going to take them to thoughts of their wives. It is at the very least a distraction if not something immoral. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
olger Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 i agree Shane. Lots of benefit comes from presenting God's view of sex. Quote "Please don't feed the drama queens.."
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