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It's because they've had an easier time squeaking the violence in with tiny gradual shifts.

There's not much gray area with the words--either you say them or you don't. So the networks are afraid to push that envelope because they know the parental watchdog groups will get up in arms over it. Suddenly saying "fuck" on network TV is much more noticeable than using 2 quarts of stage blood instead of a quart and a half.

I think they also have the FCC regulations to contend with--the same ones that regulate saying certain words on broadcast radio within certain hours. Due to some weird twist, those rules apply only to broadcast networks, so the cable networks are exempt (or at least, they enjoy a lighter standard under a different set of rules). I think the assumption is that with cable-only networks, when you paid for it you knew what you were getting into, but with broadcast signals you could just "accidentally" stumble onto something.

But yeah, on the face of it, it doesn't make a hell of a lot of sense.

Incase they get savagly nibbled upon?

but not all dogs have collars

sleep?

we're having the same night!

ditched my cable tv for dsl and haven't regretted it for a second. there are a few channels i miss, but not enough to get it back again. i'd rather be watching movies most of the time anyway, like today: hardboiled, run lola run and jaws were my picks. chow yun-fat equals sexy

I wish I could get a roll-your-own digital satellite package with only BBC America, TLC, Independent Film Channel, Sundance Channel, The Food Network, MuchMusic, Bravo, and A&E. Now *that* would rock.

Instead I pay an insane amount a month to get those and a bunch of channels I never, ever, ever watch.

I read it. I have no real clue who you are.

But I'm glad you posted it.

The capriciousness of that euphoric variety of attraction is something I know all too well.

Why must it appear when it enjoys no chance of success?

Or linger long after all hope has disappeared?

Ah, but it *is* marvellous when it coincides serendipitously with actual opportunity.

Note to the universe: that should happen more often.

I don't know.

excellent to do list. love how getting right leg tattooed is before cleaning the apartment. yay priorities!

I've had that one -- Luna di Luna is good stuff. Nice bottle, too, which of course has nothing to do with how well it tastes, but it does look cool on the counter when people come over to visit.

Anyway, red wine is supposed to be good for you, and French accents are fun, so good call!

Dude, that's definitely something to be happy about and certainly doesn't make you a loser!