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This is interesting after, all the hoopla on Janet J

Feb 17, 2004 2:10AM PST

DAILY POLL

Do you use the V-Chip to block inappropriate TV programs from coming into your home?

Yes:
2%
No:
76%
I don't know what that is:
22%

Total Voters: 10766

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Looks like after all the controversy more people would be interested in using it!
Not sure, But I don't think my 20 year old RCA would even take a v-chip! If that is where they go! LOL I just know I don't have one!

Glenda

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Re:This is interesting after, all the hoopla on Janet J
Feb 17, 2004 2:53AM PST

Hi Glenda

I don't like to show my stupidity, but I think I fall into your 22% (Don't know what this is}

George Sad

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Re:Re:This is interesting after, all the hoopla on Janet J
Feb 17, 2004 4:48AM PST

I know what it is, I think it works kinda like
my satellite box where I can block channels! I wish Wayne would come and explain it I am sure he would know moreHappy

Glenda

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It's an electronic device inside the TV. It picks up a signal, which is part of the
Feb 17, 2004 5:09AM PST

normal TV signal, which is a rating for the program. It's comparable to a movie rating. The rating is flashed on the screen when you switch to the channel, or when a new program starts. In my case, a VCR controls channel selection, and it does not have a v chip. Thus, the one in the TV usually doesn't do much good.

You can also set the chip so that certain kinds of programs won't be shown.

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Re:It's an electronic device inside the TV. It picks up a signal, which is part of the
Feb 17, 2004 5:18AM PST

If this old RCA EVER quits I will think about this new V chipHappy The darn TV is indestructable! I have been wanting a new one and have no excuse to buy one yetSad
LOL I am a woman after all! I love to shopHappy
Thanks for the info KPHappy
Glenda

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Re:It's an electronic device inside the TV. It picks up a signal, which is part of the
Feb 17, 2004 5:43AM PST

Thanks for the info Kidd. Apparently my TV does not have it. Its a Sharp and probably as old as Glenda's

George

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It's a pain!
Feb 17, 2004 11:05AM PST

As you point out, that would mean setting it on ALL television in the house, scanning the TV Guide each week to totally block some time slots on some channels, and then see it all defeated by just one VCR that doesn't have the chip. It's like the reverse of settign the VCR to tape just what you want to watch, instead setting it to block everything you DON'T want to see or have your kids see for 7 days a week. Although they have a ratings setting, haven't you noticed how many now come out with a disclaimer on the front that "this show has not yet been rated" as a way around that?

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Sounds like NC-17 all over again.
Feb 17, 2004 11:16AM PST

Remember how the movie creators salivated over NC-17? They were finally escaping X, or XX, or XXX. They were looking for big bucks because no one would know what kind of trash they were paying for.

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Re:It's a pain to raise children, you mean.
Feb 18, 2004 12:12AM PST

Would it be easier to just select what you want your children to watch rather than blocking their access what you don't want them to watch? That would be a more involved way of structuring their time and would ensure that they saw the programs you think beneficial.

Dan