FCC Indecency Ruling Struck Down 548
arbitraryaardvark writes "Reuters reports that the 2nd circuit has struck down the FCC's recent ruling on indecency, in a case brought by Fox. The court said the U.S. Federal Communications Commission was 'arbitrary and capricious' in setting a new standard for defining indecency. 'Republican FCC Chairman Kevin Martin angrily retorted that he found it "hard to believe that the New York court would tell American families that 'sh*t' and 'f@ck' are fine to say on broadcast television during the hours when children are most likely to be in the audience ... If we can't restrict the use (of the two obscenities) during prime time, Hollywood will be able to say anything they want, whenever they want," Martin said in a statement.' No word yet on whether the agency will appeal.
So now we're afraid of swearing on the internet? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:But Wait... (Score:3, Funny)
Wait.... I think I just goofed that up. I was never good at conspiracy theories.
Re:So now we're afraid of swearing on the internet (Score:5, Funny)
Re:So now we're afraid of swearing on the internet (Score:3, Funny)
I believe it's pronounced as FSHIFT2CK!
the moneyquote not from that article (Score:2, Funny)
If President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney can blurt out vulgar language, then the government cannot punish television stations for broadcasting the same words in similarly fleeting contexts.
What's latin for "pwned?"
Re:Censorship is good? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:The short version (Score:5, Funny)
Fucking ludicrous (Score:5, Funny)
http://www.mercurynews.com/politics/ci_6063897 [mercurynews.com]
So he thinks that every form of the versatile word "fuck" is inherently sexual. I keep wondering, is he fucking serious? That's a fucking ridiculous stance to take! If he is in charge of censoring our airwaves, things have gotten pretty fucked up.
Re:Sticks and Stones (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Sticks and Stones (Score:3, Funny)
Just wait until start gaming and hear that grating annoying godawful pseudo-female voice say, "Additional Supply Depots required."
I always thought that if Microsoft played that audio clip when you got a BSOD there would be a lot of PC's flying out of Windows.
Re:Censorship is good? (Score:3, Funny)
"Hey, bobby you fat fuck go and get me another beer and then piss off out somewhere 'cos I can see your mums gagging for it right now."
"Right then you filthy whore lets see what you're packing under that dress. Eh, I've told you once bobby - Fuck Off, don't make me come and smack you one you lazy little bastard."
I Will Prove To Everyone... (Score:1, Funny)