In another sign of moral decay in society, a company that provides a web site that connects people looking to cheat on their spouses is gearing up to start TV advertising in the Tampa Bay area. The ad is rather steamy, so heed the news site’s warning when viewing the video.
This one leaves me pretty speechless. To start, it’s a very sad statement about society that sites like this fill a business demand. It’s an equally sad statement that this garbage is going to start being paraded around in front of us on TV. There are certain things I simply don’t want to be exposed to when I’m watching a late night rerun of one of my favorite sitcoms. I’ll put up with dating site ads, and the occasional tactfully done adult store ad, but this just crosses a line for me personally.
Understand that I am against censoring. However, hats off to the NFL for refusing advertising from this company. As a small business owner, I have refused to advertise in publications where my ad would run along side of “businesses of low morality”. I don’t call this censorship. It’s simply choosing to do business with other companies that will reflect well on your own business. Likewise, choosing to not to do business with those companies that could reflect poorly on you. From the consumer side, change the channel or turn the TV off. Don’t give your business (viewership) to companies that expose you to advertising you don’t agree with or don’t want to be exposed to.
As individuals and businesses, we need to learn to vote with our dollars more and take on a little social responsibility. Don’t run to the government to get something banned, censored, or regulated as that will only come back to haunt you later. Instead, spend your money wisely and choose who you do business with. Likewise, be selective of the TV you watch and the media your family is exposed to. Know your limits and when to reach for the remote.
Tags: censorship, media, morality
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