Force the MPAA to Stop Showing Commercials in Movie Theaters

In recent years, there has been a trend of increasing advertising in our society, whether it be on TV, radio, or while walking past a bus station. However, we can choose to avoid these by changing st... continue reading »

7 signatures Goal: 10,000
All Signatures (7 total)
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Rachel Bebber · Fayetteville 27 August 2010
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robert dublin · warren 22 August 2010
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Alex Swanson · Eugene 7 August 2010

"Agreed, the reason I go to films is to avoid the commercials. Next thing we know there will be "intermissions" showing ads during the film, or banner ads at the top of the screen... capitalism is such a depressing system."

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Vincent M. Artman · Eugene 4 August 2010

"I pay to see a movie, not to watch commercials. It adds 15 minutes to the overall showing time, to boot."

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Sarah Giffrow · Eugene 3 August 2010

"The only effect these commercials have on me is ANNOYING THE PISS OUT OF ME. And they certainly haven't made me change my stance on any of the given products. Give it up already. :p"

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Keegan O'brien · Azusa 3 August 2010

"I really dont think having 15 minutes of previews is fair much less any more time added with pointless consumerism reinforcement. People know what they want to buy in this day and age and more than not know how to not let commercials sway their choice."

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Dane Sandersen · Racine 3 August 2010

"15 minutes of pure crap. You raise prices, *AND* throw in ads. How greedy can you get?!? It's a outrage. I show up late so I don't have to watch them!"