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The FCC doesn't really have ratings like that. It's either OK to show or they'll fine the broadcaster. Movie ratings, game ratings, etc are all voluntary and ma
by sp332 6y ago
The FCC doesn't really have ratings like that. It's either OK to show or they'll fine the broadcaster. Movie ratings, game ratings, etc are all voluntary and managed by the various industries themselves, as a way to try to avoid government regulators stepping in. They are only required by storefronts (like walmart or movie theaters), and totally optional otherwise.
- crazydoggers 6y agoWell the FCC uses the stick of regulation to force industry to police themselves. Although the ratings are voluntary, without them, then content would have the be limited because there are laws on the books requiring the ability of parents to filter content. So yes, they could get rid of ratings, but then they also couldn’t publish certain content. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communications_Decency_Act https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communications_Decency_Act https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-19-120A1.pdf https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-19-120A1.pdf