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Old 10-17-2007, 10:55 AM
Willy Willy is offline
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Default Re: Gamble Responsibly - WTF ?

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I found it offensive. I don't think they should be focusing on irresponsible gambling. I don't see how highlighting problem gambling, on a show watched by gamblers, does any good.

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You got it exactly right. If tou want to sell Kotex advertise on shows watched exclusively by men.
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Old 10-17-2007, 03:01 PM
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Default Re: Gamble Responsibly - WTF ?

I think commercials like this one make poker seem less like a skill game. That will bring more fish into the game, but poker players will lose respect from some people.
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Old 10-23-2007, 10:21 PM
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But it's a small price to pay to be allowed access to the First Amendment in the brave new world.

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I love how somehow late night TV has constitutionally guaranteed protections.
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