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FCC Regulations on flashing graphics on television
Fri, 09/07/2007 - 13:08Topic: Advocate for Epilepsy
I've discussed the matter with commissioner Adelstein and he thinks it would be a fine idea. Anyone have any opinions on this matter? I don't think these sorts of things only effect those of us with epilepsy. Those with Chronic Fatigue and it's variants surely are bothered by this, especially since most who have such problems usually spend hours in front of the tube or computer screen to pass time.
Comments
Re: Re: I actually have to agree
Submitted by SunflowerPower on Fri, 2007-09-07 - 22:53
Actually only about 3-5% people with epilepsy have photo sensitive epilepsy, making it quite unusual. Warning lables are printed all over video game labels, because the video game companys want to avoid lawsuits.
"According to the group’s review of available data, the annual incidence of visually provoked seizures in the United States general population is estimated to be one in 91,000." http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/aboutus/pressroom/pr20050919.cfm
It seems to me that if flashing bothers an individual that much, then the individual can take measures to reduce flicker by doing things like sitting farther away from the TV, buying a plamsa screen, or turning on other lights on in the room. If this isn't enough, the indiviudal can just not watch TV. I think it's unresonable to try to regulate the world to meet the demands of every individual.
Re: Re: Re: I actually have to agree
Submitted by karolina on Fri, 2007-09-07 - 23:00
I don't want to come off sounding uncaring. I was in the same boat as some of the people on this forum. I was wallowing in my own self pitty and misery. It wasn't until I stopped saying "poor me" and "why me" did my life start to change for the better. E isn't the only major health crisis I've been through.
If it a on the job issue,
Submitted by SunflowerPower on Fri, 2007-09-07 - 22:56
If it a on the job issue, then that type of thing is regulated by the ADA, not the FDA. I don't like eating at restaurants with tons of TVs and don't, yet I manage to eat out and enjoy myself just fine. Oh, by the way, I'm actually very liberal and Regan sucks.