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To: REPANDPROUDOFIT
They not only interrupt what you are watching, they change the channel AND disable your remote control so that you can't switch to anything else.

I don't get them for weather alerts but we do have Emergency Broadcast System tests daily now. They switch my TV to TBS for a few seconds.
3 posted on 05/18/2012 3:54:17 AM PDT by cripplecreek (What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?)
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To: cripplecreek
I understand the interruptions. Heck, they're a daily occurrence in Florida in the summer! I don 't like the channel-changing thingy, but I'll put up with it if I have to.

BUT, disabling the remote control and removing my ability to make an adult decision about changing the channel is going too far!

Why should I lose tv coverage for four minutes because of a storm that in no way threatens my part of the state?

7 posted on 05/18/2012 4:19:42 AM PDT by REPANDPROUDOFIT (General, Sir, I don't mind at all if you call me "Ma'am"!)
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