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Resolved Question: What's the point of HDMI?

I'm starting to get a little confused with all the cable options for my television. It used to be so simple... Anyway, here is my question. What's the point of HDMI? In my opinion, it is ONLY to jam HDCP down our throats so that the cable companies can control what we are watching. Why do I believe that? Because the full 1080p signal already comes into the house on a standard coax cable! And if you have a t.v. with a built in tuner, you can access all those HD channels in full beautiful 1080p - except the menu won't work as well as it does with the cable box. Think about it - if the 1080p signal comes in on a coax cable, then it should transmit to the television on a coax cable just as well. Right? So the claim that HDMI is "better" is really a big fat LIE. The fact is that the cable companies want you to THINK it is better because they simply permit it to be better on an HDMI cable rather than a coax cable, because with coax they cannot control what you are watching. Does anyone agree - and if yes, do you believe this should be brought to the attention of the FTC as false advertising? Also, can it be argued that collusive action by content providers and cable companies is an antitrust violation? more

Resolved Question: Is Time Warner engaging in false advertising on their websites?

Please reference the following link... http://neohio.moredigitaltrends.com/bundle/?gclid=CIKIwJu3_pQCFQkYQgod-RJcqQ According to the bullet points, you can (among other things) "Talk from morning 'til night with Digital Phone's unlimited calling anywhere in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Enjoy the most popular calling features at no extra cost." Just below that it mentions that we can get the bundle for $89.95. But the fine print below that states "Offer applies to Digital Access Service, Road Runner 1.5 Mbps service, and Digital Home Phone Unlimited in-state service". So, you get the slower speed internet access and ONLY unlimited in-state calling. Could this be considered deceptive? I would also recommend clicking around on this site because others parts seem to be deceiving the customers as to what they are getting. I plan to file a complaint with the FTC and get the word out about Time Warner's shady sales practices. more

Resolved Question: Can you demand proof that an advertised used car has been sold?

Texas mandates that dealers include the VIN number with each advertised vehicle. I've been shopping for a used car now for some time and on more than one occasion I have been told "That car has already been sold" only to see the same car advertised a week later with the same VIN number. Can I demand proof that this car, with that specific VIN number, has indeed been sold? I'm really concerned that the practice of bait and switch is far too common and that the dealers are betting on the common populace's ignorance to not call them on it. I'm contemplating filing a complaint with the BBB, the state Attorney General's office and the FTC for false advertising. I would just like to handle it on my own if I can. Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: What the FTC can order an advertiser to do if it has made false or deceptive advertising statements?

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Voting Question: Is this false advertising?

"Guarantees If an ad mentions that a product comes with a guarantee or warranty, the ad should clearly disclose how consumers can get the details. Any conditions or limits on the guarantee or warranty (such as a time limit or a requirement that the consumer return the product) also must be clearly disclosed in the ad. Finally, the law requires companies to make copies of any warranties available to consumers before the sale. This applies to retail sales, sales by phone or mail, and online transactions. For more information, ask the FTC for the Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees. " From FTC site. There's this company that sold pre-order slips for a product. It says the slip has "benefits" and it includes a supplemental product. There is no mention of limitation or supply limit, as it was a digital product. Once the orders were opened, the company swiftly said that the supplemental products were "out of stock". I'm thinking of bringing that to an attorney- can I?There's this company that sold pre-order slips for a product. It says the slip has "benefits" and it includes a supplemental product. There is no mention of limitation or supply limit, as it was a digital product. Once the orders were opened, the company swiftly said that the supplemental products were "out of stock". I'm thinking of bringing that to an attorney- can I? There are hundreds of thousands of people who bought those order slips yet a good portion of them were left out because they ran out of the product. The optional supplemental item's price was 5 dollars. Can't they get hit with damages for FTC violations? I really don't know much about law so don't flame if I sound like I'm totally off-mark. more

Resolved Question: Corporations, Fraud, and Who Is Responsible?

If a corporation is sold to another entity, and the acquisition contract states all previous and future liability lies on the purchaser, who is responsible for fraudulent advertising claims later on in the corporations life? Note, the corporation was making the same advertising claims before and after the sale. I am asking about what the FTC will do about this. For example, owner A develops a website with false advertising claims on it. Owner B acquires this corporation with the understanding he or she was responsible for all liability related to corporation. Owner B runs business as usual. FTC files lawsuit against corporation with new owner. New owner claims website was made by previous owner, and not his or her fault claims were false. Who does the FTC punish? The new owner, the previous owner or both? more

Resolved Question: what the FTC can order an advertiser to do if it has made false or deceptive advertising statement?

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Resolved Question: Protecting Health Freedom: By Ron Paul?

Before the U.S. House of Representatives on May 2, 2007 Madam Speaker, I rise to introduce the Health Freedom Protection Act. This bill restores the First Amendment rights of consumers to receive truthful information regarding the benefits of foods and dietary supplements by codifying the First Amendment standards used by federal courts to strike down the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) efforts to censor truthful health claims. The Health Freedom Protection Act also stops the Federal Trade Commissions (FTC) from censoring truthful health care claims. The American people have made it clear they do not want the federal government to interfere with their access to dietary supplements, yet the FDA and the FTC continue to engage in heavy-handed attempts to restrict such access. The FDA continues to frustrate consumers' efforts to learn how they can improve their health even after Congress, responding to a record number of constituents' comments, passed the Dietary Supplement and Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA). FDA bureaucrats are so determined to frustrate consumers' access to truthful information that they are even evading their duty to comply with four federal court decisions vindicating consumers' First Amendment rights to discover the health benefits of foods and dietary supplements. FDA bureaucrats have even refused to abide by the DSHEA section allowing the public to have access to scientific articles and publications regarding the role of nutrients in protecting against diseases by claiming that every article concerning this topic is evidence of intent to sell a drug. Because of the FDA's censorship of truthful health claims, millions of Americans may suffer with diseases and other health care problems they may have avoided by using dietary supplements. For example, the FDA prohibited consumers from learning how folic acid reduces the risk of neural tube defects for four years after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended every woman of childbearing age take folic acid supplements to reduce neural tube defects. This FDA action contributed to an estimated 10,000 cases of preventable neural tube defects! The FDA also continues to prohibit consumers from learning about the scientific evidence that glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis; that omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of sudden-death heart attack; and that calcium may reduce the risk of bone fractures. The Health Freedom Protection Act will force the FDA to at last comply with the commands of Congress, the First Amendment, and the American people by codifying the First Amendment standards adopted by the federal courts. Specifically, the Health Freedom Protection Act stops the FDA from censoring truthful claims about the curative, mitigative, or preventative effects of dietary supplements, and adopts the federal court's suggested use of disclaimers as an alternative to censorship. The Health Freedom Protection Act also stops the FDA from prohibiting the distribution of scientific articles and publications regarding the role of nutrients in protecting against disease. This legislation also addresses the FTC's violations of the First Amendment. Under traditional First Amendment jurisprudence, the federal government bears the burden of proving an advertising statement false before censoring that statement. However, the FTC has reversed the standard in the case of dietary supplements by requiring supplement manufactures to satisfy an unobtainable standard of proof that their statement is true. The FTC's standards are blocking innovation in the marketplace. The Health Freedom Protection Act requires the government bear the burden of proving that speech should be censored. This is how it should be in a free, dynamic society. The bill also requires that the FTC warn parties that their advertising is false and give them a chance to correct their mistakes. Madam Speaker, if we are serious about putting people in charge of their health care, then shouldn't we stop federal bureaucrats from preventing Americans from learning about simple ways to improve their health. I therefore call on my colleagues to stand up for good health care and the First Amendment by cosponsoring the Health Freedom Protection Act. more

Resolved Question: false advertisment, lieing commercials, they dont work?

all those commericials about- loosing weight by pills, male enchancements products, and a bunch of other bullshit products, they dont work, so why do they keep advertising them, and selling them ,why doesnt the FDA and FTC just shut them down, and protect the consumers, even if they offer a money back guarntee, some people still get charged, dont get there money back, and sometimes cant get a hold of anyone there. more

Resolved Question: Rebate from company that can't be satisfied by buyer?

False Advertising- 2 rebates asking for original UPC code-impossible to comply? We just purchased a laptop that had a total of 7 rebates for it. The instructions say that you need 2 original Proof of purchases to get the rebate for the printer. There are extra proofs that say Secondary and Third Proof of purchases on the product. The rebate states that no copy or secondary proofs can be used. The rebates go to different address'. It is impossible to satisfy the requirements to get my rebate. Their flyer said this printer was free, but since I can't comply I know I won't get some of the money back. I called them and they said just send a copy of the proof. I know I won't get the money back if I did that. I called the FTC and BBB who said they would take the complaint if others called. No body is going to do anything. I'm not really worried about the $20, but I'm so tired of me and everyone getting ripped off and companies know they can do this. What can I do? I doubt a lawyer would take this on except to get money for themselves. HELP! more

Resolved Question: False Advertising- 2 rebates asking for original UPC code-impossible to comply?

We just purchased a laptop that had a total of 7 rebates for it. The instructions say that you need 2 original Proof of purchases to get the rebate for the printer. There are extra proofs that say Secondary and Third Proof of purchases on the product. The rebate states that no copy or secondary proofs can be used. The rebates go to different address'. It is impossible to satisfy the requirements to get my rebate. Their flyer said this printer was free, but since I can't comply I know I won't get some of the money back. I called them and they said just send a copy of the proof. I know I won't get the money back if I did that. I called the FTC and BBB who said they would take the complaint if others called. No body is going to do anything. I'm not really worried about the $20, but I'm so tired of me and everyone getting ripped off and companies know they can do this. What can I do? I doubt a lawyer would take this on except to get money for themselves. HELP! more

Resolved Question: Always out of stock? Is this very common to you? False advertisement to bait you into the store?

How many times you saw something on sale and you wanted to go buy it. But when you got there, it was out of stock most of the times. It was a waste of time and money, especially gas cost so much these days. Do you get mad, very mad?!! Do you think it's false advertising and it's a violation of FTC rules? Can they be fined? A lot of stores do that lately! more