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discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,577 posts)
5. Yeah, I'm with you.
Wed Jul 8, 2020, 09:39 AM
Jul 2020

Last edited Wed Jul 8, 2020, 05:15 PM - Edit history (1)

I think a picture in the same story prompted my question here. I would find a standard picture of that animal bastard revolting. The out of focus sidebars make it worse, at least for me.

Almost every night my local news out Philly shows a video with the distracting sidebars. Sometimes I look away. Sometimes I shut it off. Perhaps I should write to the producers.

Back in ancient times when I was involved in RTF production, the cardinal sin was dead air/no picture. Maybe this is just a puke-worthy evolution of similar thinking. 'Better to fill all of the screen than leave anything blank, even if it's stupid, distracting and annoying.'


Perhaps younger folks who've grown up with it might object if the practice is ended.

Have a nice day.

Landscape display of portrait photos and videos [View all] discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2020 OP
Now that you mention it-- Lulu KC Jul 2020 #1
re: "It adds to a sense of chaos that needs no addition at this time!" discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2020 #3
I am laughing Lulu KC Jul 2020 #4
Yeah, I'm with you. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2020 #5
It's annoying. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2020 #2
It is very annoying. ManiacJoe Jul 2020 #6
and to start with... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2020 #7
I have friends who hate the black bars. ManiacJoe Jul 2020 #8
Since I can't please all the people all the time... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2020 #9
That is right up there with: ManiacJoe Jul 2020 #10
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