Why are campaign ads so uncivilized?
956331
If you pay attention, it is the Democrat ads that are so uncivilized.  At least, they hold the majority in the uncivilized ad campaign.  It's because they don't want their own faults brought out it in open.  It's like that guy at work who no one likes because he is always pointing out downfalls of his co-workers so the boss doesn't see his faults.
776637
Its a little late to campaign.  Call the board of elections and see if they have any opportunities.  Contact any candidate or group put out campaign signs and offer to help take them down.  Most cities require them to be removed within a certain time after the election.
796627
Moderate on some social issuses, and converative on ecomonic issuses. I vote on the canidate not the party because I voted libertatarin party in some elections because the republican was too socially conservative on issuses, and some democrats are to far left of the middle some are populists. I vote the middle of the road Canididate most times because polarization is not how things get done in congress. Too High Taxes are always bad for the ecomony because I rather work than be given goverment dole. High taxes discourage work, and led to dependant and depressed people. Yet, Tv ads I see most are streching the truth and I know most the ads shown blow something out of proportion. Sad that polticans cant debate issuses much anymore it more like they debate soundbites.
26843
Because it's the big business corporate way of forcing you to be subjected to looking at their ads and other offers, before they throw you the *carrot* (free website space, e-mail account, file storage, etc.)\n\nThere are few things in life that are truly free, without some kind of obligation.
611029
if theres a person giving out pamphlets and talking abt it briefly-- its definitely more aggresive and is probabably push.\nbut if u just stick'em somewhere or strew them around- its pull cause people are attracted to it cause they like it. its not aggresive.
588507
That's the thing with any ad: you'll find people who like it, people who don't notice, and people who don't like it, in varying proportions.\n\nProblem with knowing how effective a specific campaign is is that it's very difficult, if not i;possible, to track results accurately.\n\n"I know half my advertising dollars are wasted - I just don't know which half!"
829834
Today there is soo much clutter, and its getting harder and harder to break through it (as an advertiser). Basically you need to target your advertistement so it stands out to the people who you want to be your audience - i.e. grab their attention.\n\nNotice how posters of good looking scantily clad women attracts male attention ;)
916077
I definitely agree with you.  Negative campaigning is not the way to win friends or influence voters.  However, politicians seem to think it works.  I think it makes them look like liars and bullies.  But cheer up.  In another week it will all be over with -- at least until the next election.  I know it ruins it for the voters, but they should still go to the  polls.  Otherwise, the loud mouths will have achieved their goal.
227653
If the ad is emotional and sensitive, people are more attracted. Some ad with ugly visuals will not reach them.Any ad with children will always give more response.Colourful locations are added advantage for a beautiful ad and also the lovely jingles.
1128118
Mind your own business..you are trying to put a battle up for your own agenda...that is NOT nice, not right. MYOB!
695965
No be glad to get it over and done with.  AND! AND! GET THOSE CAMPAIGN ADS OFF THE T.V.\n\nThis has been the dirtiest, nastiest, meanest election ever. I am sick if it especially the Republican ads! They have sunk to a all time new low. It is enough to make me change my vote from Republican to Democrat
570864
dont worry...they wont pressure the people into submission...and as for those vote pandering politicians who go against their voters...they might have a rude awakening come election day
870539
The problem with all but the first of those suggestions is that they take power AWAY from the people:  If I want to exercise my freedom of speech to tell people what I think about a candidate by buying advertising using money that I earned honestly you think it should be illegal?  Or if I'm not that rich I can't get together with a bunch of other people who think similarly and pool our money to do the same thing?  How is that giving me power? \n\nThe real solution is to start holding government power to the limits set up for it in the constitution.  When it can't buy votes with tax money, most of the reasons for corruption will disappear.  Of course this is unlikely to happen because most people like it when the government taxes other people to buy them goodies, so they'll never tell their representatives "No, don't send money taken from tax payers by force to help us build our city a pork barrel project, pay for health care for the poor, run our schools, etc. If enough people want the project then it can be built with private funds; if not, then we shouldn't build it.  Charity should be funded by voluntary charitable contribution, not money taken by force.  etc."
775877
I'm sure they would.  Of course, it will only take one brave soul to demand it.  Ads are crazy.  I see no problem in building yourself up.  Nothing wrong with bragging.  No need to get nasty and disrespect another.  Sometimes these things can show the true character of someone.
11131
I guess that they don't mention all the facts or lie. Someone that gets their information and forms opinions from ads may not be aware of other important things. This may be dangerous and may require some action based on what people who are not involved in the selling of the product say. It can be changed by restrictions, more info of the product in the ad or packaging or manual.
766249
It is called censorship by the participants.  Just keep coming on your part. If someone does not like your view, they feel fine  about censoring you off the page.  It happens all the time.
878411
This has become the standard political ploy of the "modern age."  First you abstract your opponent and then paint this abstraction with ugly colors and dishonorable words that may easily be remembered.  If you are successful, vast numbers of people will take it in, and that abstraction, like bleeding heart liberal or cold hearted conservative, will continue to associate these ugly and dishonorable attributes to your victim endlessly, unless someone effectively neutralizes them again.  This is the low road of debate used by those of little faith in themselves or their audience.  Rather than trusting in the persuasive power of their thoughts, slander is used instead of persuasion.  Unfortunately, this is all too effective today, leaving the public ill informed, and armed only with empty abstraction to debate with.