The TV industry's adoption of the "voluntary" ratings guidelines following the Telecommunications Act of 1996:

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The TV industry's adoption of the "voluntary" ratings guidelines was indeed not entirely voluntary, as it was a response to government pressure and the threat of formal regulation. This represents an interaction between formal (legal or regulatory) and informal (industry self-regulation) controls. Additionally, the adoption of these guidelines was closely tied to the use of V-chip technology, which allowed viewers to block content based on its rating, making all the statements correct.

The TV Industry's Adoption of the "Voluntary" Ratings Guidelines Following