It turns out that the reason there has been 1000 times more complaints to the FCC isn't just because activists are spamming them in general. It is because a single group - the Parents Television Council - is responsible for 999 out of 1000 complaints.

Activists Dominate Content Complaints

Thanks Nick

- and yes, this may be a shoe on the other foot scenario, but in my opinion its the right, not the left, that tend to be most vocal and indignant online.