Sorry I missed the reference to padding the first time but it works. I have it set to 2 seconds and it is reassuring to see the commercial briefly to be sure the cut is in the correct place.
At this point the majority of programs are being edited satisfactorily (some spot on!) by comskip other than some on ABC which seem erratic and one show, Private Practice, on that channel that seems to have some of the show scenes cut with some consistency.
Looks like I'll have to work with comskip at some point, still do not have a good feel as to how to go about it, but understand the parameters available just not sure how to determine where the problems are to know what to change.
Great project, support and discussion board!