DStv - Pay as You Watch?!

I like to watch quality, entertaining and educative programmes on television (when I have the time). Before the era of DStv in Nigeria I was subjected to the programmes aired on a few TV stations. Sometimes, I also buy some films to watch.

Somewhere along the line, I mustered the courage to subscribe to DStv. I was pleased! Yes, I WAS pleased! I have been a faithful DStv subscriber for many years! Right now, I am NOT so pleased anymore! While I have no issues as to the quality of the programmes on DStv, I however have serious issues with their mode of subscription. Well, I am not satisfied with the service I’m getting from DStv! You see I am subscribed to the full bouquet but I only watch approximately 40% of the total paid as subscription as it is impossible to watch the TV 24/7!

Right now, there is NO ONE in my house and so no electrical appliance is on. Even after my kids return from school, they are not permitted to watch TV until after doing their homework. The TV comes on around 5pm (if PHCN permits). The TV stays on till 10pm on a normal day. Weekends, when I amin the mode, I watch till 12am.

Right now, my subscription has expired and I have no intention of renewing it! I mean, it is not fair, DStv should do something FAST! Maybe, I (and I want to believe many other subscribers) would be happier if DStv subscription is done on a “Pay As You Watch” basis! 

DStv do something. . .

Too much TV!

I am seriously contemplating placing a ban on television watching in my house! My children are getting too addicted to the television and I am getting worried!

Back in the days, as a child, I did not have all that luxury. In fact, the first television we had was that type that looked like a cupboard with a fitted lock! Those days we were at the mercy of NTA! Only NTA! The television programs commenced at 4pm and terminates by mid night! Out of that eight hours, children watch their programs for 2 hours, and after that no more till the next day!

I remember that some days we'll sit in front of the television just before 4pm and start counting down. As soon as it's 4pm, the National Anthem is played and thereafter the presenter starts to read out the progammes scheduled for the day. We had some quality programmes back then! Although the quality of the programmes back then can not be compared to what is obtainable now! I must say, there is a great difference. Now, there are a thousand and one children programmes on various television channels to watch, thanks to DSTV and other cable networks. The language used in most of these so called cartoons are not appropriate for children (my views).

I remember when I asked Gee not to watch a particular programme on TV. She asked to know why and I told her that programme is for teenagers only. Then she said, "I can't wait to be a teenager". I looked at her with this surprise look and I said "well my dear you have to wait till you are a teenager. Even at that, I'll suggest you watch what you watch!"

My people, na so I see am o!