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| Thread ID: 99173 | 2009-04-22 13:03:00 | Petition: PrimeTV on FreeView | SiliconAudio (14840) | PC World Chat |
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| 767581 | 2009-04-22 13:03:00 | Hi folks. I know just how rude it is for some pushy new guy to arrive on a forum and start making loud noises. In my own defence, I've been lurking for quite a while but only signed up tonight. Sorry in advance for being the pushy new guy, but I feel this is kinda important to share. I'm posting this here because, probably like a lot of you, I got started with FreeView by building a PVR and experimenting with various PVR apps. One thing that has annoyed me is the absence of Prime TV. I realised after talking to a number of people that pretty much all PVR builders had the same gripe. As a result, just this past weekend, I created an online petition, asking Sky TV to put Prime on FreeView (as most of you will know, Sky owns Prime). Anyway, long story short, in the few days since Sunday over 1600 people have signed!!! It turns out that there are lots of people that feel the same way, but have never had anyone to tell. Things are now starting to happen and I think we may be starting to rattle some cages. If this is something you care about, please go to www.gopetition.com/petitions/prime-tv-on-freeview.html (www.gopetition.com), read the info and if it feels right to you, sign the petition. If not, no pressure. Anyway, thanks for listening to the obnoxious new guy and sorry for barging in :o Bill Ruys. |
SiliconAudio (14840) | ||
| 767582 | 2009-04-22 13:11:00 | Welcome aboard, as far as "Spam" goes yours is about the friendliest ive seen in a while I can't see Sky selling out to Freeview though, but ive signed and hope you can do something |
hueybot3000 (3646) | ||
| 767583 | 2009-04-22 13:15:00 | Just noticed there is a thread here already with a link to your petition, seems theres a lot of interest in it | hueybot3000 (3646) | ||
| 767584 | 2009-04-22 13:22:00 | Welcome aboard, as far as "Spam" goes yours is about the friendliest ive seen in a while I can't see Sky selling out to Freeview though, but ive signed and hope you can do something Heh, yup, you got me. But, hey, at least it's public service spam, right? :thumbs: As Kiwis, I think we have a culture of not rocking the boat. I think corporations know that and sometimes take advantage of the fact. I hope we can find a happy median of not being so laid-back that we get walked on and yet assertive without being rude. I think Sky run a good business and do a fine job with Prime. But I think it's OK to tell them what we want without being apologetic. Anyway, thanks for the support. Bill. |
SiliconAudio (14840) | ||
| 767585 | 2009-04-22 13:23:00 | It makes sense to have a free to air channel on freeview though And glad I can help |
hueybot3000 (3646) | ||
| 767586 | 2009-04-22 13:24:00 | Just noticed there is a thread here already with a link to your petition, seems theres a lot of interest in it Oh, really? I must have missed it - got a link? Thanks, Bill. |
SiliconAudio (14840) | ||
| 767587 | 2009-04-22 13:24:00 | forums.pcworld.co.nz | hueybot3000 (3646) | ||
| 767588 | 2009-04-23 03:23:00 | Heh, yup, you got me. But, hey, at least it's public service spam, right? :thumbs: As Kiwis, I think we have a culture of not rocking the boat. I think corporations know that and sometimes take advantage of the fact. I hope we can find a happy median of not being so laid-back that we get walked on and yet assertive without being rude. I think Sky run a good business and do a fine job with Prime. But I think it's OK to tell them what we want without being apologetic. Anyway, thanks for the support. Bill. I think you are quite right |
Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 767589 | 2009-04-23 05:03:00 | Cheers matey I have signed too! I don't have Freeview, but I do have Sky and don't think they should have it all their own way, especially as Sky is getting TVNZ 6 +7 The least they can do is make Prime available for Freeview. LL |
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