This is our reply to a recent request from the Maine Public Broadcasting Network for an "extra gift" ~
Dear MPBN,
We were excited to think that we'd have 2 PBS channels with the digital change-over. Considering that we've lost ABC altogether, and we only get NBC in the right weather, we knew we could rely on getting PBS with our antenna. [Comcast refuses to pull cable down our road and we have too many trees for a satellite dish.]
Unfortunately, MPBN has continued to play the same programming on both 10-1 and 10-2. Two stretches of fund-raising, two weeks of high school basketball, and now the auction have meant that often we are not able to watch regular programming. Due to the interruptions, we've given up trying to watch "This Old House," a series we have followed for 25 years. "Charlie Rose" at 11 pm is often pre-empted, but I knew I could count on seeing him at 1 pm. Now you're moving Charlie Rose to 4:30 as of May 1, which is right at the time I prepare dinner. And me with no television near the kitchen.
To say we have been disappointed with the whole digital takeover of the airwaves is an understatement. The powers-that-be really didn't think about TV viewers without cable and satellite capabilities. Our disappointment has only multiplied with the increased lack of regular programming on MPBN. You have two channels, why not use them?
Give you extra money? Sorry, no. In fact we will be decreasing our pledge when the time comes.
Sincerely,
Sharon and Ken
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For public TV not to service the public and then ask for more money is :( I hope they get many letter of dissatafaction and at least start useing 10-1 &10-2
What? You mean you don't have a television in every room in the house, enjoying U-verse round the clock, as at&t television commercials would have us believe?
Seriously, doesn't it just get ridiculous sometimes? We used to watch Charlie Rose at 1 PM too, but that was changed to 11PM a long time ago, so now we just don't watch.
Your letter echoes your disappointment in a heartfelt way. I admire your sincerity in voicing your disappointment without 'bitching' (for lack of a better word).
I hope they 'hear' you.
Too often as consumers, we settle for substandard service without saying a peep. Hopefully, your well-written letter will give some executive pause and perhaps make more consumer-friendly decisions.
It's coming to this. Television will no longer be free. I had hoped at least PBS would continue to give us quality programming...
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