Top up TV is changing, apparently. From October, a new system will be available whereby you can get a new box that records TV and stuff - is it like that Sky Plus/Tivo thing? Who knows, who cares? Well, I do because the existing channels will be phased out from the normal service so that you can't access the extra ones without the new box. So Top up TV send customers this e-mail:
Dear Dr Sniffy, With programmes refreshed on a daily basis, you'll be spoilt for choice. Enjoy programming from a host of popular channels such as LIVINGtv, Hallmark Channel, MTV, Paramount Comedy and Nickelodeon to name just a few. The great news is you can be one of the very first people to start watching Top Up TV Anytime this autumn. It’s easy to order your new DTR, just click here now or give us a call on 08700 543210. And because we value our loyal customers Top Up TV are offering you some great savings – save over £100, visit www.topuptv.com for full details. Visit the website for all the latest channel news. | |||
Is that allowed?
Who gives a shit.
I e-mailed them to complain and tell them that I've a mind to report them to the advertising standards authority. I wonder if I'll get a free box out of them for my troubles.
Tossers.
Nice weather for ducks
Across the north west of England it is raining and has been doing since late on last night. It is very dull too. I am wearing heavy boots.
I am wearing heavy boots because I am now back in the real world: a job with no rewards, little pay and plenty of hassle; summer well and truly over.
As we drift into another autumn, the birds are acting weird. I think the geese have already gone - they've been practising their flight formations - but it's the ducks that are behaving really oddly. There are about a hundred of the buggers congregated on the grass next to the pond here. They've been there all week apparently. What's all that about then? Perhaps the water is a bit too wet for them. I even saw some of them drinking out of puddles that had formed from rainfall on the road.
This my first day back at Base 2a for about a month. Jesus help me.
14 comments:
Aren't you in the science field?? Trap a duck, bring it into the lab, dissect the brain...see if everything's normal. Post your results on the bathroom wall.
...if you don't get a day off for that...duck for lunch. It's a win-win situation for you.
I'd rather catch the duck, kill it, clean it up and roast it. The head would be the first thing to go in the bin.
Duck is nice, but I'm not interested in having a look at their brains.
just sayin'....mad scientist behaviour might be a good way to get some hours in front of the TV. Some good ole' couch surfing.
Suppose so - I prefer web-surfing though. I don't think I'd like wind-surfing - you ever tried that? Looks a little hard on the old arms and wrists.
haha...nope, can't say I've tried wind surfing.
You should. Then report back to us once your arms are working again.
We have a freeview box, but we don't use it at the moment because we got cable when we moved into our new house, and there's no aerial signal in our bedroom.
Windsurfing is hard work, i remember that much. Mostly staying upright is the difficult bit. And that's the only time you'll hear me say that.
You could use your freeview box as a doorstop I suppose?
I love the way they call it freeview.
Bastards
Free view is when you don't have to buy a fucking box.
*looks out the window at crows shitting in garden*
Now thats a free view!
Erm, the TopUp TV prices are there on display if you click the right button, thicko.
Clicking the 'What you need to know' tab shows you that its £75 for existing customers who sign a 12 month contract, or £99 if you don't commit yourself to a contract.
I'd be more worried about the fact that buying this box locks you into the programmes (remember, that's programmes NOT channels) that they decide on a daily basis, so you're essentially forced to watch what they decide to offer you - and pay for the privilege.
What a fucking con.
TopUp TV is a bloody con anyway. All the channels on offer are shite.
Someone say fucking Con?
No they're not there - they weren't when I was looking this morning at least. Perhaps they've put them up since I complained!
A victory for Sniffy at last. Unless you're right and I just wasn't reading the thing.
Yes, I was right. You didn't look right.
Pay more attention woman!
I do so hope they snigger among themselves as they write you back a snotty letter pointing out that you were wrong.
Who gives a shit what they think, the customer services people are in Scotland. They probably can't read anwyay.
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