Multichoice outlaws NSFW

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Multichoice outlaws NSFW     
Written by Chris Forrester  
Sunday, 14 March 2010 10:32
Multichoice, the South African DTH service, has ruled out adding any sort of NSFW channel for its subscribers.

Multichoice has been conducting a survey these past weeks on how viewers feel about adding NSFW options to its DStv pay-TV bundle. Multichoice now says that having studied this data, “a significant percentage of subscribers are opposed to NSFW channels, while some don't mind, and another significant percentage are in favour".

Nolo Letele, MultiChoice chief executive, said it's a pity that people interpreted the research as if the decision had already been made. "MultiChoice regularly conducts research to test viewers' tastes, as well as their impressions of existing and possible new television channels. By doing so, we can improve our customer service."

Local reports suggest than 13,000 subscribers voted against NSFW content.

According to Letele, such research often includes questions about content which has been requested by subscribers, or channels which are popular abroad. "The survey three weeks ago focused on NSFW content since our industry will soon be facing competition in South Africa."

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