No Sex in Saskatchewan

Contrary to popular belief, sex does not sell. Last week, Saskatchewan cable provider SaskTel Max was forced to pull the plug on a free preview of digital channels because a small number of parents (possibly as low as one) didn't like the fact that SexTV was among the channels being offered. The parent worried for the eyes and minds of her young children. It's clear that she hadn't spent much time, if any, actually watching SexTV. Because, if she had, she'd realize that we're not peddlers of smut. Our channel is dedicated to promoting mature and intelligent discourse surrounding the various facets of culture and politics as they relate to sex and sexuality. Mature and intelligent discourse is something that all parents should foster, especially when it comes to tackling issues of sexuality with their children. If more parents were open to discussing these (yes, sometimes uncomfortable) things with their kids, they could better police their children's viewing habbits, rather than resorting to policing the viewing habits of every man, woman and child within their province.

Another Saskatchewanian (?) posted this youtube video in response to the whole ordeal. I can't disagree with his larger points, (IE. if you don't like it, change the channel AND welcome to the age of tv parental-controls). But, with comments like "I don't watch SexTV because PORN BORES THE HELL OUT OF ME," it was interesting to know that even those defending us hadn't apparently spent any real time watching the channel.

Posted by Chris
Monday, May 5, 2008 4:16pm