Sign this petition to call on the National Media Commission of Ghana to rid our TV screens of all these unregulated GET-RICH-QUICK-SCHEMES we are bombarded with daily.
When Ghana announced that she was going digital, we thought it was a golden opportunity to increase competition, broadcasting content (entertainment, information, etc.) and coverage. It was laudable. Little did we know that it was going to open a Pandora’s Box. Instead of contents that inform us and promote critical thinking; innovation; and lasting social values, our screens have rather become a safe haven for ‘spiritualists’ who promise to double, or quadruple your money instantaneously.
One might say that the viewer should exercise discretion and take charge of what he/she views. True, but we should know that there are several vulnerable and desperate people among us. No one is spared the 10 seconds of advertisement to make you rich quickly as you skip through the channels, a subliminal advertising strategy that locks into your subconscious mind. Today, as we face a greater challenge with COVID-19, students are home because schools are shut, several workers have been laid off and businesses are collapsing. This increases the number of innocent and desperate people who are constantly being exposed to these GET-RICH-QUICK-SCHEMES. We are unduly exposing our future generations and depriving them of creativity and hardworking values.
By signing this petition, you are helping us appeal to the National Media Commission of Ghana, to regulate the contents on our TV screens; protect the desperate and vulnerable from these unregulated and unproven money-making schemes; and most importantly, #BRINGBACKSOMESANITYONTV.
Updates
May 7, 2020
I honestly did not think this would gain this much steam so fast but it feels like people are finally fed up with the nonsense on our screens. Every time I flip through the channels and see those ridiculous ads it makes me realize how dangerous this has actually become for everyone watching. We really hit a turning point here and I am just so glad that so many of you see exactly why this has to stop.
21 Comments
Let's get rid of this spiritual slavery mindset which will only result in regression instead of the progression of our beloved country.
This is very important. We need to show things that would encourage the youth to work harder not improve laziness
I hate it to the core. Even now on Facebook it's too much. Some persons propose friendship and when you accept same you're bombarded left, right center. Facebook too must be targeted.
We need value based massages and program on our TV screens
Is not encouraging for the media and those not speaks well about us as a country
Laudable and needs all the needed support. Great initial!!!
Please let us remember to share the petition with others. NMC does not have any excuse not to act because the law says freedom of religion.
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Sign this petition to call on the National Media Commission of Ghana to rid our TV screens of all these unregulated GET-RICH-QUICK-SCHEMES we are bombarded with daily.
When Ghana announced that she was going digital, we thought it was a golden opportunity to increase competition, broadcasting content (entertainment, information, etc.) and coverage. It was laudable. Little did we know that it was going to open a Pandora’s Box. Instead of contents that inform us and promote critical thinking; innovation; and lasting social values, our screens have rather become a safe haven for ‘spiritualists’ who promise to double, or quadruple your money instantaneously.
One might say that the viewer should exercise discretion and take charge of what he/she views. True, but we should know that there are several vulnerable and desperate people among us. No one is spared the 10 seconds of advertisement to make you rich quickly as you skip through the channels, a subliminal advertising strategy that locks into your subconscious mind. Today, as we face a greater challenge with COVID-19, students are home because schools are shut, several workers have been laid off and businesses are collapsing. This increases the number of innocent and desperate people who are constantly being exposed to these GET-RICH-QUICK-SCHEMES. We are unduly exposing our future generations and depriving them of creativity and hardworking values.
By signing this petition, you are helping us appeal to the National Media Commission of Ghana, to regulate the contents on our TV screens; protect the desperate and vulnerable from these unregulated and unproven money-making schemes; and most importantly, #BRINGBACKSOMESANITYONTV.
Updates
May 7, 2020
I honestly did not think this would gain this much steam so fast but it feels like people are finally fed up with the nonsense on our screens. Every time I flip through the channels and see those ridiculous ads it makes me realize how dangerous this has actually become for everyone watching. We really hit a turning point here and I am just so glad that so many of you see exactly why this has to stop.
21 Comments
It is absurd and gross misconduct by the CEOs of our media to allow these scam be aired on their stations all because of self aggrandisement. Something should be done about it
Let's get rid of this spiritual slavery mindset which will only result in regression instead of the progression of our beloved country.
This is very important. We need to show things that would encourage the youth to work harder not improve laziness
I hate it to the core. Even now on Facebook it's too much. Some persons propose friendship and when you accept same you're bombarded left, right center. Facebook too must be targeted.
We need value based massages and program on our TV screens
Is not encouraging for the media and those not speaks well about us as a country
Laudable and needs all the needed support. Great initial!!!
Please let us remember to share the petition with others. NMC does not have any excuse not to act because the law says freedom of religion.
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It is absurd and gross misconduct by the CEOs of our media to allow these scam be aired on their stations all because of self aggrandisement. Something should be done about it