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Nictuku

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2. What I need is a replacement for Amazon

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 06:50 PM

Jan 2025

If it was just buying things and getting them shipped, I think I could manage. Costco, and other stores. But what I think I will miss the most is all the stuff that I now get through Prime (video)

My mom loves her Acorn TV, and some other British channels we subscribe to. And we both watch some things that are free with prime. Since we don't go out all that much any more, entertainment in the home is our biggest expense. We do have Hulu, Disney+ (some kind of bundle), I pay for HBO and Starz (tomorrow Outlander season finale!!!), I also have DirecTV.

At some point I'd like to get rid of that. I find myself watching fewer things on it, but mom still wants her World News with David Muir, and she is still watching cable news. I just can't stomach it.

I just wish there was a company that was as convenient as Amazon out there, I'd switch in a minute. It may be a slow separation, but eventually, I just can't stomach making Bezos even more rich.

It is a 30 minute mountain drive to town, and so ordering things from Amazon has been so convenient for us. I only go to town once a month if I can help it.

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Any thoughts on a Facebook replacement? [View all] CentralMass Jan 2025 OP

Between BlueSky and here, I think I have what I need to carry on Nictuku Jan 2025 #1

I have a Bluesky account but haven't used it much. My Twitter is account os still activr but I dont use it. CentralMass Jan 2025 #7

I'm just figuring out BlueSky Nictuku Jan 2025 #24

What I need is a replacement for Amazon Nictuku Jan 2025 #2

I like Prime as well but I am considering dropping it. CentralMass Jan 2025 #6

Dumb ole wallmart has online shopping sunflowerseed Jan 2025 #11

I'm not thrilled with Wallmart policies Nictuku Jan 2025 #25

I suggest not trying to 100% cold turkey Amazon Bluetus Jan 2025 #30

We are doing the same obamanut2012 Jan 2025 #32

Lavazza was my stumbling block at Amazon too! Scrivener7 Jan 2025 #39

For ordering things Lulu KC Jan 2025 #34

I recommend checking out Roku thinkingagain Jan 2025 #37

Roku is run by a republican Southern_gent Jan 2025 #42

Editing! Someone already suggested Roku. I'll just add that it works Scrivener7 Jan 2025 #38

email, phone, text Skittles Jan 2025 #3

This! NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #13

I grew up as a GI brat Skittles Jan 2025 #16

Yes, but people move, change phone numbers Nictuku Jan 2025 #26

I never lived anywhere over 22 months until I left the military at 22 Skittles Jan 2025 #28

and .... how do you KNOW if someone failed to find you? Nictuku Jan 2025 #31

I think of all the people I would WANT to know Skittles Jan 2025 #33

I sense anger.... maybe it is the all caps Nictuku Jan 2025 #35

LOL Skittles Jan 2025 #36

What? I'm DELETING my acct on 1/20, how is that advocating? Nictuku Jan 2025 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author morillon Jan 2025 #4

Maybe Google+ should make another try. I'd join. n/t Captain Stern Jan 2025 #5

Consider Duck Duck Go for nontracked searching. BadgerKid Jan 2025 #19

I've used it for years. Works just as well as google. Scrivener7 Jan 2025 #40

Also Startpage thinkingagain Jan 2025 #43

Such a good question and discussion! WVGal1963 Jan 2025 #8

How do you use FB? LearnedHand Jan 2025 #9

I use it just to keep in touch with family and friends The question was mire about a replacement that allow CentralMass Jan 2025 #14

Bring back Myspace and/or band websites! nt Shermann Jan 2025 #10

This is a good question mcar Jan 2025 #12

A friend of mine said to hide ad posts. They often say "Follow" on them. My cousin is boycotting for a week. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #15

I'm going to stay off next week mcar Jan 2025 #17

I'll have to look into Target Nictuku Jan 2025 #27

If your goal is to keep up with family, friends, and acquaintances, it doesn't exist. tritsofme Jan 2025 #18

Be serious VBNMW Jan 2025 #21

Be serious yourself. Replace the word Facebook with "telephone" tritsofme Jan 2025 #22

Who died and made you the arbiter of how people keep in touch with each other ? CentralMass Jan 2025 #23

Yeah VBNMW Jan 2025 #20

Sure, if I was 20 again Nictuku Jan 2025 #29