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30. I suggest not trying to 100% cold turkey Amazon

Fri Jan 17, 2025, 05:42 PM

Jan 17

There are many things that simply can't be found in any reliable way elsewhere. And for those things, you should not feel guilty about using Amazon a little.

Think about getting > 90% of what you might order on Amazon by patronizing other companies. FOr tech stuff, I like NewEgg and BH Photo. Target is good. I am sure others are coming up to speed with online orders and logistics. I get many things from eBay. You have to be careful, but there are many liquidators who have essentially new goods available at about half the retail price. And I occasionally use Etsy, which is powered by Shopify. That's a good system

And unless you are really addicted to the streaming programs exclusive to Prime, don't pay for Prime. With a little planning, you can handle just about everything with free shipping without Prime.

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Any thoughts on a Facebook replacement? [View all] CentralMass Jan 16 OP

Between BlueSky and here, I think I have what I need to carry on Nictuku Jan 16 #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 16 #7

I'm just figuring out BlueSky Nictuku Jan 17 #24

What I need is a replacement for Amazon Nictuku Jan 16 #2

I like Prime as well but I am considering dropping it. CentralMass Jan 16 #6

Dumb ole wallmart has online shopping sunflowerseed Jan 16 #11

I'm not thrilled with Wallmart policies Nictuku Jan 17 #25

I suggest not trying to 100% cold turkey Amazon Bluetus Jan 17 #30

We are doing the same obamanut2012 Jan 17 #32

Lavazza was my stumbling block at Amazon too! Scrivener7 Jan 17 #39

For ordering things Lulu KC Jan 17 #34

I recommend checking out Roku thinkingagain Jan 17 #37

Roku is run by a republican Southern_gent Jan 17 #42

Editing! Someone already suggested Roku. I'll just add that it works Scrivener7 Jan 17 #38

email, phone, text Skittles Jan 16 #3

This! NewHendoLib Jan 16 #13

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

Yes, but people move, change phone numbers Nictuku Jan 17 #26

I never lived anywhere over 22 months until I left the military at 22 Skittles Jan 17 #28

and .... how do you KNOW if someone failed to find you? Nictuku Jan 17 #31

I think of all the people I would WANT to know Skittles Jan 17 #33

I sense anger.... maybe it is the all caps Nictuku Jan 17 #35

LOL Skittles Jan 17 #36

What? I'm DELETING my acct on 1/20, how is that advocating? Nictuku Jan 17 #41

I'm experimenting with Fediverse alternatives morillon Jan 16 #4

Maybe Google+ should make another try. I'd join. n/t Captain Stern Jan 16 #5

Consider Duck Duck Go for nontracked searching. BadgerKid Jan 16 #19

I've used it for years. Works just as well as google. Scrivener7 Jan 17 #40

Also Startpage thinkingagain Jan 18 #43

Such a good question and discussion! WVGal1963 Jan 16 #8

How do you use FB? LearnedHand Jan 16 #9

I use it just to keep in touch with family and friends The question was mire about a replacement that allow CentralMass Jan 16 #14

Bring back Myspace and/or band websites! nt Shermann Jan 16 #10

This is a good question mcar Jan 16 #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 16 #15

I'm going to stay off next week mcar Jan 16 #17

I'll have to look into Target Nictuku Jan 17 #27

If your goal is to keep up with family, friends, and acquaintances, it doesn't exist. tritsofme Jan 16 #18

Be serious VBNMW Jan 17 #21

Be serious yourself. Replace the word Facebook with "telephone" tritsofme Jan 17 #22

Who died and made you the arbiter of how people keep in touch with each other ? CentralMass Jan 17 #23

Yeah VBNMW Jan 17 #20

Sure, if I was 20 again Nictuku Jan 17 #29