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Title: Is Amazon Prime Really Worth It?
Post by: Dom on Mar 21, 2024, 07:45 AM
Hey everyone, I've been thinking a lot about this recently. I find Amazon Prime to be a real disappointment. The shows they produce and air are poorly-written, it seems like they're trying too hard to be politically-correct and socially-aware, and it feels more like propaganda than entertainment. Did anyone see that recent cartoon where the main character is Satan? They portray him as a misunderstood good guy. It's disturbing, to say the least.

Also, the whole concept of Prime ties you into just using Amazon for everything. It's a greedy nasty monopoly that wants to control what you buy, watch, and listen to. And don't even get me started on how underwhelming the product quality is - seems like everything's a cheap import.
Title: Re: Is Amazon Prime Really Worth It?
Post by: susan on Mar 21, 2024, 07:46 AM
Oh, absolutely. The entire concept is just terrible - it's just a tactic to make us use only their services. Browse their stuff, watch their stuff, listen to their stuff... It's so monotonous and dull!
Title: Re: Is Amazon Prime Really Worth It?
Post by: Jack on Mar 21, 2024, 07:47 AM
Alexa wipe my bum for me...Alexa breathe for me...LOL!! 😂 But you're spot on mate, it's just ridiculous how we're expected to rely on their services for everything. The whole thing is just awful and I don't see why people can't see that.
Title: Re: Is Amazon Prime Really Worth It?
Post by: Joe1993 on Mar 21, 2024, 07:48 AM
Totally agree. It's not just about the content, but the products they sell too! Lots of low quality stuff from you know where... Not to mention the environmental damage they're causing with all the delivery and packaging waste.
Title: Re: Is Amazon Prime Really Worth It?
Post by: tech_wiz on Mar 21, 2024, 07:50 AM
So true, it's a waste of money in my opinion. I'm considering cancelling my subscription. Better to support local businesses and genuinely creative content on other platforms. 👍
Title: Re: Is Amazon Prime Really Worth It?
Post by: Bill90 on Mar 21, 2024, 07:51 AM
I cancelled mine some time ago and have never looked back. Worth considering if you're not happy with the service or the company's ethics. 👏
Title: Re: Is Amazon Prime Really Worth It?
Post by: Moody on Mar 21, 2024, 07:53 AM
I never buy anything from Amazon. It is so infuriating how such a massive corporation doesn't pay their fair share. They're rolling in cash while contributing so little to society. It's high time we took a stand and boycotted this company.
Title: Re: Is Amazon Prime Really Worth It?
Post by: susan on Mar 21, 2024, 07:55 AM
Quote from: Jack on Mar 21, 2024, 07:47 AMAlexa wipe my bum for me...Alexa breathe for me...LOL!! 😂 But you're spot on mate, it's just ridiculous how we're expected to rely on their services for everything. The whole thing is just awful and I don't see why people can't see that.

The fact that people actually talk to these home assistant devices like they're real people... It's mind-boggling! It's a piece of tech, not a family member. It's just ridiculous...and a bit creepy, if you ask me.