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1. "another encroachment on privacy in the name of convenience." In response to Reply # 0
my guess is that a few folks will make a stir about it, especially since Amazon is being sneaky about it, but the majority of folks with connected devices won't be mad.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Wed Jun-16-21 11:32 AM
3. "the automatic opt-in is crazy" In response to Reply # 1
I didn’t even know it was a thing until someone at work pointed it out.
Did the devices or Amazon notify users?
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Wed Jun-16-21 11:33 AM
4. "were you alerted or did you already know about it? " In response to Reply # 2
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6. "right…as soon as I saw that alert…" In response to Reply # 2
I went straight to…how to opt the fuck out. All we even have is an Echo Dot, in the living room where no one really hangs out. It was cool, at first…my kids making Alexa tell jokes or make fart noises. But, we really don’t even use it. It tells us when we have Amazon packages coming, but, we already know that.
...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Thu Jun-17-21 07:19 AM
13. "damn.. that is too much" In response to Reply # 11
nit sure why but I just feel like I need to diversify my shopping.. lol
I use Amazon but its mostly one time purchases or gifts for family. Being able to ship directly to fam is lovely.
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16. "Man, anything to save time and energy….and money…." In response to Reply # 13
Groceries get here in less time than it takes us to compile a list, mask up, go to the grocery store, deal with parking & crowds, and inevitably stuff we need being out of stock….
If Amazon could deliver gas, I’d probably sign right up! Lol…..
I will occasionally buy directly from a vendor if the price is equivalent and ships for free and I don’t need it immediately…..but shit…right now… I needed new filters for the refrigerator so against my better judgment I went to Whirlpool’s website and purchased them from there instead of Amazon….saved me like $8…. But that was damn near a week and half ago and they STILL haven’t shipped! Meanwhile….my fridge water dispenser is on drip mode because the filter is “expired” and I probably coulda had them shits from Amazon by the end of the day last week….
"Get ready....for your blessing....." "Bury me by my Grand-Grand and when you can come follow me"
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Thu Jun-17-21 07:21 AM
14. "phone is a necessary evil" In response to Reply # 12
smart speakers and rings are next level imo.
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15. "People underestimate how much personal info they freely give away" In response to Reply # 14
Just browsing the internet on their phones and computers and tablets etc… I mean… I just think smart speakers and the like are waaay LESS of a privacy issue….
Alexa & Google Home are recording a bunch of screaming and fussing at my kids and banter about what’s for dinner or what we need to order in this weeks groceries lol…
"Get ready....for your blessing....." "Bury me by my Grand-Grand and when you can come follow me"
when people say things like “I wont let the grocery store track my purchases with a discount card”
I laugh..
but I also feel like keeping my tracking devices at a minimum because we know what our phones are doing isn’t a bad thing.
all that said, this activation of wifi sharing is scary. They shouldn’t be able to just turn shit on and force us to opt out. Let us opt in.
and what happens when there is an update? Does it reset everything? Are they really letting users opt out?
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
18. "I MIGHT agree to opt-in if there were compensation...." In response to Reply # 17
I'm against on on principle more so than privacy concerns. I have firewall and robust network protections in place.... But the fact that I PAID for a device and now Amazon wants to USE a device I paid for for THEIR own gain???? Nah B....pay me.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Thu Jun-17-21 09:40 AM
19. "its stealing IMO. You didnt buy a device to share with the block" In response to Reply # 18
shit is crazy.
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