Moving Away From Amazon

Much as I do admire your stance, currently it’s not for me. Amazon and Prime are just too convenient for me to want to give up.

I don’t do X anymore due to Musk, but still have fb/instragram and use WhatsApp daily

merlotgran

^Let's get our power back people!^

Sorry but empowerment to me means making life as easy and uncomplicated as possible given my age and the fact that I live on my own.

I don’t know what I’d have done without Amazon during four very difficult years including Lockdown.

I can truly see how it can be so useful for some people. Get it, 100%.

But - Lockdown is over, so for most people, not an issue.

and, also- sometimes (and I accept easier for some than others due to circumstances) we can and should put our own wishes aside for a good cause.

I will always remember Ken Loach's film 'sorry I missed you', and the massive pressures put on Amazon and delivery staff- beyond humane.

Well done. I installed duckduckgo a few years ago and it is fine.

What merlot says.

My mobility is compromised at the moment due to a silly accident, if it wasn’t for Amazon I would be trying to explain to DH what I need and where to purchase from.

I cannot see there being a satisfactory outcome for either of us…

I find Amazon far too convenient to stop using them I’m afraid. I don’t live near any shops, they sell everything and it’s usually delivered the next day for no extra charge. As merlotgran said, they make my life much easier.

Me too, merlotgran, it would be like cutting off your nose to spite your face!

Let's get our power back people!

Sorry but empowerment to me means making life as easy and uncomplicated as possible given my age and the fact that I live on my own.

I don’t know what I’d have done without Amazon during four very difficult years including Lockdown.

I only use Amazon for my Kindle, which I have had for more years than I can remember, and most of the books I buy, may be about 6 a year, are in the £1 -£2.00 range.

Otherwise I haven't used Amazon for years.

OH has used Amazon a couple of times, but I have never. So no need to move away.

This is the reason I have always avoided Amazon. My son is now delivering for them but the company is registered in a different name because they don't want people to know its Amazon.

Other retail sites have always been available. I am glad to read this though. For years when people have told me something is available on Amazon I said, 'I don't do Amazon,' and often get quizzical looks.

I have never used streaming services, including Sky, or bought newspapers. I have never been on Twitter/X.

I am thinking of ways I can get off facebook, but whatsapp are the same company and I use them to keep in touch with family. So any alternatives would be good to hear.

I am also thinking of Duckduckgo too!

Let's get our power back people!

Well done, I need to decide about this too!

Well done Jane.
I’ve never had Twitter/X but I do use Amazon a lot.