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I'll do what I want. Fuck off.

by nether 9y ago

rabboRubble 9y ago
You got a laugh out of me 8-)
daxfohl 9y ago
Meaning ... you'll do whatever amazon.com wants you to do? That's okay, it's just your soul.
- nether 9y ago
  I'm sure buying my $30 inflatable raft at Bob's Outdoor instead of Amazon will save my "soul." That's what I've been doing wrong all this time.
  - daxfohl 9y ago
    Not to get all Buddhist or whatever on you, but yeah, I think the experience of going out and at least putting in the minimal effort of picking something out in a physical store and carting it home, increases your appreciation of that item. Letting yourself be whatevered by Amazon's whatevering algorithms and click-click-click, is this even the life that you thought you wanted, or is it just Amazon trying to sell you stuff?
    - timrichard 9y ago
      Hmm, my experience doesn't tally with this "clickety-click and done" business. Living in London, I tend to follow one of two patterns. Either go to a part of town known for some large department stores, eventually navigate to the right bit, and pick the option that's most appealing from the smallish selection on offer. Assuming they have anything to choose from... There's a famous place that I now refer to as "Never Knowingly Stocked". With the Amazon option, I've already tried several search terms to get an idea of what's available. I look at sales rank, and click on the link for "best sellers in category". I have a few browser tabs open for different product options. I read reviews... three stars first, then work my way up. (I seldom bother with the one-star reviews, because you have to filter out the batteries-upside-down no-hopers). I usually have a tape measure handy if I want to double-check dimensions. When the choice has been whittled down to two or three alternatives in their own browser tabs, I'll have a quick look on YouTube to see if there are any reviews, and to get a feel for how it operates in practice. Finally, I might have a quick check on eBay to see if a cheaper price or quicker delivery is possible. If anything I think I'm putting more effort in, spending a similar amount of time as the trek to Oxford Street would take, but arguably sourcing better stuff.
  - DrScump 9y ago
    Well, at least Bob's Outdoor wouldn't bombard your browser with "Come check out more of our rafts!" ads for the next month.
microwavecamera 9y ago
subtle
tonyedgecombe 9y ago
How rude.

I'll do what I want. Fuck off.

by nether 9y ago

I'll do what I want. Fuck off.

rabboRubble 9y ago

You got a laugh out of me 8-)

daxfohl 9y ago

Meaning ... you'll do whatever amazon.com wants you to do? That's okay, it's just your soul.

nether 9y ago
I'm sure buying my $30 inflatable raft at Bob's Outdoor instead of Amazon will save my "soul." That's what I've been doing wrong all this time.
- daxfohl 9y ago
  Not to get all Buddhist or whatever on you, but yeah, I think the experience of going out and at least putting in the minimal effort of picking something out in a physical store and carting it home, increases your appreciation of that item. Letting yourself be whatevered by Amazon's whatevering algorithms and click-click-click, is this even the life that you thought you wanted, or is it just Amazon trying to sell you stuff?
  - timrichard 9y ago
    Hmm, my experience doesn't tally with this "clickety-click and done" business. Living in London, I tend to follow one of two patterns. Either go to a part of town known for some large department stores, eventually navigate to the right bit, and pick the option that's most appealing from the smallish selection on offer. Assuming they have anything to choose from... There's a famous place that I now refer to as "Never Knowingly Stocked". With the Amazon option, I've already tried several search terms to get an idea of what's available. I look at sales rank, and click on the link for "best sellers in category". I have a few browser tabs open for different product options. I read reviews... three stars first, then work my way up. (I seldom bother with the one-star reviews, because you have to filter out the batteries-upside-down no-hopers). I usually have a tape measure handy if I want to double-check dimensions. When the choice has been whittled down to two or three alternatives in their own browser tabs, I'll have a quick look on YouTube to see if there are any reviews, and to get a feel for how it operates in practice. Finally, I might have a quick check on eBay to see if a cheaper price or quicker delivery is possible. If anything I think I'm putting more effort in, spending a similar amount of time as the trek to Oxford Street would take, but arguably sourcing better stuff.
- DrScump 9y ago
  Well, at least Bob's Outdoor wouldn't bombard your browser with "Come check out more of our rafts!" ads for the next month.

microwavecamera 9y ago

subtle

tonyedgecombe 9y ago

How rude.