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> and started sending weekly "you're pregnant, read our tips, buy things" emails to me Unsubscribe. It's Amazon not some shady co. Amazon doesn't email me, o

• Liquix 8y ago
  That's like slapping a crown on a rotting tooth and calling it good - you prevent the problem from affecting your daily life, but nothing has been fixed and the clock is ticking...
  • jimmaswell 8y ago
    What's the problem at that point? That some algorithms on a faraway computer still think you might be pregnant? So?
    • Liquix 8y ago
      The problem is that confidential details of your personal life which you have never agreed to share are being collected and arguably weaponized for the sake of financial gain.
      • krageon 8y ago
        That's a US problem more or less endemic to how the industry works. You can complain about it, but the best recourse is never using those companies again. Eventually, we'll all hopefully come to this conclusion and every cesspool of dark patterns will die somewhere we don't have to see it.
        • Liquix 8y ago
          I'm very happy to hear it's less of a problem in other countries. I admire your optimism and hope for the same :)
• crankylinuxuser 8y ago
  Considering the number of items and significant chance of counterfeit, it's better just to stay away from Amazon. I've not bought anything in 6 or so months from them. And I'm better for it. If I want 100% legit counterfeits, I can order from Aliexpress :-D