Fuck Amazon

[rareboy]

So three things about this to set the stage.

Amazon closed 7 warehouses in Quebec because workers were successful in forming a union.

Jeff Bezos is one of the purely evil broligarchs intent on making the United States a fascist autocracy.

The United States has imposed 25% tariffs on everything from Canada today

So...when I got a call this afternoon from New York and this probably very nice young man explained to me that our business had qualified to become some kind of special Amazon partner account, I emntioned that I saw he was calling from Stamford, New York to Ontario Canada today.

And told him that Amazon and Bezos can go fuck themselves.

(Full disclosure...we stopped using Amazon around September 2024)

Are others here still addicted to Amazon?

 

[Norri]

I never buy anything from Amazon, I’m still bitter from their destruction of bookstores way back when.

 

[Dargelos]

Fuck them with a polonium tipped dildo

 

[Alistair]

Fuck them with a polonium tipped dildo

I bet you can buy that on Amazon

 

[Dargelos]

Only on the Russian edition of the site.

 

[me203]

I take modest pride that the last time I bought something from Amazon was never.

I have long been disturbed by the impact of Amazon. I have been downright appalled by various stories of Amazon worker conditions.

Meanwhile, I am a bit amused that so many Democrats only started caring recently--and all apparently because of reasons related to Trump. I guess when if one were a well off Democrat, one wouldn't have to care about the long running impact of Amazon on the local economy. Or the way Amazon treats its employees.

 

[cityboy-stl]

I rarely buy from Amazon, but sometimes it's the only place I can find what I want.

 

[Rickrock]

I have bought gay books from Amazon because I don't know where else to find these. The few book stores around don't usually carry these. Otherwise, I don't remember buying anything else from Amazon. Actually, I just thought of Goodreads. It might be a place to go.

 

[HoodedRat]

Fuck Amazon, fuck Bezos, fuck r U S s i A.

 

[me203]

Actually, I just thought of Goodreads. It might be a place to go.

I think Goodreads is only user reviews, not any sales. And it's owned by Amazon.

 

[me203]

This topic has reminded me of a struggle I had a few months ago when I was (gasp) tempted to buy something sold on Amazon. The price was low enough that it made a luxury item somewhat affordable for me. But...I just couldn't bring myself to it. Leaving me with a "no win" situation--not having something I'd like to get--and might noit be able to get any other place--but if I bought it, I'd have the memory of buying from Amazon tainting my purchase forever.

 

[Kahaih]

I bet you can buy that on Amazon

You've never seen their selections? LOL

Huge, and huge.

I think the most fun comes from reading customer reviews.

 

[PalacePaul]

I take modest pride that the last time I bought something from Amazon was never.

I have long been disturbed by the impact of Amazon. I have been downright appalled by various stories of Amazon worker conditions.

Same.
To me, only lazy people who don't give a fuck about ethics can buy from Amazon.

For books, you can try AbeBooks, too.

 

[Vannie]

I'm afraid to say. You all might stab me to death with a rusty knife and dance on my grave or something.

 

[Kahaih]

/\

Amazon.com

Not really cabbage green, though.

Look around, they have a nice selection.

 

[Kahaih]

/\ That find took just seconds.

How long would it take you to plan and take a trip to the local undertaker--who would very likely have to order what want, anyway. LOL Order it yourself.

 

[smokeshadow]

I have bought gay books from Amazon because I don't know where else to find these. The few book stores around don't usually carry these. Otherwise, I don't remember buying anything else from Amazon. Actually, I just thought of Goodreads. It might be a place to go.

If you don't mind e-books, try smashwords dot com : https://www.smashwords.com/

 

[EJMichaels]

For books, you can try AbeBooks, too.

Also owned by Amazon. Thriftbooks is a major competitor. They have a lot of free shipping and rewards points.

 

[Kahaih]

Also owned by Amazon. Thriftbooks is a major competitor. They have a lot of free shipping and rewards points.

Curious

Does Thriftbooks get their inventory from the same suppliers as Amazon? I'd think it all comes from the same places/people.

 

[purina]

Amazon is easy to resist, Walmart is hard.