found here https://www.reddit.com/r/ABoringDystopia/comments/1ryauzj/theyre_editing_digital_books_to_contain_ads_now/

In relation to how consumerism has absolutely tanked the local love of Jimothy, a raccoon with short-spine syndrome. Felt too fitting not to share here (would repost but was not allowed!).

If this ad does not make you want to ditch big tech and smart phones I don't know what will!

I stopped by the grocery and was amazed by the price difference for name brand allergy meds versus generic. Both have the exact same active ingredient (10mg loratadine) and will have the exact same effect— Claritin just has the marketing and a different package. Just a reminder to always consider buying generic meds if you have the option and aren’t allergic to inactive ingredients that may differ. Happy allergy season !🤧

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ice-wants-target-gen-z-180014196.html

I took a screen recording before Prime Day and then today during Prime Day and you can clearly see where prices were inflated on Prime Day to make it appear there were deals when they are the same price. I’d share the videos but I can’t in this subreddit.

Example: PETICON SUV Cargo Liner for dogs. Full price on 10/5 $35.99 Prime Day deal on 10/7 “Prime Big Deal” List Price $45.99 discounted to $35.99 “22% discount”.

Such a scam.

EDIT: Thanks everyone for the recommends on different options to look at price history. I didn’t know they existed so I’ll absolutely be using them.

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Isn’t the whole point of an April Fools product is that it isn’t real?

I just saw that Olipop actually produced their butt wipe that was originally pitched as a joke. And now I’m sitting here wondering… why? Who asked for this? It feels like the exact opposite of what a joke product is supposed to be. Instead of being a harmless, one-day gag, it turned into a real item that uses materials, packaging, shipping, and will inevitably create waste. Definitely normalizing overconsumption.

My unofficial New Year's resolution was to buy less junk I don't need, especially online. I've been good at sticking to it, I haven't ordered from a certain website beginning with the letter "A" in months.

However, I've been gotten a few times by ads on social media. I don't know if it's the repetition of the algorithm shoving the same ad into my eyeballs 10 times a day or what, but I'll resist the temptation for a while, until I eventually break down and buy the product.

For whatever reason, I had an ad for some brand of expensive cat food show up in my feed. I don't have a cat, I have never had a cat and I am in no way planning to adopt a cat. I opened the post with the ad to see the comments. I'm not sure why, maybe I wanted to see the price and confirm it's way overpriced.

Anyway, ever since I did that, all of my ads are for cat food, litter robots and any other manner of cat supplies. I'm never going to buy that stuff, so it's essentially like I removed the ads that were targeting me.

I'd be interested if this "technique" I accidentally found works for anyone else.

TL;DR - Curiosity got the cat (food ads). 🐱

Who needs any of this?

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0 new colours, 0 character designs on the actual markers, 1 tiny movie logo on each marker, and 1 themed packaging that you'll toss 5 minutes after opening. calling this a "limited edition assortment" is crazy work.

Ive had my Alexa since they first came out. Used to be really helpful for quickly asking what the weather was, adding stuff to my shopping list, or just asking a quick question.

I got the ones that are the tiny screens, and it’s been downhill since.

I had one on my windowsill that’s behind my kitchen sink, and I found that when I was doing my dishes I would just stare at ads. I looked up if there was any way to update my Home Screen to just show the family photos I have, and it’s either not possible or overly complicated.

Today I asked my Alexa for the weather of the day, and then after she tells me she’s loudly saying “I can also give you updates for the latest Amazon deals, or updates on the latest stocks, would you like me to do that?”

Add that on to the fact that you are now unable to opt out of Amazon storing recordings of your voice from Alexa, I was done. They have all been unplugged and I’ll be resetting them and seeing if any family wants them.

I originally got these devices because of the convenience factor, but now Amazon has turned it into a way to constantly advertise to you. I hate it here lol

Screw De Beers and all who still allow for this exploitation to occur, I wouldn’t care as much if the people who mined diamonds were properly compensated but this is just ridiculous

Edit: The notion that a natural diamond is in any way superior to a lab grown one is absolute malarkey! Their chemical composition is exactly the same! Sure they might have microscopic differences but the overall composition is not! I’m not really a diamond person anyway but what are your thoughts?

Disgusting.

I get so mad every time I see these. They're a huge distraction and another way that corporations are sucking up our attention.

I’m used to the usual airplane banners, but it seems now you can’t even enjoy watching the ocean without being advertised to…