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7. I don't want anything to do with Alexa.

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Thu Apr 8, 2021, 03:20 PM

Apr 2021

It annoys me when my TV wants me to speak to it to select a program. I can choose my own, thank you very much.

My phone wants me to talk to it too, but I refuse!

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Have an Android Phone? [View all] MineralMan Apr 2021 OP

I once asked Alexa if she could see me naked OriginalGeek Apr 2021 #1

The better question is if Alexa wants to see you naked n/t Silent3 Apr 2021 #9

Reminds me of a favorite scene in an old movie... Moostache Apr 2021 #2

That was hilarious back then too. FoxNewsSucks Apr 2021 #3

Tell Alexa to fart. Ocelot II Apr 2021 #4

I was just going to post that ismnotwasm Apr 2021 #5

I have not tried that, but I have heard of it. MineralMan Apr 2021 #6

lol, speaking of Siri OriginalGeek Apr 2021 #10

Some people are afraid of this technology. MineralMan Apr 2021 #11

I don't want anything to do with Alexa. Tracer Apr 2021 #7

That's OK. Your devices will let you do it your way. MineralMan Apr 2021 #12

She helps me find my phone when I misplace it. Ocelot II Apr 2021 #8

on my phone u have to say ok google...not very chummy nt msongs Apr 2021 #13

Alexa is an Amazon product. It's available on other platforms beside Google Android. Towlie Apr 2021 #14

I was going to say the same thing Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2021 #20

Just " some privacy " , certain of the amount are you ? moof Apr 2021 #15

Blue Pill, Red Pill, Black Pill? MineralMan Apr 2021 #16

You gave me my first belly laugh in a long time, MinMan! Hekate Apr 2021 #17

Happy to be of service... MineralMan Apr 2021 #18

You do know you can have an Android phone, but not have Alexa tinrobot Apr 2021 #19

Yes, of course I know that. MineralMan Apr 2021 #21