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14. I can't stand companies that force services on me that I didn't want ...

Thu Jan 15, 2026, 11:26 PM

Jan 15

and then make it impossible to get rid of it.

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Amazon is automatically upgrading Prime members to Alexa+. Here's how to opt out [View all] highplainsdem Jan 15 OP

Are prime members who don't use alexa affected? SheltieLover Jan 15 #1

If they have a device with Alexa. highplainsdem Jan 15 #5

Ty. No such wretched device here SheltieLover Jan 15 #7

Same question - and same reaction to Alexa in any form. n/t Ms. Toad Jan 15 #11

I had the same question AverageOldGuy Jan 15 #13

I use Alexa for controlling lights and music RandomNumbers Jan 15 #2

I have found that alexa doesn't know Ilsa Friday #18

Indeed! George McGovern Jan 15 #12

I thought it was awful and opted out of it pretty quickly NewHendoLib Jan 15 #4

My sister (and housemate) and I are both visually impaired. brer cat Friday #15

Good on you and your sister, brer cat. Cha Friday #16

Thanks, Cha. I have also been helped by the brer cat Friday #17

Oh Good! I'm on my 3rd one... I put Cha Friday #19

I have yet to come across a helpful chat bot. SunSeeker Jan 15 #9

Easy, delete your Amazon account luv2fly Jan 15 #10

Seems fine to me Sympthsical Friday #20