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BidenRocks

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6. So many settings!

Reply to dalton99a (Original post)

Sat May 16, 2026, 04:43 AM

Yesterday

Most people pick one and never change.
The VCR remote ended up with 50 buttons. We still only used about 12.
My car is smart but I set it and forget it.
More to go wrong isn't better.
It's also not smart to make me mad!

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Why 'Smart' Products Have Started to Look Like the Dumb Choice [View all] dalton99a Yesterday OP

ones suspects many buyers unaware of the spying their new tv does nt msongs Yesterday #1

+1 dalton99a Yesterday #3

In my hardware store job, I often promote "Lo-tech" products as the best choice; and I usually get agreement from the NBachers Yesterday #2

I so agree with your NJCher Yesterday #4

Until a "smart" appliance asks "Would you like me to smite them for you?" Buns_of_Fire Yesterday #5

So many settings! BidenRocks Yesterday #6

I have a "dumb" flip phone. I'm sorta cranky about having to carry a cell phone. hunter 22 hrs ago #7

In your opinion, who's *currently* losing the dongle enshitification race ? nt eppur_se_muova 15 hrs ago #9

Yeah, I'd like to know too irisblue 15 hrs ago #10

I like my smart lightbulbs, and fitness tracker watch somewhat. Other than that, meh to 'smart' stuff. RandomNumbers 22 hrs ago #8

Like my all-time favorite YouTube ad . . . . hatrack 12 hrs ago #11