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If We the public really understood that we hold the pecuniary purse strings, we would rein in the Oligarchs overreach and exploit. We hold this tremendous power, we must use it. Buy local.

This!

I never subscribed to Apple TV and infrequently use prime. But I live in a remote area, so,sometimes there are no good alternatives

I haven’t used Amazon in years. It’s easier than you think. I have an apple phone but if it broke, I’d do without it.

Everyone one doing an imperfect 'something' is better than a small number being perfect. Do what you can.

I was able to drop Prime and start buying locally because I realized what a lazy bastard I've become.

but seeing as how a lot of people won't buy less from them, the more we do the better

Dropping Amazon last year was easy. Lots of local and online alternatives. We also added a Costco membership. We've paused Apple hardware purchases and will cut back Apple subscriptions if they keep removing apps like IceBlock.

Switched to ebay, and buying direct. Works great

Is that possible?

This is a targeted, time limited boycott. Banks would be difficult to do. My paycheck is automatically deposited, and I have to pay monthly bills. I know Fight Club took on banks, but it is difficult to do in reality.

Give us some guidance here, Scott, while you collect a couple hundred grand for a speech in Jackson Hole.

Cancel our Netflix subscription? Stop using Windows 11 operating system? Throw the iPhone in a river??

Yes, for 1 month, try the alternative. Honestly, trying other apps once and a while increases competition and will improve your favorite app.

All the more reason to boycott Amazon and end its control over so much of retail. The longer we wait, the worse that will get.

Does this include buying stock on the dip?

Great! & let’s add: Project 2025 supporters shaping what is happening now!! Koch Industries owns: * Angel Soft, Quilted Northern, Soft 'n Gentle * Brawny, Sparkle * Dixie cups, plates, & Vanity Fair napkins * Advantage, Spectrum, ImagePlus Uline Coors Walmart ExxonMobil Shell Oil

Do as many as you can. Even boycotting one is helpful

Bezos just cut 1/3 of WaPos staff. Can we agree to boycott Amazon now??

Uber is probably the most vulnerable cuz there are easy alternatives available to almost everyone in urban areas; use a cab or Lyft. And it’s got to be cancel not just “don’t use.” Make it hurt. Set a number goal, too. 1M. Make no small plans…

1M not 1,000 cancellations by February 28 has to be the goal. “Make no small plans; they have no magic to stir men’s souls and probably themselves will not be realized…” Amazon won’t even notice 1k. And its “cancel” not just “don’t use.” QUIT AMAZON!

I’m in!

I agree. At some point a broad strike might be necessary but rn we’re better off with a targeted boycott likely to dramatically succeed and demonstrate our power. The wider the boycott in a continental, diverse nation of 340m, the lower are chances of impactful success

He did

So basically, the US economy

I have already paid for Netflix for February but could put it on pause. I don’t pay for YouTube, would it help to not use it?

Good, I was being sarcastic, sorry

Yes Amazon Prime is a hard one to cancel. I m basically not making any purchases with them unless I have no choice.

Weak

I cancelled ChatGPT and Amazon.

Today I didn't use Amazon for some products & went direct to sellers website I got the same products at $120 for $80 direct People need to do this for ethical reasons but they're also going to find these companies are absolutely rinsing them Amazon is a bad product in 2026. I am so glad to leave.

Support for this post comes from GTFO. Losing touch of reality as a wealthy media figure can be difficult; that's why GTFO helps me realize that sometimes a good idea is nothing more than empty nonsense. Expecting hardworking people to uproot life's simple conveniences is just what GTFO is made for.

It’s not that hard to give up something, ask a Canadian

I have an apple phone 😡, which I’m hating more every update, but the others? easy, I haven’t done business directly with any of these goons since the child rapist was “elected.” One exception is excel. what should I use instead?

Thanks Scott, As a Canadian, looking to be American Free. I’ve replaced ChatGPT with Kimi. I’m aware Kimi is Chinese owned, I trust the Chinese more than I trust the US.

@indivisible.org please promote this within your network

so how, exactly, are we supposed to find small business alternatives without Google, Meta, Microsoft Bing? And how, as a small, online business, am I supposed to connect with new customers without social media (organic or paid) ???

I cannot envision doing my job without many of those companies.

Sweet I'm already 10/10, except MS at work because I don't get to choose that :/

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 This is the way to go Let’s go people I have been down this road one year already Believe I miss NOTHING from prime and Netflix

6 of those I never use to begin with and the other 4 I limit as much as I can get away with most of the time so not much for me to do there.

Palantir

How about send the cash you save to: www.standwithminnesota.com

We're a grassroots group in #SanFrancisco, focusing on cancelling #Amazon -- 1,000 cancellations by February 28. It's not a lot, but we gotta start somewhere. defundbillionaires.org#defund

Cancelled Facebook & Instagram. Will not use Amazon during Feb. and will probably cancel Prime & Apple Music

I'm down to BlueSky on my socials 🤷

There is going to be a whole lot of that happening in Europe. You can try Proton for email and drive. Mistral LeChat for AI. Vivaldi for browser. Super Notes for google keep equivalent.

Easy 8 out of 10. Google and Microsoft are part of my business

I did most of this about a year ago.

oh please ANYTHING BUT youtube! (i will do my best)

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Canceled Prime and Netflix long ago. No longer use Amazon. Deleted FB in 2016, also deleted X & Instagram

You forgot TIKTOK

🖕AMAZON 🖕ICE

Amazon is easy folks. Loads of alternatives (e.g., Chewy, for your pet supplies). Also, I’m on here/Bluesky, as opposed to Threads/Instagram, for the month of February. And finally, if your iPhone isn’t shattered, wait a month before buying a new one.

I don't understand this one at all.

Came here for this. I haven’t found anything on Netflix.

Thank You @profgalloway.com 👇🏼👇🏼💲🇺🇸💲