Vital proteins take themselves a bit serious. I’d send it back. Terms and conditions my @$$.

Idiot behavior from self important companies should not be rewarded.

Anyone know of any dedicated communities on here or good resources (uk) for day to day frugality or at least less giving money to millionaires?

I used to use the likes of hot deals etc but it’s now just a glorified sales platform. I am talking actual communities that share suggestions and support.

Just as this this guy says

you dont get a ban for the first instance. This shows repeated offences. Lucky she has the money for a driver.

I have little patience for serial speeders. Gripe all you like, but speed limits save lives.

FFS work work work till you just die in traffic.

I am pretty decent at the no spending. Have been for a few years. I hate waste and consuming crap for the sake of it.

I do need to go back to basics. I still need to purchase and live somewhat conveniently, as I have a family. Some stuff that’s worked for me. Bulk buying once a year. Anything non perishable toilet roll, soap powder etc. I buy a years work and shove it in the garage. Agin bulk with items like salt, vinegar, oil. I then decant to smaller bottles. There are lots of sauces I can make myself. I am good at using what’s about for salad dressings. Use leftovers. I really enjoy them anyway.

There are more, I just can’t think. It’s still buying but buying less and smarter is my start.
Any other ideas that anyone can think of?

So how do we start rallying against this? Any ideas? I am trying to spend less and also choose less convenience products. Additionally I choose bargain shops, B&M even Aldi etc where I can. It’s not a big step but it’s a message.

What other options or actions can we undertake to start tackling this greedy behaviour?

If you don’t like YouTube with ads then simply don’t use it. Your life can exist without it.

You’re on a community chat board, people comment. Do you really have to be so grouchy? At least I am here part of the conversation. If you wanna be angry point it at YouTube/google etc not randoms on the internet. I can be cynical but it’s lesser than other things I could be.

Then sign in and watch them. 😀

The nice channels, those days are gone. The internet we knew has been destroyed or will be diminished to an annoying shadow pretty soon. If you had to put a % on what is now monitized or stripped for data what would it be?

Our world is so fast now, I spent years chasing it and forgot the peaceful joy that comes with slow and practical. I do miss my old CD player. Might mooch around for a second hand one as I miss exactly what you just described.

No

You are correct. But the right tool in the wrong hands is still non credible in the eyes of perception.

This is my take. Elon just showed the world what we all knew. The tool is not trustworthy. All other AI suppliers are busy trying to work on credibility that grok just butchered.

Same. The problem with going blog etc means not only work but also does not alllow you to have privacy.

We could likely have some kind of community here but it would be somewhat country specific. Would you do it products recommends upon request or pick a product category and put it out there?

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I am not in the USA so can’t access home depot. Is it this one https://www.blackanddecker.com/products/bdstga9701

It’s nice and high, Does it turn easy?

I have been trying to not buy plastic everything too. That was one of my gripes with my kitchen stuff.

With this I have to admit plastic is the right product. It needs to be light enough to turn and I suspect if it’s metal or wood it would get corroded too quick.

I’m picking and choosing my battles.

Drives me crazy. It’s a way to cause drama rather rather using words to communicate what you want say.

I am after a compost tumbler. A bit specific 🤣

Translate option works well on test.de. They have a pretty decent variety of products.

It was a pretty good read. It felt like much of what I was suspecting was laid out in a nice structure, with an idea of why it was occurring. It didn’t feel like a crazy rant. I did note they themselves are an Amazon affiliate however they did take an objective view.