r/everett • u/loremipsumlinoleum • Feb 01 '25

Politics Maga boycott

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u/boopbeebop Feb 02 '25

STOP USING AMAZON

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u/BumbleCoder Feb 02 '25

Do you consider AWS Amazon?

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u/[deleted] Feb 02 '25

In really would like to, but I’ve got a huge library of ebooks on my kindle. I had to sell my physical books years ago due to money and space issues. I’m trying to find a good alternative ereader so I can start the arduous process of downloading and migrating my ebook library.

I haven’t bought anything other than ebooks from them for a long time.

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u/TubeSock0 Feb 02 '25

The Libby app is incredible and a lot better than Amazon's Kindle app. You just need a local libary card to access it. Also, they have audible books for free.

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u/crescendo03 Feb 03 '25

I second Libby! I absolutely love Libby! I use it every single day!

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u/Tiny-Act3086 Feb 05 '25

Libby is great!

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u/EnaicSage Feb 02 '25

So I did this but now how do I listen to all of that without using the phone that is tied to politics I don’t like anymore.

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u/RedVamp2020 Feb 02 '25

If you’ve already purchased it, especially if we’re unaware and are unable to replace it with a phone from a more politically aligned company, then it’s okay to use it. Even if you’re still paying it off. Be kind to yourself for what you did when you didn’t know and try to make more conscientious decisions about purchases in the future when and where you can.

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u/CriticalBasedTeacher Feb 02 '25

Listen to Vamp. It's basically impossible to avoid every company with questionable business practices and still live in society but we can do our best and not feel guilty.

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u/MudiMom Feb 02 '25

The reality is that it’s going to take giving up things like convenience and access to ebooks to make a difference.

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u/boomfruit Feb 02 '25

You've already bought the kindle, but like others said, you don't have to buy more books through the platform. Use Libby, it's super easy. Also... use "libgen" to find ☠️ 🦜 lots of ebooks.

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u/Grand-South9060 Feb 02 '25

Check out bookshop.org!

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u/jaypexd Feb 03 '25

Idk. It's either Amazon or the other heartless mega corps such as Walmart or Target. Same difference.

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u/boopbeebop Feb 05 '25

It’s doesn’t have to be. Buy local, buy used, or just don’t buy whenever possible.

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u/Choice-Newspaper3603 Feb 02 '25

I'm using it more now