JustDave
Well-known Member
Well, that's sounds self aggrandizing enough to get people's attention, but what I wanted to do was rant about all the internet garbage sites that think they're so important that I must set up an account with them. Some are necessary if they are used often such as:
Walmart for ordering and curbside pickup.
Amazon for loyal customers.
Streaming services who require monthly access to your checking account.
Etc.
But one time purchases for odd items, where you are unlikely to visit ever again, but consider themselves something on the order of Marshall Fields or Sears? A couple of years ago I bought a light switch that would automatically turn the light on inside my grandfathers clock once a week when it was time to wind. It came, but then I needed an app to run it with my phone, so I downloaded that, and it was free and straight forward.
I used it for a couple of years. Then a few weeks ago the app required me to sign up for an account or it would no longer work. What does that have to do with using a thing I'd already bought? I refused, as I often times do when some piddly outfit wants me to have an account with them for some service which itself is unnecessary. I also found a more convenient substitute reminder.
Years ago I started downloading things that required accounts. I saved my user names and passwords in a special file not connected to the internet. I now have a list of passwords for services I don't use. It numbers over a hundred.That's just for things I never use anymore. And of course, they all want their password to be one of a kind, along with my address, phone number, and whatever else they think I will give them.
OK, I'm done. I feel better. Thanks.
Walmart for ordering and curbside pickup.
Amazon for loyal customers.
Streaming services who require monthly access to your checking account.
Etc.
But one time purchases for odd items, where you are unlikely to visit ever again, but consider themselves something on the order of Marshall Fields or Sears? A couple of years ago I bought a light switch that would automatically turn the light on inside my grandfathers clock once a week when it was time to wind. It came, but then I needed an app to run it with my phone, so I downloaded that, and it was free and straight forward.
I used it for a couple of years. Then a few weeks ago the app required me to sign up for an account or it would no longer work. What does that have to do with using a thing I'd already bought? I refused, as I often times do when some piddly outfit wants me to have an account with them for some service which itself is unnecessary. I also found a more convenient substitute reminder.
Years ago I started downloading things that required accounts. I saved my user names and passwords in a special file not connected to the internet. I now have a list of passwords for services I don't use. It numbers over a hundred.That's just for things I never use anymore. And of course, they all want their password to be one of a kind, along with my address, phone number, and whatever else they think I will give them.
OK, I'm done. I feel better. Thanks.
