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Why do people keep focusing on which company to blame. It's not a Amazon VS Google issue. It's a Tech-Company VS Consumer problem.

If you give me a shitty experience because you want to dominate the world, well too bad, I'm opting out. I couldn't care less who's fault it is, I am the customer, I am right, and if you want to earn my money it's your duty to deliver me a great experience.

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I wouldn't say it's their duty. If you're not paying them, they don't owe you anything. If you are paying them, they only owe you what they promised.

However, your sentiment is correct since it is a two-way street. You don't owe them your time or money when they make stupid decisions. You just cut ties with them and they lose out.

Yes, I pay $900 for a "smart tv" that locks me into their shitty apps. I buy an echo show and am now in the middle of some war. If you bought an iPod you were locked in to their store.

fuck these devices. I'm not paying for less freedom.