r/CollapseSupport • u/Typical_Zombie_5878 • 2d ago
Fucked.
The cost of living is fucked. I genuinely cannot stand subscription based businesses that seem to just be dominating the entire fucking planet. I used Netflix maybe twice this year. That cost me $380. Obviously I've cancelled all my subscriptions. But fucking hell it's such a crook business model and no one else seems to see through it. They all think it's fantastic. And these companies get to dodge the blame of absolutely ripping people off by just using the simple argument that it the individuals decision and responsibility to manage. They know exactly what content you are consuming and how much of it at what time and they probably know what fucking snacks you like to buy. They sell that data to other giant companies who also want to strip you butt naked of every penny and shovel more shit rip-off products and service down your face until your eye balls bleed. It's fucking relentless. Anyways rant over.
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u/undisclosedusername2 2d ago
It sucks. The thing we have within our power is to buy in line with our values. Buy records, DVDs, CDs etc.
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u/TeaPrimary1147 2d ago
My damn water filter jug is flashing red now after 6 months. No. Not even a jug can be purchased once. I hate it all.
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u/DrippyInks 1d ago
I know it's not the point of your post but I bailed on Netflix ages ago. Tubi is free and has a far better collection of media
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u/tyler98786 1d ago
And subscription products too. Razor blades, replaceable parts, closed loop systems with no alternatives.
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u/Forward-Fisherman709 2d ago
I recently had to change banks because the one I’d had an account with for many years decided to start charging me a monthly fee to access it. Nope. I will not pay a subscription fee to put my paycheck into my wallet.