Why accept it? There’s no added value for me in having a TV with a room-facing camera. None.
I don’t see the problem with having to use a remote control. In fact, my 2008-era 20″ LCD screen does exactly what I want it to, and not a bit more or less.
Same goes for an Amazon Echo. I got a trial of an Amazon Prime account because I needed to order something specific for work. For the rest of the month, I didn’t feel moved to order anything else via Amazon, so I dumped the membership.
I can buy 99% of what I need for cash within 5 min walking distance of my home, so what do I need a bug in my room for? Frankly, I don’t want shopping to be entirely easy or convenient — if it’s either, it would mean that I’d consume more, and I’d rather keep my consumption to a minimum.
BTW – I don’t go to malls either. For housewares, there’s a big hardware store that also sells home goods. For hardware, there’s another hardware store. For groceries, there are a few grocery stores and supermarkets. Clothing, there’s a whole street of random clothing and shoe stores near where my GF lives, it’s great.
