>mother receives amazon echo for free >instant red flag

>>18555650
you better hide your confederate money bro

>>18555650
Perhaps you could use this to your advantage. A way of training you to watch what you say. It will build up some new skills. And, if it makes your mother happy and you love her, just let her have the object. If you have nothing to hide, then you shouldn't be too concerned.

>>18555672
I don't say much at all actually. But it's fucking creepy to have people having the ability to listen to whatever you say inside your house.

redpill her on why smashing it is the best route to take here, why haven't you done this already?

>>18555718
No, she'll think I'm a fucking loon.

>>18555724
When shes at work or whatever, take it apart, take out a few vital pieces. "oh no it stop working mom, oh well, at least it was free"

If she literally received it for free, that's seriously sketch.

>>18555683
I agree. Perhaps you could place the device somewhere less...open? Like in her room and then keep the heavy personal conversations in another room? Fact is, the NSA will implement any device you own that is capable of sending information of any form. I hate to say it, but it's just a "Deal with it" situation. Otherwise, you're going to be constantly paranoid and stressed. It ain't worth it.

>>18555724
>refrain from using the phrase cia niggers
>gib any surrounding & supporting context first so it can be made sense of
>gib documented proofs from credible sources that are already widely accepted as authorities on the matter
>don't throw too much on at once, be selective
just speak reasonably and know what you're talking about, if you're speaking truth you don't have to know shit about persuasion you only need to present it clearly to whoever you're talking to

>>18555750
>>18555751
>put a band-aid on it
or maybe take the time to explain the many potential implications of embracing shit aligned with this """""smart tech"""""" trend since that's the only thing we can do at this point that can have an impact
ffs

OP here.
Guess I'm just going to take out a few parts and stick a magnet in it when they're not around.