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CarolynCStamp@mastodon.social
Oct 7, 2026, 6:05 PM
RE: https://flipboard.com/@theverge/the-verge-5hobbaa8z/-/a--aCO4ysUQfmn7zhNb8LNQQ%3Aa%3A43611565-%2F0
"Tech companies have promised that the future of AI is that ordinary people will have “agents” completing tasks: scheduling meetings, looking for deals on socks, sifting through their inbox and replying to emails, and yes, ordering food on their behalf."
To me, this shows how lazy the tech bros are. I don't want or don't need servants, real or imaginary.
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CarolynCStamp@mastodon.social
Oct 7, 2026, 6:07 PM
Also, I hate the Uber and DoorDash models, so no longer order takeout because I won't support it.
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Mark Shane Haydenmsh@coales.co
Oct 7, 2026, 8:32 PM
@CStamp so like...I don't get the value proposition of this new startup because they say they work best for people who "know where they want to eat"
But if you know then why not just be an Old Person like me and, you know, phone the place to make your takeaway order? If you are Modern some of them even have WEBSITES. Can't be arsed to get off your butt to pick it up? Good local spots will even deliver, and the price is still way better than The Apps!
The pace at which we are being compelled to turn into big soft blobs controlled by "AI" machines is astounding.
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CarolynCStamp@mastodon.social
Oct 7, 2026, 8:34 PM
@msh I have heard that even calling in an order for pickup means that they have to pay the 30% or whatever to the tech bros, so I just go and order in person.
Some people just don't seem to like doing people things anymore.
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Mark Shane Haydenmsh@coales.co
Oct 7, 2026, 8:39 PM
@CStamp where the jurisdiction allows for such restrictions they are "supposed to" but I'm just calling "to ask when you're open" :blobtonguewink:
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Mark Shane Haydenmsh@coales.co
Oct 7, 2026, 8:41 PM
@CStamp (I get the not wanting to do People Things; it can be a source of anxiety for me...but not doing People Things is how we all become reverse centaurs)
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