Post #180631
2026-01-30 06:35 UTC
Replies (12)
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@EpicMuch@sh.itjust.works 2026-01-30 06:38
Dropout.tv Great content, rewards creative talent, more than fair price
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@bigboismith@lemmy.world 2026-01-30 11:51
Electricity and water. Those actually have a real cost to provide, unlike software
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@hperrin@lemmy.ca 2026-01-30 07:25
I honestly think there are very few things that make sense as a subscription service. Basically all software that runs on your computer (Adobe, Office, etc) make 0 sense being a subscription. Honestly, most web software could just be made to run on your computer. Things like email, cloud storage, phone service, that have ongoing non-development related costs make sense. Media is the worst offender. Just let me pay for a download and watch/listen to something.
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@Today@lemmy.world 2026-01-30 08:22
Our art museum is free but for 100/yr we used to get a subscription that got us 4 free tickets per day to visiting exhibits that are normally $16 each, plus free parking which is normally $10 and it's across the street from a big park with food trucks and activities. Also, the zoo and botanical garden memberships that offer reciprocity with a bunch of other zoos or gardens.
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@Twanquility@feddit.dk 2026-01-30 07:08
Mail provider. There are very cheap and privacy friendly options. Like 1 euro pr. month.
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@cupcakezealot@piefed.blahaj.zone 2026-01-30 15:53
dropout beacon pbs passport my local library
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@Thoven@lemdro.id 2026-01-31 17:14
Mullvad VPN. $5 a month for 5 concurrent high speed connections. No fake sales, no BS. Music streaming services are close. As I understand it the artists don't get a great deal, but as a consumer ~$12/m is on the high end of reasonable for unlimited access to high quality music. And unlike with television streaming services there's very little exclusivity bullshit. You can listen to most anything most anywhere.
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@some_kind_of_guy@lemmy.world 2026-01-30 19:14
My state has a special state parks license plate with a parking benefit. Free parking at almost every state park. This includes beaches, nature reserves, mountains, hiking areas, skiing areas, etc. Having the plates on means you just park and go, no kiosks or paper slips, putting money in a box or dealing with someone. Parking is $5 and up, and the plate is only $40 extra (on top of normal vehicle registration fees), so it can pay for itself many times over the course of a year.
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@HubertManne@piefed.social 2026-01-30 18:29
I hate to say this but value wise amazon. You get the shipping benefit, songs, videos, and video games. Its not the best at anything in particular but you get a pretty good bang for the buck.
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@sem@piefed.blahaj.zone 2026-01-31 12:42
Where I live, the subway is expensive :( I used to never see people hopping the gate but now I do every time.
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@hyacin@lemmy.ml 2026-01-31 15:32
Coffee delivery. I use a fairly consistent amount, so I don't get as overloaded/running out as some other things I've tried to subscribe to - and it lets me bypass "big grocery", and get better quality product directly from the roaster/blender.
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@HulkSmashBurgers@reddthat.com 2026-01-30 14:44
Lol your not wrong (despite the legality of it).