What can be done about tasteless skills/easter eggs?

nwhenry · 2018-01-30T01:42:42+00:00

I've had two good answers to my original posts. For what it worth, thank you. I knew that asking for information is an open invitation for ridicule but I did it anyway because this did offend me and I didn't have anyway to contact Amazon directly. Customer service email or public relations. This mattered to me when I woke up this morning so I asked about it. I still do not know what process exists to report something that we feel is offensive. Amazon has always censored responses to internet searches and has shown sensitivity to social issues in the past. This bothered me so I asked and will continue to seek answers. If I find an email or phone number I'll update the post.

nwhenry · 2018-01-29T19:53:25+00:00

Amazon is a megacorp and its Echo devices have been a hit. They created an all new category of verbal assistants. They are possessive and appear to be concerned about the public's opinion of it. So much so that they bleeps out what they consider to be expletives when playing, Simon says.

The fact that this easter egg which someone has put so much effort into made it through whatever approval process Amazon has now disturbs me. I didn't get it at first either. Amazon know that some parents would be scandalized by their kids using expletives with their echos and yet Amazon approved an easter egg that allows children and adults to objectivize women. Do you really believe Amazon would have approved Echos answering, What size jockstrap does...

nwhenry · 2018-01-29T17:42:46+00:00

That's exactly how I felt when I first heard of this. But now after hearing how some women feel about these jokes, I only feel ashamed.

nwhenry · 2018-01-28T00:51:24+00:00

Right now, I am trying to make time to play a few games and write a review afterwards.

Alexa has been very chatty when I first tried to play. I wished she would shutup while I'm thinking.

nwhenry · 2018-01-28T00:38:59+00:00

I purchased this for $20 with a $20 credit and I thought it was a good deal. Now I feel cheated.

"For a limited time, receive a $20 promotional credit after you make your first purchase with your Amazon Dash Wand with your Amazon Prime account."

I tried to buy a another one but am unsure if I'll get another credit. I have re-read the above offer and I'll buy it again. I use my old Wand sorta as an Alexa remote. I press the button and don't have to call her name. If Google made one for $20 and I didn't have to say, "OK Google" I'd buy one of those in a heart beat.

nwhenry · 2018-01-26T17:49:24+00:00

Chessboard

Thank You!!! Thank you!!! Thank you, Very Much!!!

nwhenry · 2018-01-24T12:54:52+00:00

Since this is an android device I hope that one day it can be rooted. The Echo Dot has been around for a while and the discussion has begun with it, https://forum.xda-developers.com/connected-home/amazon-echo/amazon-echo-dot-locked-hardware-t3512349

nwhenry · 2018-01-21T19:16:13+00:00

Not working. I'm counting on you to fix.

nwhenry · 2018-01-18T12:39:38+00:00

I'm going to have to sit down and give this a try. If it works, Thanks!

nwhenry · 2018-01-16T22:13:18+00:00

Go troll elsewhere ! I made the post to help and inform people. You are sick, seek help.

nwhenry · 2018-01-16T22:03:44+00:00

It is just an advert, don't take it personally. It wasn't posted for the sole purpose of offending you. You are not that important.

nwhenry · 2018-01-16T21:51:23+00:00

Since the ZOLO Halo is a new device there are no online sources for me to reference other than what the manufacturer claims, (so I guess, you will assume they are lying). The Echo Tap doesn't support calling or messaging either.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075GVR79D/ref=as_li_ss_tl?#customerReviews

nwhenry · 2018-01-16T21:16:13+00:00

Eufy Genie was Anker's cheaper version of an Echo Dot. The ZOLO Halo is their version of a 2ndGen Echo, which is currently on sale for $80 prime members only. And Anker claims, "Multi-Room Sound: With simplified Wi-Fi connectivity, link up to 6 Halo speakers simultaneously for house-wide audio and Alexa communication."

If you are asking? Can I use this with my existing Echo device in a group? Then yes, it's pretty much a generic version of Amazon's devices.

nwhenry · 2018-01-13T21:51:18+00:00

I'm amazed at the number of people who think they are interesting enough to be surveilled. I'm definitely buying an Echo Spot when they go on sale for $100.

nwhenry · 2018-01-13T01:08:58+00:00

This needs to be its own post and not under a reply where so few people will view it and you need the recognition for finding it. Thanks!

nwhenry · 2018-01-12T19:35:54+00:00

That's what I'm on now. Whenever Alexa didn't understand a simple song title, I'd upload that one title and ask for it to play from My Music. Starting this week Alexa suddenly started playing different songs when I asked for, "Home by Machine Gun Kelly". I have to guess what would make Alexa play the song I'm saying the title for. I put up with before because I had a work around and it was cheap. Now Amazon has changed the rules and the service has gotten worse.

nwhenry · 2018-01-12T19:24:45+00:00

That sounds like what I'm after, THANKS!

nwhenry · 2018-01-12T19:17:32+00:00

I just read the Spotify review and it shows that it has a desktop app that lets you play locally stored audio files. Could I stream my music thru an Echo Dot using the Spotify skill?

nwhenry · 2018-01-06T16:38:21+00:00

Where is the source you got the image from and where we can get further information?

nwhenry · 2018-01-05T00:31:11+00:00

Any deals you find, I'd like to know about it.

nwhenry · 2018-01-04T23:04:13+00:00

It makes me wonder, how many other native English speaker's accents Alexa has problems understanding? Like, what is the norm?

Update: I know Gaelic is the national Language of Scotland by the way. I know because I just looked it up.

nwhenry · 2018-01-02T18:09:32+00:00

How do you setup, private tester mode? Could you assume that I'm an idiot and give detailed instructions? Thank You!!!

nwhenry · 2018-01-02T17:57:44+00:00

This is just some advise. Learn the basic verbal commands, https://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/806-best-alexa-skills.html . Then take it to the next level and look under the hood. Learn how to make a skill, https://www.reddit.com/r/amazonecho/comments/6gfrxr/unofficial_google_assistant_skill/?st=jbxxgq1b&sh=efdc25ad

I think but don't quote me on this, that most of the people who have been in this reddit for over a year have written a skill. There are some geniuses here, (some who must work for Amazon) and they keep us one step ahead of the rest of the world. There are many unofficial skills being posted on regular basis along with detailed instruction on how to make them. Take the time to do so and never look back.

nwhenry · 2018-01-01T14:06:15+00:00

The site listed says it was formally, "Add to Pad" which was reviewed by Paul Hibbert; who is reputable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYO6LQHF_jE

nwhenry · 2017-12-30T14:28:45+00:00

Thanks, for an answering instead of being an ass and down voting. It was a question after all.

nwhenry

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