Have Y'all seen what Walmart is doing? They're implementing digital pricing, where you have to scan a QR code with your phone, or use their app, to find out what the price is. Talk about data mining. They also took out all the handheld scanners, so it forces you to use your phone. I think Kroger and Target are also looking into doing the same thing, including dynamic pricing, which is a fancy way of saying price gouging, with price fluctuations based on demand, kind of like how Uber does peak demand pricing. I hate it.

As an old, I don't even take my phone with me everywhere. I don't always want to bother keeping up with it, so I leave it at home on the charger. I guess people like us don't count.

So, to retail stores with no prices, even on clothing merchandise tags, restaurants with no physical menu, and businesses whose website info. can only be accessed via social media: I want nothing to do with you! I will find a way to get what I need, without you.

These stores also want to use facial recognition software to get information on your buying habits, so it's a great time to mask up in public spaces.

I wish I were being paranoid. The truth is, I probably don't even know the half of it.