The "Instead of X, Try Y" Recommendations Thread - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

allaboutmusic · 02-11-2008, 01:19 PM

I thought I'd start a thread where you can let fellow TFPers about better alternatives to things we use or encounter in everyday life. It's a simple idea - you simply use the format "Instead of X, try Y" and add your reasons.

I'll start with a couple.

Instead of laundry detergent, try soap nuts (also known as soap berries or soap pods).

They clean just as well as detergent
They are much better for the environment
You can also use them in your dishwasher
They are much cheaper! Which reminds me of another laundry tip...

Instead of fabric softener, try white vinegar.

Again, it's much cheaper
It doesn't leave your clothes smelling funny
It doesn't damage fabric and does the job just as well

Glory's Sun · 02-11-2008, 01:29 PM

Instead of Grey Goose try Ketal One..

much tastier
do I really need another reason?

Hain · 02-11-2008, 01:55 PM

WARNING: I bring nothing to this conversation.

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Dammitall · 02-12-2008, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by allaboutmusic

Instead of fabric softener, try white vinegar.

Not 100% on-topic, but my mom gave me a book of all the different household applications that vinegar is good for, and it's quite impressive: Vinegar: Over 400 Various, Versatile, and Very Good Uses You've Probably Never Thought Of, by Vicki Lansky and Martha Campbell. I have a similar book for baking soda, which I couldn't find the title for, but it is equally useful and fascinating.

Crack · 02-14-2008, 01:27 PM

Instead of an Ipod, get a samsung T10. Great video, great sound quality, holds pictures and other files, and YOU DON'T NEED THAT POS ITUNES to make it work.

777 · 02-14-2008, 01:36 PM

Instead of Norton AntiVirus, try AVG. Why, cuz it's free.

Instead of Norton Firewall, try Comodo. Why, cuz it's free.

You can find these on Download.com

Willravel · 02-14-2008, 01:37 PM

Instead of Keith Olbermann, try Bill Maher. His podcast his now video, so you don't have to pay $$ for HBO. He's funnier and still smarter without sounding like the sky is falling. Also he knows he's a pundit. He doesn't pretend to be even handed.

Instead of McDonalds, try sewage. Turns out that several confirmed reports over the years verified the fact that more than occasionally the beef includes bovine fecal matter.

Instead of conservatism, try liberalism. Things are going to change whether you like it or not, so why not surf the wave? Speaking of...

Instead of scuba try surfing. Holy crap is it fun, and you're not likely to run out of air.

Instead of cats try dogs. If they bite, they let go.

Instead of Spanish, learn Japanese. Asian chicks are hot.

cyklone · 02-14-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 777

Instead of Norton AntiVirus, try AVG. Why, cuz it's free.

Instead of Norton Firewall, try Comodo. Why, cuz it's free.

You can find these on Download.com

Instead of either of these try ZoneAlarm. Why, because they have a free version which is better than most that you purchase

MexicanOnABike · 02-14-2008, 06:57 PM

instead of coke, try Pepsi! it's so much better!

Willravel · 02-14-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MexicanOnABike

instead of coke, try Pepsi! it's so much better!

I'll do you one better:
Instead of soda, try adding your favorite juices to mineral water. That way you live to see your grandkids.

The_Jazz · 02-15-2008, 05:56 AM

Instead of being complacent, get off your ass.
Instead of waiting for opportunities to appear, go find them.
Instead of waiting for your dreams to come true, realize that sometimes making them come true means destroying someone else's.

This may not apply to anyone else here, but I need to reread this thread once a week at least.

Crack · 02-15-2008, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by willravel

I'll do you one better:
Instead of soda, try adding your favorite juices to mineral water. That way you live to see your grandkids.

Instead of being an elitist mineral water drinking prick, drink a soda!

I kid.

Plan9 · 02-15-2008, 07:27 AM

Instead of shooting up your school, try getting laid.

Hain · 02-15-2008, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Crompsin

Instead of shooting up your school, try getting laid.

You really did miss your calling in life. //heavy-hearted smirk//

tinydancer · 02-16-2008, 07:11 PM

For the ladies: Instead of using Planned Parenthood's generic form of BC, try using YAZ... Cause you'll barely have a period and that just rocks.

Instead of missing your favorite tv shows, try using DVR - it's amazing! Warning - your life may start to revolve around watching your recorded faves.

intecel · 02-17-2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by guccilvr

Instead of Grey Goose try Ketal One..

much tastier
do I really need another reason?

eek... Ketel One is the only vodka I've ever gotten sick off of.

eribrav · 02-17-2008, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cyklone

Instead of either of these try ZoneAlarm. Why, because they have a free version which is better than most that you purchase

Instead of all this stuff you could get a Mac!

Hain · 02-17-2008, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by eribrav

Instead of all this stuff you could get a Mac!

Never again.

Instead of Windows, try Ubuntu. It's free.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyklone

Instead of either of these try ZoneAlarm. Why, because they have a free version which is better than most that you purchase

I thought ZoneAlarm only gives their firewall for free.

?

MexicanOnABike · 02-17-2008, 08:12 AM

no, that's comodo. Zone alarms still has a few versions that are pro.

Hain · 02-17-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MexicanOnABike

no, that's comodo. Zone alarms still has a few versions that are pro.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Augi

I thought ZoneAlarm only gives their firewall for free.

I know there are other packages to be bought from Check Point, but as far as I can see on their products' pages, only their firewall is free.

Also, Comodo has plenty of other security tools for free, also many other computer utilities for free. I don't use them, though.

Ustwo · 02-17-2008, 05:35 PM

Instead of liberalism try conservatism. We have better sex, give more money to the needy, and we have cookies.

amire · 02-17-2008, 05:42 PM

Instead of Green Day, try http://youtube.com/watch?v=aWWI2rGdda4 or http://youtube.com/watch?v=DvmUJGMJcqg. You'll get a much more raw sound, lyrics that are less controved, and a better essence of the punk movement. You also get a much bigger headache!

Punk.of.Ages · 02-17-2008, 06:17 PM

Instead of corporate, try local. No matter what it is.

02-11-2008, 01:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
allaboutmusic Aurally Fixated	The "Instead of X, Try Y" Recommendations Thread I thought I'd start a thread where you can let fellow TFPers about better alternatives to things we use or encounter in everyday life. It's a simple idea - you simply use the format "Instead of X, try Y" and add your reasons. I'll start with a couple. Instead of laundry detergent, try soap nuts (also known as soap berries or soap pods). They clean just as well as detergent They are much better for the environment You can also use them in your dishwasher They are much cheaper! Which reminds me of another laundry tip... Instead of fabric softener, try white vinegar. Again, it's much cheaper It doesn't leave your clothes smelling funny It doesn't damage fabric and does the job just as well Last edited by allaboutmusic; 02-11-2008 at 01:24 PM..

02-14-2008, 01:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Crack Misanthropic Location: Ohio! yay!	Instead of an Ipod, get a samsung T10. Great video, great sound quality, holds pictures and other files, and YOU DON'T NEED THAT POS ITUNES to make it work. __________________ Crack, you and I are long overdue for a vicious bout of mansex. ~Halx

02-14-2008, 01:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
777 drawn and redrawn Location: Some where in Southern California	Instead of Norton AntiVirus, try AVG. Why, cuz it's free. Instead of Norton Firewall, try Comodo. Why, cuz it's free. You can find these on Download.com __________________ "I don't know that I ever wanted greatness, on its own. It seems rather like wanting to be an engineer, rather than wanting to design something - or wanting to be a writer, rather than wanting to write. It should be a by-product, not a thing in itself. Otherwise, it's just an ego trip." Roger Zelazny

02-14-2008, 06:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
MexicanOnABike Location: up north	instead of coke, try Pepsi! it's so much better! __________________ - Movie Reviews - Ratings-

02-15-2008, 05:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
The_Jazz Asshole Administrator Location: Chicago	Instead of being complacent, get off your ass. Instead of waiting for opportunities to appear, go find them. Instead of waiting for your dreams to come true, realize that sometimes making them come true means destroying someone else's. This may not apply to anyone else here, but I need to reread this thread once a week at least. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin "There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush "We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo

02-11-2008, 01:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Glory's Sun Registered User	Instead of Grey Goose try Ketal One.. much tastier do I really need another reason?

02-14-2008, 01:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Instead of Keith Olbermann, try Bill Maher. His podcast his now video, so you don't have to pay $$ for HBO. He's funnier and still smarter without sounding like the sky is falling. Also he knows he's a pundit. He doesn't pretend to be even handed. Instead of McDonalds, try sewage. Turns out that several confirmed reports over the years verified the fact that more than occasionally the beef includes bovine fecal matter. Instead of conservatism, try liberalism. Things are going to change whether you like it or not, so why not surf the wave? Speaking of... Instead of scuba try surfing. Holy crap is it fun, and you're not likely to run out of air. Instead of cats try dogs. If they bite, they let go. Instead of Spanish, learn Japanese. Asian chicks are hot.

02-15-2008, 07:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	Instead of shooting up your school, try getting laid. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

02-16-2008, 07:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
tinydancer Tilted Location: Ohio	For the ladies: Instead of using Planned Parenthood's generic form of BC, try using YAZ... Cause you'll barely have a period and that just rocks. Instead of missing your favorite tv shows, try using DVR - it's amazing! Warning - your life may start to revolve around watching your recorded faves. __________________ My life has no purpose, no direction, no aim, no meaning, and yet I'm happy. I can't figure it out. What am i doing right? -Charles M. Schulz

02-17-2008, 08:12 AM	#19 (permalink)
MexicanOnABike Location: up north	no, that's comodo. Zone alarms still has a few versions that are pro. __________________ - Movie Reviews - Ratings-

02-17-2008, 05:35 PM	#21 (permalink)
Ustwo Pissing in the cornflakes	Instead of liberalism try conservatism. We have better sex, give more money to the needy, and we have cookies. __________________ Agents of the enemies who hold office in our own government, who attempt to eliminate our "freedoms" and our "right to know" are posting among us, I fear.....on this very forum. - host Obama - Know a Man by the friends he keeps. Last edited by Ustwo; 02-17-2008 at 06:05 PM..

02-17-2008, 05:42 PM	#22 (permalink)
amire Crazy	Instead of Green Day, try http://youtube.com/watch?v=aWWI2rGdda4 or http://youtube.com/watch?v=DvmUJGMJcqg. You'll get a much more raw sound, lyrics that are less controved, and a better essence of the punk movement. You also get a much bigger headache! Last edited by amire; 02-17-2008 at 05:54 PM..

02-17-2008, 06:17 PM	#23 (permalink)
Punk.of.Ages Forming Location: ....a state of pure inebriation.	Instead of corporate, try local. No matter what it is. __________________ "The fact is that censorship always defeats its own purpose, for it creates, in the end, the kind of society that is incapable of exercising real discretion..." - Henry Steel Commager "Punk rock music is great music played by really bad, drunk musicians." -Fat Mike