Partly because I use mostly mac on the internet and have all sorts of tracking blockers loaded on my Firefox browser, I haven't checked for trackers in ages. The other part is a mix of lazy and not knowing what to use on a Mac.
Anyway, thanks for the warning. I expect to try one of the following in the next day or so:
http://www.lifewire.com/best-free-spyware-removal-4151293
Big money in pimping you. I'm sad to hear that Amazon is that abusive. If I find that to be true in my case (I will start looking if I like the package I install) I will "pay" Amazon back by beginning to remove business from them. It is inexcusable, honestly, that they don't allow opt out of trackers?
FWIW, does anyone use Walmart or other services for online purchases? I keep hoping Amazon will eventually get some real competition. I really would like to recognize Bezos for purchasing the Washington Post and using it for propaganda/exploitation. Using Amazon too much is one of my major shame points. I just hate driving around looking store to store that much....