I just don’t use it. Not sure what exactly I’m supposed to be missing out on.

and one with no heavy accent

What a repulsive thing to say. :/

It was probably hidden by someone who isn’t a fan of the fact that these thing’s buttons make clicky noises.

This does seem like you had some kind of history of interaction with them, so you wouldn’t just be anyone to them.

If you aren’t just any random person offering them to talk, you must have known that your personal relationship is loaded with a preexisting emotional sentiment.

I would assume that you already knew exactly how they would respond and only made your offer intending to post the response here.

This is a perfect example of acting in bad faith imo.

there’s primark’s clothing which is largely made in Ireland

What makes you think that? Only two of the 793 factories Primark sources its products from are in Ireland and only eight of them are in the EU. (Source)

because they lean on automation, not because of sweatshops

Just have a look at this or this.