Do you judge people for buying stuff that you're boycotting?
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I hate to break it to you but in many parts of the rural US, Walmart is the only option to buy things. They have monopolized and killed small grocers, mechanics, and pharmacies. Walmart is the only place within a reasonable distance that I can get my (lifesaving) medication for a cost that I can afford. I hate doing it but there is literally no other option for me.
You're right, unfortunately. That's a reality in some rural areas. My experience does come from a city with options, and I'm judging those folks.
One positive is that so many things can be delivered now, which helps to supplement the absence of local businesses put under by Walmart, and can even create more local businesses. While you may not have the option with certain medications, spending 30% less there will make a difference. -
I seen too many internet forums saying that if you don't boycott X, Y, and Z, then you're a "terrible person". What do you think about that?
No. I might explain them why they should boycott it from now on. But I do it only if their political views align with valid reasons to boycott
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Lol I'm about to type the exact same thought and saw you put it even better than I would.
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I seen too many internet forums saying that if you don't boycott X, Y, and Z, then you're a "terrible person". What do you think about that?
Depends. Not every boycott is equally easy to pull off. Apparently the CEO of Nestle doesn’t believe in the basic human right of clean water. Makes me want to boycott them but… where do you even start. That’s about 1/3 of our supermarkets stocks. Also Amazon has the market cornered in a lot of ways / places. I’ve been able to not order but I know people who have 0 viable alternatives for things they need.
Then again if it’s something like people picking Starbucks over the local coffee shop next to it while preaching moral superiority… yeah, then I’ll judge.
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I seen too many internet forums saying that if you don't boycott X, Y, and Z, then you're a "terrible person". What do you think about that?
Nah, there's already enough to try and keep up with no need to add to the pile. If its friends I might just comment why I dont. I wouldn't expect them to change though if they didnt care.
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I seen too many internet forums saying that if you don't boycott X, Y, and Z, then you're a "terrible person". What do you think about that?
I particularly judge people who don’t boycott anything at all. The people who say “I’m here for a good time, not a long time”. But I don’t judge them absolutely. I was late to the game myself so I don’t blame them. But I still think it’s their and our responsibility to do so. TLDR: no to blame, but yes to judgement.
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I seen too many internet forums saying that if you don't boycott X, Y, and Z, then you're a "terrible person". What do you think about that?
wrote last edited by [email protected]I ignore boycotts because they tend to affect the common employees of the targeted company more than the CEOs they're aimed at. Congrats, you clicked on Brand X instead of Brand Y. Your uncle got laid off when the quarterly numbers went down, but a billionaire has $3 less now, and more importantly you feel like a hero. Way to go, Joan of Arc!
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I seen too many internet forums saying that if you don't boycott X, Y, and Z, then you're a "terrible person". What do you think about that?
Nobody's perfect, sometimes they need to buy some to make a special day for someone they love and even in the strictist ideals you can forgive that, as much as you may not agree. Also my boycotts are my ideals not others so no reason to think less of someone else cause they're doing their thing with their knowledge on it all. Mean there may be limits but think that gives the impression of my thoughts.
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I think people should boycott entities that they feel deserve it, but only to the extent that their financial situation warrants it. For example, I try to not buy from Amazon. I think everyone should do this, but I have the luxury of being able to afford paying more for the same thing bought elsewhere. Some people don't, and that's OK.
I live on an island in Alaska, so my Amazon alternatives are usually Walmart, maybe Target... not a lot of others. If I can buy direct from the company I will, but a lot of times Amazon is the only real option (and no option to buy local).
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I seen too many internet forums saying that if you don't boycott X, Y, and Z, then you're a "terrible person". What do you think about that?
Here in Canada, the products we're boycotting have been marked down because people wouldn't buy them otherwise. Someone that has less money than I have might need to buy the cheaper products so I'm not going to judge them for that.
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I ignore boycotts because they tend to affect the common employees of the targeted company more than the CEOs they're aimed at. Congrats, you clicked on Brand X instead of Brand Y. Your uncle got laid off when the quarterly numbers went down, but a billionaire has $3 less now, and more importantly you feel like a hero. Way to go, Joan of Arc!
The $3 is going to another company so someone will be less likely to be laid off at that company. And if you're boycotting companies that treat employees unfairly, it will mean companies that treat their employees more fairly will be selling more and would be hiring more people. End result is more people working at fair companies and fewer people working at shitty companies. This is a net benefit.
And it's not just $3 it's $3 multiplied by all of the people participating in the boycott.
And yes boycotts actually do work. I'm in Canada and boycotts are kinda our thing here, and we're already seeing a change in products being stocked on shelves now because the products from a certain country are selling so poorly. If boycotts don't work where you live it's because others have bought into the same bullshit that you have. They work if enough people do it, and if you're not doing it, you're part of the reason why it doesn't work.
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My main hobby is not collecting stamps. lol, I'm going to use that somewhere.
I'm more into not collecting coins myself.
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Some people may not be informed about what is happening
They probably dont care about what a rich person does in a country on another continent
"Davon haben wir nichts gewusst" was a shit excuse back then and an even worse excuse now, in the internet connected world.
::: spoiler Tap for spoiler
Davon haben wir nichts gewusst" ("We knew nothing about that")
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I'm more into not collecting coins myself.
That's a solid a hobby. I used to not collect football and baseball cards but in my rapidly approaching old person days, I'm really into not collecting antiques.
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I seen too many internet forums saying that if you don't boycott X, Y, and Z, then you're a "terrible person". What do you think about that?
If they’re aware of the issue with it and do it anyways, yes. Absolutely.
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I seen too many internet forums saying that if you don't boycott X, Y, and Z, then you're a "terrible person". What do you think about that?
Oh I bet the wealthy love it when the working class are at other's throats over what brands they should boycott.
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I seen too many internet forums saying that if you don't boycott X, Y, and Z, then you're a "terrible person". What do you think about that?
No.
The holier-than-thou consumer nonsense becomes a tad silly when you realize you're typing out your judgement on a computer assembled with child or slave labor. And every single one of us is using a device in that category.
I appreciate people trying to be conscientious, but judging other people's consumer choices is silly to me.
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I live on an island in Alaska, so my Amazon alternatives are usually Walmart, maybe Target... not a lot of others. If I can buy direct from the company I will, but a lot of times Amazon is the only real option (and no option to buy local).
Yep some people don't have a lot of other options.
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I seen too many internet forums saying that if you don't boycott X, Y, and Z, then you're a "terrible person". What do you think about that?
Yes.
My son has a genetic disorder and receives care from my country’s socialized medical system.
Donald Trump has threatened to annex my country. I would not be able to afford the treatments that keep my son alive under Trump.
I boycott American goods like my child’s life depends on it.
People need to understand that Trump’s threats towards the USA’s former allies imply deadly consequences. Fuck Trump, fuck maga, and fuck anyone who supports them by buying their shitty goods. Unless you have absolutely no choice, don’t buy American. -
I didn't used to, but I'm getting more judgemental as time goes on. I'm an ally and involved in LGBTQIA orgs and I can't tell you how many gay friends and acquaintances I have that still go to Chick-fil-A and Walmart. I'm harsher with those two, but now, I'll speak out against folks going to Target as well. Even without Target, Walmart and Amazon, I still have no trouble buying anything I need without inconvenience.
The only language large corporations speak is money and if you can't even boycott a company that makes mid fast food that's spending money to take away your rights, it seems pathetic to me.I can't even get my family members to stop spending money on potter merchandise, I appreciate you.
