Do you judge people for buying stuff that you're boycotting?
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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?
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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 judge people for many things, like all people do.
They say only God can judge me, and she seems to be okay with those people doing those things, so who am I to judge?
A people, that's who.
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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?
It kind of depends on the reason for the boycott and how widely it's understood. Like I for sure judge anyone who buys a cybertuck today.
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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 try not to judge people unless they meet certain conditions.
For example, they're well known public people like politicians or other celebrities.
Or I've observed them do something that I believe they must know is wrong if they are able to think rationally. (That category catches most people who argue with me online.)
But for buying something being boycotted, there's a good chance they are unaware.
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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, but generally not really harshly. I just assume they don't know any better or don't have the determination to live up to their ideals.
Unless of course they genuinely are awful people, but in that event, there are signs far more relevant than merely not sharing my boycotts.
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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?
Yeah, but to a lesser degree.
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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?
Well, no, not everyone is equally informed to begin with. And you can't make such a blanket statement as "if you don't live like I do you're a terrible person", reality is nuanced, always.
However , I will judge the hell out of them and add them to my mental lists of People Who Do This Or That. But no, they're not necessarily terrible persons
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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]Sometimes. If somebody claims to be a gay ally, but then eats at Chick-fil-A and shops at Target or Hobby Lobby, they’re not really being an ally. You’ve gotta put your money where your mouth is if you want any change in this world. Stop giving money to people that hate you.
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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 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.
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Sometimes. If somebody claims to be a gay ally, but then eats at Chick-fil-A and shops at Target or Hobby Lobby, they’re not really being an ally. You’ve gotta put your money where your mouth is if you want any change in this world. Stop giving money to people that hate you.
wrote last edited by [email protected]Chick fila a and hobby lobby for sure
Target will get a bit of leeway from me.
The other two are run by people who have actively funneled money towards shit like conversion therapy
Target, unless I've missed something, just kind of pulled their DEI initiatives, so while they're not doing anything to make the situation better for LGBTQ people, they're not trying to actively make shit worse for them either.
Also nothing chick fila a or hobby lobby sells is particularly essential, you don't need craft supplies and fast food. Target at least sells basic essentials like clothes, groceries, medications, etc. and sometimes they're the only or most affordable place in town to get those things, so I can't exactly begrudge people for shopping there for those things unless I know there's a better alternative.
If you can, you shouldn't shop at target of course, but you gotta do what you gotta do.
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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?
First of all, I would ask them if they're familiar with the boycott and the reasons why it is happening. If they are, ask them them if they have a reason not to participate. Based on that, and how serious the cause behind the boycott is, I would 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?
We all have different priorities in life. I'm far from perfect so I'm in no place to assume moral superiority over someone just because of a product they purchased.
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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 you don't have to support terrible people and you knowingly do anyway, it's not going to be easy to make a discernment personally.
I think a lot of people haven't come to the awareness that there is NO such thing as ethical consumption under our current systems tho (and you can't boycott everything bad without causing a lot more worse stuff.)
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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?
Only if consumption is conspicuous... like big concerts purchased via a parasite monopoly or their scalpers.
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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've learned that the vast vast vast majority of people don't care. I can spend all my time hating everyone for being lazy and ordering daily items from Amazon, or eating Chick Fil A, or whatever, but I'll end up hating 99% of the population. I don't have time for that.
All I can do is focus on myself and what I spend my money on. Sure I educate where I can, but you don't want to be the preachy person either, because they'll just start ignoring you. Do what you can, but if you're going to judge people for buying things - you're going to judge everyone - and then that's more on you.
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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?
Judging people is bad practice, and it's none of my business. This post reminds me of The Good Place.
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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]The judging I do is a little bit different. When people complain about not being able to Use their electronic device, but then they insist on buying items that have crappy interfaces. I have a hard time having any sympathy for them.
My attitude is if you don’t want shit interface then don’t buy a shit product.
The problem is so many people have done it so many times over that most devices have a crappy interface.
Most times I don’t say anything to people because they don’t want to hear it anyways
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Yes, but generally not really harshly. I just assume they don't know any better or don't have the determination to live up to their ideals.
Unless of course they genuinely are awful people, but in that event, there are signs far more relevant than merely not sharing my boycotts.
Yeah, for instance, I have not shopped at Walmart in, I think, six years, and so when I have met people who shop at Walmart, I'm just like, okay, I guess something's going on that means that you have to shop at Walmart. Sucks for you, but hopefully you will choose not to shop at Walmart in the future when you can.
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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 judge people who claim to be boycotting something they were never planning on purchasing. That's like not collecting stamps as a hobby.
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I've learned that the vast vast vast majority of people don't care. I can spend all my time hating everyone for being lazy and ordering daily items from Amazon, or eating Chick Fil A, or whatever, but I'll end up hating 99% of the population. I don't have time for that.
All I can do is focus on myself and what I spend my money on. Sure I educate where I can, but you don't want to be the preachy person either, because they'll just start ignoring you. Do what you can, but if you're going to judge people for buying things - you're going to judge everyone - and then that's more on you.
Probably the most grounded answer here.
