Do you judge people for buying stuff that you're boycotting?
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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.
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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, it's the same with vegans / vegetarian, I think what they are doing is noble and I try to do as much as they, but I don't look down or judge people for not being able to do it.
There's enough shit in the world to worry about to start putting people down for not following every single boycott.
That said, fuck Nestle.
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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?
Mostly no, but if the company killed their kid or something like that and they continue to defend it, I start to 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?
It depends, If say it was JK Rowling that she is 100% public amount wanting to harm trans people (including trans kids) including using her money to fund that. Then Yes I wouldn't like it, If it's just something minor then probably not, Depends how close to home it comes really but I rather educate than through hate.
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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?
Mind your own business!
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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]Context matters quite a bit here. Not all boycots are created equal.
I used to be the guy who wandered into Target every other week to get one thing and left with an $150 cart full of junk I didn't plan on buying. I joined the boycotting over their DEI policy shift. I wouldn't judge someone for continuing to shop there. Though I would encourage them to spend less. I view that boycott as an important lesson in respecting all stakeholders and not bending the knee to authoritarianism, but hardly an existential crisis for anyone or anything but Target.
I'm not sure if I'm technically boycotting Tesla because I've never done any business with them. However, it's my firm conviction that someone who buys a Tesla today, is a piece of shit. Someone who knowingly invests in Tesla is a piece of shit. If they're someone I continue to interact with after that they're very likely to hear about it.
Tesla, in my opinion, is complicit in everything Elon does. It has proactively financed, and propagandized oppression and undermined democracy and the functioning of a government that is supposed to serve and represent me. Anyone who buys a Tesla today is also complicit.
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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?
a little. was kinda disappointed when some in my friends group bought the switch 2. but you can’t expect people to value the same things you do, but the judgement is natural as long as it’s in perspective.
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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?
Sort of. I understand not wanting to deal with the difficulties of attempting ethical consumption, but you're so much closer to being one of those people working in a sweatshop than you are being financially stable. It feels like you're actively shooting yourself in the foot honestly.
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It depends, If say it was JK Rowling that she is 100% public amount wanting to harm trans people (including trans kids) including using her money to fund that. Then Yes I wouldn't like it, If it's just something minor then probably not, Depends how close to home it comes really but I rather educate than through hate.
It's 2025, if someone is still giving money to Rowling I just assume they value children's stories about wizards over trans people's lives.
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Context matters quite a bit here. Not all boycots are created equal.
I used to be the guy who wandered into Target every other week to get one thing and left with an $150 cart full of junk I didn't plan on buying. I joined the boycotting over their DEI policy shift. I wouldn't judge someone for continuing to shop there. Though I would encourage them to spend less. I view that boycott as an important lesson in respecting all stakeholders and not bending the knee to authoritarianism, but hardly an existential crisis for anyone or anything but Target.
I'm not sure if I'm technically boycotting Tesla because I've never done any business with them. However, it's my firm conviction that someone who buys a Tesla today, is a piece of shit. Someone who knowingly invests in Tesla is a piece of shit. If they're someone I continue to interact with after that they're very likely to hear about it.
Tesla, in my opinion, is complicit in everything Elon does. It has proactively financed, and propagandized oppression and undermined democracy and the functioning of a government that is supposed to serve and represent me. Anyone who buys a Tesla today is also complicit.
I work downtown in my city for the state government. I usually see at lest 1 tesla per day if not more parked downtown. I'm excited when I see one that's dirty because I can wet my fingertip and wipe dirt away in the shape of, "Fuck Tesla and Fuck Elon."
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Everyone saw that Hitler salute in 2024. There wasn't a person on the planet who didn't see that. I highly distrust anyone driving around in a 2025 Tesla, the new ones with the knockoff versions of the Lucid light bars. Creepy AF to see, especially in a theoretically "progressive" area. Salute aside, he's an enemy to just about everyone on the planet for multiple reasons.
At least we know now.
Ugh, I just really don't want another ICE car. I like the Lightning and the SilvErado but I can't justify spending 70k. Would be great if another car company had an affordable option for an AWD car or crossover with 300+ miles range.
