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?

  • stinerman@midwest.social
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    5 days ago

    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.

    • aramis87@fedia.io
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      5 days ago

      I agree with this. I would also add that sometimes time / convenience is a factor. I’ve a friend who orders from Amazon because she’s disabled; I’ve another friend who has three kids and she’s doing her online shopping for back-to-school late at night because that’s literally the only free time she has to do it and all the stores are closed.

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      4 days ago

      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).