r/Anticonsumption • u/cacxte • Feb 16 '25

Discussion What’s the point in Boycotting?

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It seems like everyone forgot about standing against major corporations that eliminate DEl and supporting small businesses-only to turn around and go back a few days later for something like cheaper cake. What's the point of starting a movement if everyone abandons it so quickly?

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u/Unlucky-Clock5230 Feb 16 '25

Perfection is the enemy of progress, and expecting society as a whole to join up and boycott walmart is aiming for perfection.

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u/Alaizabel Feb 17 '25

Don't let perfection be the enemy of the good!

I am Canadian. I am permanently boycotting as many American brands/companies as possible. I am aware of this as I type on Reddit.

In conclusion: Fuck Trump and his bullying, and the people gleefully cheering on his 51st state bullshit. He only had to make a joke about it and so many people latched on and it's now normalised. Fuck them all.

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u/StillPrint6505 Feb 17 '25

That’s an interesting take!

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u/Randomness-66 Feb 17 '25

I spend 20 dollars a week on groceries. I’d like to avoid them but in reality I avoid buying purchases I don’t need