What’s the point in Boycotting?

[u/cacxte]

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?

[u/Killing4MotherAgain]

Ok but that last one is real. I'm so fucking poor. I don't shop at target or Walmart anyway but I am going to go to Kroger and get my shampoo because I can't afford anymore than I'm already paying. I have no money.

[u/madderk → u/Killing4MotherAgain]

Krogers in my area are union. I’ll always support union grocery stores over non-union ones like target and Walmart.

[u/Killing4MotherAgain → u/madderk]

Oh that's wonderful to hear!

[u/Content-Scallion-591 → u/Killing4MotherAgain]

I feel like the last one shouldn't even be included tbh.

Protesting actually is a privilege. That's why in America historically middle class and upper middle class white women have led the charge in consumer boycotts. If you literally cannot afford to not boycott, then the other people boycotting are boycotting for you. 

Survival is always #1. They win by getting rid of us. So don't feel guilty if your budget literally doesn't allow, because that's the system they intentionally developed. 

[u/Ok-Geologist8296 → u/Content-Scallion-591]

Agreed. I only shop at big box stores if I'm forced to. I don't expect someone in my hometown making $7.25 an hour at a Wendy's to do so.

[u/cpssn → u/Ok-Geologist8296]

classy consumption

[u/Ok-Geologist8296 → u/cpssn]

I do what I can. If I'm truly in need of something, I may have 0 choice, it I make an honest effort.

[u/cpssn → u/Ok-Geologist8296]

the sacrifice and suffering of shopping at small expensive stores

[u/Ok-Geologist8296 → u/cpssn]

Tbh, this sounds backhanded. Really backhanded.

[u/Killing4MotherAgain → u/[deleted]]

My curls are too specific unfortunately haha I change one thing and they look like crap

[u/nobodynocrime → u/[deleted]]

L'Oréal is the reason my hair fell out constantly for years and my scalp was always itching and breaking out. It's the only shampoo that has ever done that.

Monday is a great shampoo that is sulfate and sulfide free and $6 a bottle.

However, a lot of shampoos these days that are expensive can be worth the investment. Not Biolage or Big Sexy Hair, those are overpriced trash, but some companies are charging a premium for good ingredients and that is worth the extra imo to prevent allergic reactions or to get results for specific hair textures.

[u/Anticonsumption-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

Recommending or soliciting recommendations for specific brands and products is not appropriate in this subreddit.

[u/Killing4MotherAgain → u/[deleted]]

If you want to send me the brand feel free, I had tried shampoo bars and it gave my hair a strange texture and the curls lost body but it could be the brand!

[u/danielpetersrastet → u/[deleted]]

shampoo is mostly a scam tho

[u/nobodynocrime → u/danielpetersrastet]

What makes you say that?

What do you use to wash your hair?

[u/danielpetersrastet → u/nobodynocrime]

if I have to wash it often or near daily like in the summer or after the gym I only use water
I am not against shapoos, but using them daily promotes your scalp to produce exessive oil which makes your hair oily. So using too much shampoo promotes oily hair

[u/LesMiserableCat54 → u/Killing4MotherAgain]

You could always go to tjmaxx. They're still cool and always have discount beauty supplies! You might not be able to get the same thing every time, so if they have something you like, stock up, but it's cheap!