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/Killing4MotherAgain Feb 16 '25

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.

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u/Content-Scallion-591 Feb 17 '25

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. 

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u/Ok-Geologist8296 Feb 17 '25

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.

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u/cpssn Feb 17 '25

classy consumption

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u/Ok-Geologist8296 Feb 17 '25

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

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u/cpssn Feb 17 '25

the sacrifice and suffering of shopping at small expensive stores

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u/Ok-Geologist8296 Feb 18 '25

Tbh, this sounds backhanded. Really backhanded.