r/Anticonsumption Feb 16 '25

Discussion What’s the point in Boycotting?

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/ManonIsTheField Feb 16 '25

they've made American life so miserable that people are like I'm not giving up my little treats because that's all we have anymore it's beyond fucked up

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u/lexihra Feb 16 '25

Meanwhile everyone in Canada is boycotting everything American and it’s working

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u/ForGrateJustice Feb 17 '25

I started boycotting everything American.... by moving to Australia! So far it's working great. But can they keep their shitty products and fast food culture over there??