FWIW it’s less a list of good guys and more a list of alternatives to Amazon services. I’ll definitely read more into Instacart and consider removing them from the list. REI I’m on the fence about though, due to its somewhat unique focus on outdoors. I’m not outdoorsy, but it does seem that Huckberry (already on the list) is a good replacement for REI, at a glance. Would you be willing to verify that for me?
Your point about brick and mortar stores is true, but my intention is to provide more 1:1 replacements to Amazon’s delivery services.
Most Amazon users know they can go out and get the same products at stores, but they use Amazon for the convenience of having the item delivered. Furthermore, some people use online stores due to disabilities.
I’ll be sure to add a note on the infographic about the effectiveness of buying locally at physical stores. Thank you so much for your recommendations!
That’s fair, I’d vent too if I thought everyone around me was doing nothing. But they are doing something, and that should be encouraged.
No matter if you think your actions are more justified, and they’re not doing enough. What they’re doing is contributing to the same cause. Don’t make enemies out of your allies.
Well, Antifa also doesn’t constantly say “we’re doing illegal things guys, you need to do illegal things too!” Your praxis isn’t exactly hiding your intentions. And you’re not motivating anyone, you’re shitting on any effort anyone makes that you see as less effective than your own.
Hmm, could be an issue with inter-instance posting. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I’ll try to fix that ASAP.
EDIT: Should be fixed now. Thank you!
Sounds like you’re already doing your part!
You can’t even convince them to switch to something that works fine, either. Been trying to get my peers to run some type of Linux for the past year or so, because it really does just work now - for daily office activities and gaming.
But, they know Windows so they stick with Windows. That’s why I’m hoping an announced temporary boycott will break their link with these megacorps enough to help them see that you really can just switch.
Gotcha. Are there any viable alternatives to AWS I could help promote? I’d imagine it’s hard to find a web hosting service that isn’t an evil corporation.
Great idea! I’ll start doing my research now. Do you know of any alternatives off the top of your head?
Good point. I view this as more of a way to get the politically inactive to start being active. As I said in response to another comment, it’s easier to get most people to give up stuff like that for a week than forever. I plan to continue my own personal boycott indefinitely, and I encourage others to do the same. That said, most people balk at the idea of permanently ridding themselves of a major shackle on their lives - because they simply don’t see it that way. Every journey begins with a single step, and my hope is this can convince enough people to take that first step.
Internet blackout would definitely mean staying uninformed for a week, but honestly that doesn’t sound like a terrible idea.
Not everyone is going to be a radical, no matter what’s right or what’s wrong.
Pushing the public to take a step toward less dependence on corporations is still a good thing. Is it the cure-all? No. But a step in the right direction is what a lot of people need to start waking up.
I assume because this is more for the normies. I plan to keep my wallet away from these companies regardless, but some people need a little push.
If they can give up Amazon for a week, maybe they realize they can live without it. But I think more politically inactive people can be convinced with “only for a week” than “boycott this corporation that you’ve been dependent on your whole life forever.” Sometimes it’s about getting people to take that first step.
Riiiight, because organizing people to turn away from corporations won’t help in the slightest. They surely won’t find alternatives to Walmart and Amazon in the weeklong boycotts. Nobody will start looking into farmers’ markets due to not buying groceries at Walmart.
Every little bit helps, and the majority of the American public cannot be convinced to approach radical action. They have to get their feet wet. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.
That’s a great idea! I know that Build The Resistance has training courses, but I have not yet looked into them.
That’s awesome! Keep up the good work!
I’f be very grateful if you could reply with some of those businesses here, I’d love to add them to the list :)