VerilyFemme

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[–] VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

I'f be very grateful if you could reply with some of those businesses here, I'd love to add them to the list :)

wtf are current events even lmao

[–] VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 days ago (3 children)

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!

[–] VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

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.

[–] VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 days ago (3 children)

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.

[–] VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

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!

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Amazon Shopping Alternatives (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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To follow up my previous post, I did some research on alternatives to Amazon Shopping to suggest to anyone interested in ditching Amazon. Note that I have not personally read each company's mission statement. AFAIK, all of these businesses are registered as B Corporations.

Sources: Rolling Stone, The Good Trade

BLK + GRN

blkgrn.com

Black-owned Natural Beauty Products


Bookshop

bookshop.org

Books, Audiobooks, Texbooks, Puzzles, and Gifts


Chewy

chewy.com

Pet Food, Toys, and Accessories


Credo Beauty

credobeauty.com

Beauty, Skincare, and Fragrance


Earth Hero

earthhero.com

Home Goods and Baby Essentials


Etsy

etsy.com

Crafts, Decor, Gifts, and DIY Designs


Grove Collaborative

grove.co

Health/Personal Care Products and Cleaning Supplies


Hive

hivebrands.com

Pantry Items and Household Goods


Huckberry

huckberry.com

Clothing, Accessories, Fitness Equipment, and Hiking Gear.


Instacart

instacart.com

Groceries


Package Free

packagefreeshop.com

Bath & Body, Home Goods and Bulk Purchases


Public Goods

publicgoods.com

Home Goods, Skincare, and Bath & Beauty


REI

rei.com

Travel, Outdoors, and Sports Apparel/Accessories.


Thrive Market

thrivemarket.com

Groceries, Supplements, and Snacks


Uncommon Goods

uncommongoods.com

Gifts


World Market

worldmarket.com

Home Decor and Gifts

If anyone has any reasons that any of these sites aren't a good replacement for Amazon (ie shitty business practices), please let me know so that I can reconsider their inclusion on this list. If anyone has more suggestions as well, I'm all ears. I'll be working on an infographic with this same information as well, to be more easily spread throughout social media.

[–] VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

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.

[–] VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

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?

[–] VerilyFemme@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 2 days ago (2 children)

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.

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Monetary Protests (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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I was sent this by a friend who saw it trending around various social media which I don't use.

Personally, I think it would do good to lengthen the economic blackouts to 3-7 days. But, any coordination helps, and I think the weeklong corporate boycotts will at least send a message.

I'm looking for other places to share this. I checked BuildTheResistance, but I couldn't figure out a way to submit dates for a protest without a link to a site. I have a link for the February 28th blackout, and I would be grateful to anyone that could help me in sourcing these other protests.

EDIT: found the sources! They're all by The People's Union USA. It's just that all the boycotts besides the 28th are tucked away in their FAQs page.

I should say, as well: I think general boycotts are a good idea, and I support the idea of protesting on these dates. However, I don't necessarily trust The People's Union USA. They have a login feature. Don't be so foolish as to make an account on a fucking resistance website.

 
 

I find it hard to believe that this was done unironically by right-wingers, every second of it is hilarious. Though I guess Poe's Law dictates it's probably real.

 

This is one of those videos where the quotes just pop into my head at random in daily life.

Now you look at me, and you look at Samoa Joe...

 
 

You're just mad because I'll be able to do something with my fuckin guitar hands that you'll never be able to achieve in your fucking life, kid.

 
 
 
 

One of the very best songs from one of the very best bands. Out of all the songs on Core, this or Piece of Pie are probably the most underrated. I think most STP b-sides are underrated though. STP is one of the few bands for me where most of their material is on-par with their hits.

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