odioLemmy

joined 3 years ago
[–] odioLemmy@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Why do I have to name alternatives for you? I also find manipulative that the alternatives you seek from me MUST have definitely spoken against Zionist entity, when just not participating would be enough.

I think stating your boundaries about who you want to be with is not forcing. Would be forcing if his gf was dependable on him or there was emotional manipulation involved...

[–] odioLemmy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Let's remind ourselves this is a company actively supporting genocide.

force her into submission

coercing her to leave

You conclude there's forcing and coercion from 2 sentences? I just see two people with apparently incompatible moral values about consumption. I don't see any forcing or coercion. I think it's a very valid reason. If he has or is willing to put patience into the relationship is also a decision he has to take.

[–] odioLemmy@lemmy.world 33 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Don't forget they have been basically stealing the required Uranium from African Sahel countries like Niger for decades.

[–] odioLemmy@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (6 children)

The effect of one person’s passive boycott is nothing.

This is some centrist capitalism-enabling shit. The sum of our individual efforts can amount to great things. Boycotts have been a great tool against fascism throughout history.

[–] odioLemmy@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Imho there are different aspects to this: are they binge buying useless stuff on Amazon constantly, feeding into mindless consumerism? are there more ethical alternatives available?

If someone uses Amazon for something they can't find anywhere else, or that the alternative costs so much more they can't afford it, then I understand. If they are just a mindless consumer and they do nothing to change that, they lose my respect.

At the same time, if that is a reason you are considering to break up with someone, imo it tells your relationship is not very solid to start with.