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If they're doing it out of ignorance, I'd tell them what's wrong with X and let them decide for themselves.
If they're doing it out of necessity, I'd help them look for viable alternatives, and leave them alone if there are none.
If they're doing it out of support for X after I specifically told them why X is bad, then yeah I'd judge for a bit, then leave them alone.
Yes, but only silently
Yes. My son has a genetic disorder and receives care from my country’s socialized medical system. Donald Trump has threatened to annex my country. I would not be able to afford the treatments that keep my son alive under Trump. I boycott American goods like my child’s life depends on it. People need to understand that Trump’s threats towards the USA’s former allies imply deadly consequences. Fuck Trump, fuck maga, and fuck anyone who supports them by buying their shitty goods. Unless you have absolutely no choice, don’t buy American.
It kind of depends on the reason for the boycott and how widely it's understood. Like I for sure judge anyone who buys a cybertuck today.
Or a MAGA hat. Or a Trump card.
Context matters quite a bit here. Not all boycots are created equal.
I used to be the guy who wandered into Target every other week to get one thing and left with an $150 cart full of junk I didn't plan on buying. I joined the boycotting over their DEI policy shift. I wouldn't judge someone for continuing to shop there. Though I would encourage them to spend less. I view that boycott as an important lesson in respecting all stakeholders and not bending the knee to authoritarianism, but hardly an existential crisis for anyone or anything but Target.
I'm not sure if I'm technically boycotting Tesla because I've never done any business with them. However, it's my firm conviction that someone who buys a Tesla today, is a piece of shit. Someone who knowingly invests in Tesla is a piece of shit. If they're someone I continue to interact with after that they're very likely to hear about it.
Tesla, in my opinion, is complicit in everything Elon does. It has proactively financed, and propagandized oppression and undermined democracy and the functioning of a government that is supposed to serve and represent me. Anyone who buys a Tesla today is also complicit.
I work downtown in my city for the state government. I usually see at lest 1 tesla per day if not more parked downtown. I'm excited when I see one that's dirty because I can wet my fingertip and wipe dirt away in the shape of, "Fuck Tesla and Fuck Elon."
I've learned that the vast vast vast majority of people don't care. I can spend all my time hating everyone for being lazy and ordering daily items from Amazon, or eating Chick Fil A, or whatever, but I'll end up hating 99% of the population. I don't have time for that.
All I can do is focus on myself and what I spend my money on. Sure I educate where I can, but you don't want to be the preachy person either, because they'll just start ignoring you. Do what you can, but if you're going to judge people for buying things - you're going to judge everyone - and then that's more on you.
Agree. Except buying a new Tesla now. As a former Tesla owner, if you buy a new one now, fuck you. There is no excuse for ignorance here.
Agree there, Tesla is pretty dang obvious, and it's a huge purchase. It's not buying a non-organic tomato or a chicken sandwich, it's very clear where the money goes, and you had to make a very clear conscious decision about it that you will be living with for years to come.
Everyone saw that Hitler salute in 2024. There wasn't a person on the planet who didn't see that. I highly distrust anyone driving around in a 2025 Tesla, the new ones with the knockoff versions of the Lucid light bars. Creepy AF to see, especially in a theoretically "progressive" area. Salute aside, he's an enemy to just about everyone on the planet for multiple reasons.
At least we know now.
a little. was kinda disappointed when some in my friends group bought the switch 2. but you can’t expect people to value the same things you do, but the judgement is natural as long as it’s in perspective.
No, it's the same with vegans / vegetarian, I think what they are doing is noble and I try to do as much as they, but I don't look down or judge people for not being able to do it.
There's enough shit in the world to worry about to start putting people down for not following every single boycott.
That said, fuck Nestle.
Here in Canada, the products we're boycotting have been marked down because people wouldn't buy them otherwise. Someone that has less money than I have might need to buy the cheaper products so I'm not going to judge them for that.
It depends. The problem with purity tests is that you're never 100% pure. It's why even vegans hate vegans: you can never be vegan enough. I try not to judge, but I would judge if a friend, for example, bought a diesel truck with no use for it, or a cybertruck in general. That's doing actual, active damage, at the expense of you as a person, why are you doing it?
Everyone has different values, different pieces of information (and different amounts of time to do research), and different resources.
No, I don't judge people for not boycotting something I'm boycotting, though I'll mention it if it's going to cause a problem. For example, a friend is a massive fan of seeing things in theaters, including re-releases. If they want to see a re-release of Harry Potter, I'll decline, saying that I'm boycotting Rowling, and offer an alternative.
However, if they've been saying that they're really for/against something and seem to be going to buy something from a company that opposes that view, I'll mention, "Hey, I don't know if you know, but they support XYZ." If they still have to get it, then it's none of my business: everyone has different needs and different resources.
I think people should boycott entities that they feel deserve it, but only to the extent that their financial situation warrants it. For example, I try to not buy from Amazon. I think everyone should do this, but I have the luxury of being able to afford paying more for the same thing bought elsewhere. Some people don't, and that's OK.
I boycott businesses whose practices I oppose, but I won’t necessarily judge others for not doing the same unless they are deliberately supporting harmful ideologies and practices. Sometimes financial or geographical constraints prevent access to ethical alternatives.
No.
The holier-than-thou consumer nonsense becomes a tad silly when you realize you're typing out your judgement on a computer assembled with child or slave labor. And every single one of us is using a device in that category.
I appreciate people trying to be conscientious, but judging other people's consumer choices is silly to me.
Oh I bet the wealthy love it when the working class are at other's throats over what brands they should boycott.
It depends, If say it was JK Rowling that she is 100% public amount wanting to harm trans people (including trans kids) including using her money to fund that. Then Yes I wouldn't like it, If it's just something minor then probably not, Depends how close to home it comes really but I rather educate than through hate.
It's 2025, if someone is still giving money to Rowling I just assume they value children's stories about wizards over trans people's lives.
Mostly no, but if the company killed their kid or something like that and they continue to defend it, I start to judge.
Depends. Not every boycott is equally easy to pull off. Apparently the CEO of Nestle doesn’t believe in the basic human right of clean water. Makes me want to boycott them but… where do you even start. That’s about 1/3 of our supermarkets stocks. Also Amazon has the market cornered in a lot of ways / places. I’ve been able to not order but I know people who have 0 viable alternatives for things they need.
Then again if it’s something like people picking Starbucks over the local coffee shop next to it while preaching moral superiority… yeah, then I’ll judge.
It's the internet. People get worked up over pizza toppings. Boycotting won't solve this crisis, it's a personal preference thing as far as I'm concerned. I do it like I try to keep waste to a minimum. I don't want to be a part of the problem where possible but I don't expect to cause a detectable impact. If I and others do - even better.
Depends on the situation and who is being boycotted. If you can't get the things and you need it and you can only get it from x, then sucks but understandable. If you have alternatives and know about the boycott and why it's going on and still get the thing because you just want it? You're a selfish prick.
Thinking anyone is a terrible person is a great first step in making sure you will never win them over to your way of seeing things.
I didn't used to, but I'm getting more judgemental as time goes on. I'm an ally and involved in LGBTQIA orgs and I can't tell you how many gay friends and acquaintances I have that still go to Chick-fil-A and Walmart. I'm harsher with those two, but now, I'll speak out against folks going to Target as well. Even without Target, Walmart and Amazon, I still have no trouble buying anything I need without inconvenience. The only language large corporations speak is money and if you can't even boycott a company that makes mid fast food that's spending money to take away your rights, it seems pathetic to me.
I can't even get my family members to stop spending money on potter merchandise, I appreciate you.
Nah, there's already enough to try and keep up with no need to add to the pile. If its friends I might just comment why I dont. I wouldn't expect them to change though if they didnt care.
Depends, because often times people need to survive and can only afford/don't have another choice than to spend their money on a bad company (I.e. Walmart), but if they are buying a Tesla, then yes
Nah. People are more ignorant than they are evil, and ethical consumption in capitalism is at least difficult. I'm sure I'm doing something that inadvertently helps an evil cause somewhere in the world...
Only if they do something really crazy like willingly using Microsoft Teams.
Sometimes. If somebody claims to be a gay ally, but then eats at Chick-fil-A and shops at Target or Hobby Lobby, they’re not really being an ally. You’ve gotta put your money where your mouth is if you want any change in this world. Stop giving money to people that hate you.
Chick fila a and hobby lobby for sure
Target will get a bit of leeway from me.
The other two are run by people who have actively funneled money towards shit like conversion therapy
Target, unless I've missed something, just kind of pulled their DEI initiatives, so while they're not doing anything to make the situation better for LGBTQ people, they're not trying to actively make shit worse for them either.
Also nothing chick fila a or hobby lobby sells is particularly essential, you don't need craft supplies and fast food. Target at least sells basic essentials like clothes, groceries, medications, etc. and sometimes they're the only or most affordable place in town to get those things, so I can't exactly begrudge people for shopping there for those things unless I know there's a better alternative.
If you can, you shouldn't shop at target of course, but you gotta do what you gotta do.
If they’re aware of the issue with it and do it anyways, yes. Absolutely.
Nobody's perfect, sometimes they need to buy some to make a special day for someone they love and even in the strictist ideals you can forgive that, as much as you may not agree. Also my boycotts are my ideals not others so no reason to think less of someone else cause they're doing their thing with their knowledge on it all. Mean there may be limits but think that gives the impression of my thoughts.
I particularly judge people who don’t boycott anything at all. The people who say “I’m here for a good time, not a long time”. But I don’t judge them absolutely. I was late to the game myself so I don’t blame them. But I still think it’s their and our responsibility to do so. TLDR: no to blame, but yes to judgement.
Yes, even myself.