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Printablekpowers said: Fantastic Sams. Bad Service (or should say no service).
more like CRAPtastic Sams! 
but seriously, what is it?  | |
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meow85 said: Imago said: It's amazing the shit did they did here in Florida and they managed to buy the official news outlets. But the word got out anyways, thank YOU Internet  The internet really has been a great tool for accessing information not so readily available from traditional media outlets. Because if it's on the internet, it must be true.  We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves. | |
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Anything Walmart ~ 4 yrs now of not stepping inside those hell holes
( no offence meant to those that like um but ~ I Don't ... ) | |
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Domino's Pizza - because of political causes they support. And I wouldn't eat their pizza anyway. BLEH.
Snapple - same as above. And BLEH too. I also don't shop at WalMart. Most of the companies I don't like politically I wouldn't support cause I don't like their products anyway, like the above. |
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I will not buy anything from Walmart. Their prices are right for good reason.
I will buy what they sell from other places. | |
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I assuage my corporate guilt by buying secondhand and/or relying on locally produced goods as much as possible. Two of the biggest corporate evils (IMO) are Nestle and Monsanto and it seems they have their hands in almost everything. Depending on one's shopping habits, it can be difficult to avoid products that they don't have their claws in, so rather than stressing so much over what not to buy, I take a more minimalist approach to what I do buy.
And I hate Wal*Mart. Even if it were the most family friendly and ethical company out there, I hate the environment there and avoid it like the plague. I swear Wal*Mart brings out the debbil in people. It's like the third layer of hell. With flourescent lighting. Murica: at least it's not Sudan. | |
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Horsefeathers said: I assuage my corporate guilt by buying secondhand and/or relying on locally produced goods as much as possible. Two of the biggest corporate evils (IMO) are Nestle and Monsanto and it seems they have their hands in almost everything. Depending on one's shopping habits, it can be difficult to avoid products that they don't have their claws in, so rather than stressing so much over what not to buy, I take a more minimalist approach to what I do buy.
And I hate Wal*Mart. Even if it were the most family friendly and ethical company out there, I hate the environment there and avoid it like the plague. I swear Wal*Mart brings out the debbil in people. It's like the third layer of hell. With flourescent lighting. The Walmart company is the least ethical company out there. A story was run on its company policies, everything from not paying employees decent wages to using state funds to build stores and never giving back to the communities. The family that runs Walmart does noting for the environment, give nothing to help causes, they just keep their billions. | |
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I agree that they're crap. I'm just saying that even if they weren't a crap company, I wouldn't want to hang out there because the environment makes my eye twitch. Murica: at least it's not Sudan. | |
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meow85 said: I inspired a thread!
American Apparel, because founder Dov Charney is a slimeball. He's got several accusations and at this point even legal charges of sexual harassment of female staff. The porn-style ads are skeezy. He once made a public statement that domestic abuse victims deserve what they get. I really wanted to support this company because of their anti-sweatshop stance but I feel like I'd be condoning Charney's grossness by giving money to them. Nike and The Gap. They both make use of sweatshop labour, and don't even bother to deny it anymore since they have the legal clout and finances to fight anyone who opposes them. And since Nike bought out Converse I won't be buying any more Cons once the pair I have now wear out. Bugger, those are great shoes. 
Coca-Cola. Violent, strongarm tactics in union busting, particularly in South America, which HAVE resulted in deaths. American Eagle, because of known racist hiring policies, at least in the U.S. I can't for ethical reasons support any of these corporations If anyone has any information on other companies with ethical issues, feel free to post here. I Wha ? whats so great about Conversre chucks ? they quite simple aint they? I boycott Amercian Apparel for the reasons you mansioned above and i also boycott nike and Snapples and Walmart and of course everything by Monsanto. I used to boycott Mc Ds butt these days i drink theyre coffee sometimes . alsoo starbucks cuz theyre shitt is nasty . sure mc d s is also nastay butt at elast cheap ! Savages son is a racist pig and can kiss my hairy ass ! i also boycott anything by anoyne who pollutes the envirenment. by the way , i dig your political stance.  | |
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K-Mart. Back in 2000, I had just bought a computer game from K-Mart. I took it home to discover one of the CDs were cracked. I took the game to K-Mart so I can exchange it for a working copy. As I enter the store, the first thing I do is go to the customer service desk. The employee took a look at my receipt/game and told me to go back to the software section, pick up another copy of the game, and bring it back to the customer service desk. I do as I am told. The customer service rep gives me back my receipt and tells me to have a good day.
I exited to store and get to my car when I heard "Store Security! Store Security!". I see these two older men in plain clothes run towards me. One of guards pushes me up against the car as the other takes my game and the receipt. They proceeded to handcuff me. One of the security guards stated that "He watched me pick up the game and walk straight out of the store without paying". I told him if he was really following me he would have seen me stop at the Customer Service desk twice to trade my game. I told them to go talk to the Customer Service rep. One of the security guards headed inside, while I stood, handcuffed, outside with the other guard. The guard asked me, "You know why we're doing this right?". I replied back, "Yeah. Sure." The other dumbass guard comes back out and said that my story checks out. They unhandcuffed me, gave me back my game, and told me to "Have a nice day". I was furious. I haven't stopped in any K-Mart since that happened. I got a lawyer and tried to sue. First, K-Mart offered me $800.00 to be quiet. My lawyer said to not accept the offer and hold off. K-Mart then proceeded to deny that nothing ever occurred that day. At the start of the case, my lawyer was aggressive, but then he seemed to lose steam so nothing ever happened with the case. However, I do know the two security guards were fired. That is all that really matters to me. | |
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Bolthouse Farms juice...they supported Prop. 8
Rockstar Energy drinks...the owner is a rightwing twat. Facebook, I haz it - https://www.facebook.com/Nikster1969
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kpowers said: Fantastic Sams. Bad Service (or should say no service).
Hmmm, I have gone to Fantastic Sam's before and other than them not knowing how to cut my son's hair, I didn't have a problem Their customer service was fine, but I think hairstylists should learn to style ALL hair, not just one type.
Smooches;) [Edited 6/14/09 19:22pm] | |
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Nikademus said: Bolthouse Farms juice...they supported Prop. 8
Rockstar Energy drinks...the owner is a rightwing twat. I love Bolthouse Farms! And as far a Rockstar Energy drinks, are you referring to Michael Savage? 
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CarrieMpls said: Domino's Pizza - because of political causes they support. And I wouldn't eat their pizza anyway. BLEH.
Snapple - same as above. And BLEH too. I also don't shop at WalMart. Most of the companies I don't like politically I wouldn't support cause I don't like their products anyway, like the above. I agree, their pizza is gross. But it seems they don't have the same reputation in Wales and England for being nastaay like they do here in the States. Perhaps you could share what political causes they support which may help sway our British friends? I mean, ALL the food in great Britain but Indian is pretty much shit, so this may be a hard blow for them, but it's important! | |
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Shawnt26 said: K-Mart. Back in 2000, I had just bought a computer game from K-Mart. I took it home to discover one of the CDs were cracked. I took the game to K-Mart so I can exchange it for a working copy. As I enter the store, the first thing I do is go to the customer service desk. The employee took a look at my receipt/game and told me to go back to the software section, pick up another copy of the game, and bring it back to the customer service desk. I do as I am told. The customer service rep gives me back my receipt and tells me to have a good day.
I exited to store and get to my car when I heard "Store Security! Store Security!". I see these two older men in plain clothes run towards me. One of guards pushes me up against the car as the other takes my game and the receipt. They proceeded to handcuff me. One of the security guards stated that "He watched me pick up the game and walk straight out of the store without paying". I told him if he was really following me he would have seen me stop at the Customer Service desk twice to trade my game. I told them to go talk to the Customer Service rep. One of the security guards headed inside, while I stood, handcuffed, outside with the other guard. The guard asked me, "You know why we're doing this right?". I replied back, "Yeah. Sure." The other dumbass guard comes back out and said that my story checks out. They unhandcuffed me, gave me back my game, and told me to "Have a nice day". I was furious. I haven't stopped in any K-Mart since that happened. I got a lawyer and tried to sue. First, K-Mart offered me $800.00 to be quiet. My lawyer said to not accept the offer and hold off. K-Mart then proceeded to deny that nothing ever occurred that day. At the start of the case, my lawyer was aggressive, but then he seemed to lose steam so nothing ever happened with the case. However, I do know the two security guards were fired. That is all that really matters to me. You've just convinced me not to shop there anymore (including Sears which merged with them). It's shitty they tried to deny it.  | |
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kpowers said: Fantastic Sams. Bad Service (or should say no service).
What I hate about Fantastic Sams, Supercuts, and the ilk is just how terrible the service can actually be. I've had to get a few haircuts there lately, and the service at each place was just horrible. For a few more bucks (ok, for 2 to 3 times as much ), you can go to a Salon where they are professional, courteous, bring you coffee and magazines, and pretty much give you everything but a reach-around, to include a stellar hairdo. | |
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I won't fly any other airline but Southwest because of the stupid baggage fees charged by the other airlines. I'm firmly planted in denial |
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Imago said: kpowers said: Fantastic Sams. Bad Service (or should say no service).
What I hate about Fantastic Sams, Supercuts, and the ilk is just how terrible the service can actually be. I've had to get a few haircuts there lately, and the service at each place was just horrible. For a few more bucks (ok, for 2 to 3 times as much ), you can go to a Salon where they are professional, courteous, bring you coffee and magazines, and pretty much give you everything but a reach-around, to include a stellar hairdo. | |
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Imago said: MrsMdiver said: Monsanto.
Nuff said. If you don't know, you better ask somebody. It's amazing the shit did they did here in Florida and they managed to buy the official news outlets. But the word got out anyways, thank YOU Internet EXCUSES NONSENSE... BUT I DON'T RESIST: MONSANTO?I DON'T NOTICE ANYTHING OF THE BUSINESS THAT YOU SPEAK;FORGIVES THE IGNORANCE BUT I ONLY KNOW MONSANTO PORTUGUÊS   | |
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Genesia said: meow85 said: The internet really has been a great tool for accessing information not so readily available from traditional media outlets. Because if it's on the internet, it must be true. it´s true: MONsanto does exist!!! can you be more knowing? porra for the old ,,,you don't notice anything! they speak of companies 
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Imago said: CarrieMpls said: Domino's Pizza - because of political causes they support. And I wouldn't eat their pizza anyway. BLEH.
Snapple - same as above. And BLEH too. I also don't shop at WalMart. Most of the companies I don't like politically I wouldn't support cause I don't like their products anyway, like the above. I agree, their pizza is gross. But it seems they don't have the same reputation in Wales and England for being nastaay like they do here in the States. Perhaps you could share what political causes they support which may help sway our British friends? I mean, ALL the food in great Britain but Indian is pretty much shit, so this may be a hard blow for them, but it's important! All of their campaign contributions go to republicans, they support pro-life causes and in looking up some sources I came across this: http://www.epluribusmedia...aghan.html I have no idea how credible the blog is, but if it is, what a wack job! |
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CarrieMpls said: Imago said: I agree, their pizza is gross. But it seems they don't have the same reputation in Wales and England for being nastaay like they do here in the States. Perhaps you could share what political causes they support which may help sway our British friends? I mean, ALL the food in great Britain but Indian is pretty much shit, so this may be a hard blow for them, but it's important! All of their campaign contributions go to republicans, they support pro-life causes and in looking up some sources I came across this: http://www.epluribusmedia...aghan.html I have no idea how credible the blog is, but if it is, what a wack job! Holy shit this was reported in the news in Tampa a couple of times, but NOBODY mentioned who the guy was or that he owned Dominoes  | |
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Actually, if this thread keeps up, I'm going to need some reminders of GOOD places to buy from | |
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I use this: http://www.hrc.org/buyersguide2009/
But truth be told, you can make yourself absolutely crazy. I'm all for shopping responsibly (according to your beliefs or what's important to you) but if you REALLY want and try hard enough you can find bad stuff about almost ANY company. | |
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johnart said: I use this: http://www.hrc.org/buyersguide2009/
But truth be told, you can make yourself absolutely crazy. I'm all for shopping responsibly (according to your beliefs or what's important to you) but if you REALLY want and try hard enough you can find bad stuff about almost ANY company. Yup. It's tough all around to know where EVERYthing comes from. And humanity is really, really messed up.  But if we're making good, informed choices even part of the time, it helps. |
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CarrieMpls said: johnart said: I use this: http://www.hrc.org/buyersguide2009/
But truth be told, you can make yourself absolutely crazy. I'm all for shopping responsibly (according to your beliefs or what's important to you) but if you REALLY want and try hard enough you can find bad stuff about almost ANY company. Yup. It's tough all around to know where EVERYthing comes from. And humanity is really, really messed up. But if we're making good, informed choices even part of the time, it helps.I agree. It's like with being green. We really try in a lot of ways. I know we ain't 100% but I figure every bit helps. | |
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johnart said: CarrieMpls said: Yup. It's tough all around to know where EVERYthing comes from. And humanity is really, really messed up. But if we're making good, informed choices even part of the time, it helps.I agree. It's like with being green. We really try in a lot of ways. I know we ain't 100% but I figure every bit helps. 
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