November 24: Buy Nothing Day!!!!

[JimmytheT]

Black Friday is NOT the busiest shopping day of the year in the US. This is a myth. It is still one of the top 5 or 10 though

The busiest shopping days is always one of the few days leading up to Christmas:


Link:
http://www.snopes.com/holidays/thank...g/shopping.asp

[Cube Inmate]

I'm not expressing an opinion on the intent of "buy nothing day," but unlike so-called "gas boycott" days, there is potentially a small impact if we assume that many of the things which would otherwise be bought are instant consumables.... coffees, lunches, etc. If I don't buy a coffee today, e.g., then I'm not going to double up on it tomorrow to compensate.

Anybody else seen the graffiti at 90th & 14th SW recently? Some jackasses painted a huge "Merry Christmass Consumption" (sic) on the sound wall.

[Devils'Advocate]

Originally Posted by Frankster

Wow DA...to say that people who have HDTV's don't care for other people in this world has got to be one of the most far fetched ideas I have ever heard of.

The HDTV was only an example.... I have an iPod and a PS2 and other material things. I'm no monk that has pledged a vow of poverty. My suggestion was that there are many, many, many people that don't give a second thought to the plight of others and are only concerned with material assets for their family, including such things as big screen HDTVs. You tell me - if a random person off the street won $10,000 would they be more likely to go buy a new TV or to hand it over to Stephen Lewis Foundation?

as for:
"to say that people who like material goods don't have social conscious is one of the most ignorant statements I have ever read on this board"

I didn't say that. But I will say something close to that. Most people put the collection of material goods far above having a social conscience. Which is what "Buy Nothing Day" is all about. Evaluating the ethical consequences of overconsumption. My point is that most people don't bother with "ethical consequences" and the impoverished third world be damned.

[Red Mile Style]

Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate

The HDTV was only an example.... I have an iPod and a PS2 and other material things. I'm no monk that has pledged a vow of poverty. My suggestion was that there are many, many, many people that don't give a second thought to the plight of others and are only concerned with material assets for their family, including such things as big screen HDTVs. You tell me - if a random person off the street won $10,000 would they be more likely to go buy a new TV or to hand it over to Stephen Lewis Foundation?

as for:
"to say that people who like material goods don't have social conscious is one of the most ignorant statements I have ever read on this board"

I didn't say that. But I will say something close to that. Most people put the collection of material goods far above having a social conscience. Which is what "Buy Nothing Day" is all about. Evaluating the ethical consequences of overconsumption. My point is that most people don't bother with "ethical consequences" and the impoverished third world be damned.

Bravo, my good man, bravo!

[Phaneuf3]

Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate

My point is that most people don't bother with "ethical consequences" and the impoverished third world be damned.

poor people smell bad

[Red Mile Style]

I am challenging everyone out there to at least try not to spend anything tomorrow - chances are you will not be able to.

It's not about feeling better for a day, although, I would be lying if I said I didn't feel better about it, but it can also be a pretty good self-learning experience. You realize that in today's day and age, how consumerism dictates our lives.

So just try it - pack a lunch to work, bring a bottle of water from home, whatever. I am going to bake cookies for the office to try and persuade others not to buy a snack... I hope I don't get fired...

[Phaneuf3]

for every dollar you don't spend tomorrow, i'm going to try to spend two

[Red Mile Style]

Originally Posted by Phaneuf3

for every dollar you don't spend tomorrow, i'm going to try to spend two

The only thing I can say to that is...

I hope it doesn't hurt too bad having to bend over all the time to take it from the corporate world.

[Phaneuf3]

nah, went down to the pharmacy and bought myself some lube. isn't this whole free market thing great? i can buy what i need when i need it.

DAMN YOU CORPORATIONS!!!

[Red Mile Style]

Originally Posted by fotze

I'm paying my monthly fee for your webcam tomorrow.

As long as the cheque doesn't bounce... like last month.

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by Red Mile Style

I am challenging everyone out there to at least try not to spend anything tomorrow

I'm not even going to try.

They could have picked any random Friday to get their point across, if all they wanted to do was get a point across. Instead the pick one of the busiest shopping days in the US. That would be like trying to tell people to not use the airlines December 23; the Saturday before Christmas.

We live in a consumer based society. I have what I consider to be a good life because of it. Something I learned a long time ago is not to poop where you eat.

[Flames_Gimp]

Originally Posted by fotze

I'm paying my monthly fee for your webcam tomorrow.

she just better give me my cut , afterall, I did the actual "service"

[Red Mile Style]

Bump!

Remember people... don't buy anything today!!!

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by Red Mile Style

Bump!

Remember people... don't buy anything today!!!

Already did - and it was something I didn't even need.
*Laughs maniacally*

[REDVAN]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Already did - and it was something I didn't even need.
*Laughs maniacally*

Same here. Oops.

I am one of those people who will go out and buy lots of stuff today just to anger people against buying.

[Shawnski]

New suit $1200
New shoes $250
New shirt and tie $175

Ticking off Red Mile Style...

Priceless

[jolinar of malkshor]

Payday friday. Um....I am going shopping and having a big lunch with booze.

Yum yum.

[GrrlGoalie33]

Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate

My point is that most people don't bother with "ethical consequences" and the impoverished third world be damned.

I guess everyone has their own cause. I choose to support my community, you choose to support third world communities.

[Igottago]

I just bought a coffee. Its good.

[JohnnyFlame]

Yep Sears Home Store has a special on freezers -- I'm picking one up tonight. Not to be anti whatever whiny day this is but I make my own decisions and I don't base them on who is whining about what lately.