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Everyone is entitled to having their own beliefs. Some people keep them to themselves. Some like to blare them out every chance they get. And others have views so unconventional, they completely go against the status quo.

When not every opinion is greeted with open arms, we’re lucky to have the internet where we can spark a discussion with complete strangers. There’s an Instagram account dedicated to sharing some of the best posts from the popular subreddit called Unpopular opinion. From electric vehicles to stuffed animals, members of this community have something to say about virtually any aspect of life.

So get ready to dive into some of the best posts this account had to offer. Upvote the ones you agree with, and, if you want to stir some emotions, share your own disputable views in the comments below. Psst! After you’re done, be sure to check out Part 1 of this post right here.

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What Are Your Thoughts On This Situation?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree, too many times people feel entitled due to their age. You don't owe anyone anything. Congrats on the souvenir and the story you will be able to tell your friends and family.

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Sometimes, we're discouraged from expressing our unpopular opinions because of the adverse reactions we might get from the people around us. Whether we’re talking about politics, religion, or popular culture, sharing our deepest beliefs can make someone feel pretty irritated. 

However, while some end up scratching their heads from confusion, others see a like-minded person and gladly show their support in heated discussions. After all, a controversial point of view does not instantly mean that it’s uncommon. When you push your fears of being the odd one to the side, it’s much likely you'll encounter others sharing the same thoughts as you. 

Brandwatch, a digital consumer intelligence company, was on a mission to investigate the most popular unpopular opinions on social media. They looked at consumers’ mentions from January 1 to June 30, 2020, excluding news, retweets, and shares. Results showed that 1.6M people shared their controversial beliefs in this period. Also, there were 34% more mentions during the lockdown compared to the four months prior. 

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Greed and narcissism... it's sad, but it's human nature. The majority of the people out there are fake as heck, and will do things like posting videos of themselves crying on the internet as PR moves, to help promote and enhance their brands, to help them gain those clicks, likes, follows, and subscribes. Even more sad is that there ARE the odd few out there who honestly have no one and no where else to turn to, and are using the internet to reach out. But those odd genuine few are usually buried and overshadowed by all the loud popular influencers out there, with their TikToks and viral videos and their memes.

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Thoughts? 🤔
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Harassment is the right word. What happened to Diana and other famous people with the paparazzi actually haunting them, spying and giving no Fu*ks. But here's a thought: Who the hell buys those rag mag's is an accomplice bc if they stop buying that filth then the paparazzi will (nearly) go away or at least be way less.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Speaking as someone who was out on their ass at 18... basic parenting, including food, clothing, and sleeping indoors.... isn't nothing. Not when you consider what it's like to do without any of those.

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When it comes to the topics people touch on, the top ones were about characters in pop culture, TV shows, dislike of fandoms, and books. People shared their complaints about some of the bestsellers of the century and aired their grievances about how some shows have become outdated. For example, 34K mentions called out Friends "for being hugely popular, despite some aspects not being acceptable today." 

The researchers also looked into Reddit, where 958K users shared their gripes. "It seems like lockdown got to Reddit users, too. Posts to r/UnpopularOpinions increased 105%." They found that many of these mentions touched on things that happened on the platform itself. Most of them were focused on sports players, subreddits, and seeing change as not being good. 

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why censor the word murder, not like we all can't figure out what it says, strange BP.

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What Are Your Thoughts On Male Birth Control ?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read a quote before, wouldn't it be safer to fire blanks at someone than fire bullets at someone with a bullet proof vest

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed. You have to survive before you save the world.

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Aisling Raye
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

^Exactly! It's the whole "put on your oxygen mask before assisting others" rule from the safety brief on airplanes.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So many people do the Wal-Mart rant. Give me an affordable alternative or shut up.

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Natalie Bohrteller
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should be higher. Nobody should feel guilty for choices they're forced to make due to the system being so f****d up.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of those small independently owned business are expensive as f**k and people be shouting about supporting small businesses....am not about to make myself poor to buy some bread at thrice the price just because it was baked by an 300yr old family owned bakery...

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Related to this: Stop hating on McDonald's, Walmart, etc. At least for being "low-class." (If you want to hate on them for treatment of their workers, hiring illegal aliens, whatever, go ahead.) But you know what? McDonald's provides a lot of workers without a lot of money a filling, pre-made meal for about $2 and change. Is it unhealthy? Fine. You found a restaurant chain, or even just one restaurant, that can feed workers with healthier food for $2. But quit acting like you're better than others for disliking McDonald's "unhealthy" food, and let people who eat it have a little pleasure instead of shitting all over them.

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J.A. Rogers
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where is this McDonald's that offers "a filling, pre-made meal for about $2 and change"? I can't get so much as a McMuffin for twice that.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS, this is why guilt tripping average citizens of worlds problems are wrong, I know its not so straightforward but I still say it, 70% of emissions in the whole world are done by 100 corporations. Now government says its my fault that world is dying, but even if Finland would be nuked out of existence, I give it few weeks and the total emissions in the world are already higher than they are now, even when our whole country is removed. So me owning a gasoline operated car is not destroying the world... sure I would like to have electric car that can perform as well as my car, no I wont spend as much money on my car as I have spent on my apartment.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

USA government uses a lot of our resources, too, then wants us to conserve.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have no choice, you shouldn't feel guilty about it, you should feel angry about being forced to support an exploitative company. Part of being a good person, though, is constantly asking yourself if you have the choice or not.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't feel guilty about it. This situation is not of your making. You have to do whatever you can to get by. Your societal power is in your vote and protests, if you want to do them.

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Stannous Flouride
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pretty much always been poor, and have always decided where to spend my money based on a corporation's behavior. Never in my life have I crossed a picket line, never bought products from a company whose workers are on strike. I don't need ANYTHING bad enough to spend my money there. I don't care whether you do it or not. I just sleep better and have a clearer conscience if I know I haven't made things worse.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wanted to buy jeans that has been upcycled.... and then I saw the price : ~250 €. No. I'll stick with the ones I have until I have to patch it up.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also most local and independent businesses do not provide foods I'm looking for. 1. Too cold for fruit to be grown in my country 2. There's no way for local fresh produce if it's winter 4-5 months. 3. I am allowed to want oranges and pineapples and other exotic vegetables and fruits that can only be grown in countries with better climate 4. Saying healthy eating is everything great, but northern countries generally have too short of summers and soil makeup to grow olives, nuts. 5. I'd love to go vegan but my country can only grow meat year around, everything else is seasonal at best.

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Jennifer Norton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I totally agree on this one! I would love to support all kinds of small local business but it's just not possible. I have one, maybe two that I support and I have to be okay with that. It's all I can do. But yeah, we need to stop making people feel guilty for trying to get by in life. Until this economy is fixed to allow less rich and more people to actually have a living wage it is what it is!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Part of the reason you're not making enough money to buy local is because no one else is buying local either - the money that used to go to local businesses and feed back into local economies is now going to huge companies that offer few, if any, local jobs. It's a vicious circle that feeds on itself.

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Tim
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Frankly, it’s too difficult not to feed large corporations.

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Kendra Miller
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thrift. You can support local businesses, finger your nose at rich corporations and their shitty clothing for pennies in comparison. My little two has 5 thrift stores to choose from. Everything else I try and source through places like Facebook marketplace.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While I agree I have never been rich enough to buy fancy ethical stuff. It doesn't always cost more though. I have stopped using amazon & shop on the Ebay marketplace which usually works out cheaper. Also fruit & veg shops much cheaper than supermarkets where I live (UK) Also local fruit & veg shops

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed. I hate Walmart. It is a horrible company. But I currently need Walmart. I can't afford to go to the local produce store and pay double right now. I do my best to support local small businesses, but I refuse to do it to qn extent that it will hurt me financially. Also, with local restaurants, I usually chose to eat at them, food is usually better and cheaper. But sometimes I crave a bunch of crappy appetizers from Applebee's and I shouldn't feel guilty about that.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed. Most people don't have the time, money and energy to analyse what they are buying and then make complicated plans for what to buy and what not to buy... for a vague benefit, at best.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not really what they're saying, shopping around to save money is not the same as them shopping at the cheapest place possible despite who they might be giving their money to.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked with a woman who used to hound me about going to a Starbucks a block from my apartment instead of a local place a few miles away. She claimed I should "shop local." Sure, I get her point. But the Starbucks employed local people, too, many of whom were my students. I think people need to make their own decisions about how and where to spend their money. They know best for themselves and their situation.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Walmart's where it's at. It's either that or a local farmer's market.

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Mattie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why should it be the individual's responsibility to save the world when it's the rich corporations that ruin it?! all of our efforts to lead more eco-friendly lives are fine and nice but we shouldn't be admonished for forgetting to recycle a glass bottle when we're not the ones dumping oil and toxic waste into the ocean

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not the consumer's job to hold corporations accountable for their unethical business practices, it's the government's job. It is, however, the duty of the voter to do what they can to hold their representatives accountable for allowing companies to get away with this behavior. If you can make such companies hurt more by refusing to give them money, great, but if you can't it's still not your fault.

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Melissa Hollowell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel the same way about Amazon. But my husband and I are both disabled so on line shopping is tremendously helpful. I don't want to make anyone rich off the backs of the poor but I don't know any better options.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amen. My solution has been to buy as much from thrift stores as possible. That way, even if I can't ensure my goods are organic, fair trade and not made in sweat shops, I'm 100% sure I'm not putting new money into that system. (And I'm usually getting good stuff at a price I can actually afford!)

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Fabian Meresse
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also : blaming the poor families for eating ''unhealthy''. If you have to raise your children on a budget, how to afford organic products etc?!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed! "You can't pour into a cup if yours is empty" - usually a saying for emotions but works in this situation.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. If it costs half as much on Amazon I'm buying it there

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Aileen Grist
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You do what you can. Those who can afford to buy sustainable and eco friendly goods should do so. If you've not got a lot then you buy what you can afford. No shame. We should all do the small things that we can - a billion little things add up to more than 1% huge action. Where I can I buy second hand, but I'm lucky/priviledged to live in an area where these things are possible.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I buy local and support small business when I can but I'm too damn poor to stop buying off the big boys bc they are cheaper. I am boycotting Amazon though

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd buy local if it wasn't so expensive or if I was loaded. If I can get the same elsewhere for cheaper then why wouldn't I? Then the reply would be some guff about it being on your conscience. Nope, the fact is I don't care.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had one of those organic vegans verbally attack me at the grocery mart. I looked at her and said sweety, you want to buy and pay for a weeks worth of groceries for a set of triplet boys, knock yourself out. You buying the organic vegan groceries for three boys? Not just a days worth, but a full weeks worth? That shut her up

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Jarrod Nichols
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Basic hierarchy of needs. Literally learned this in middle school.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

when covid started, they argued to shop locally instead of online to support independent businesses in your area, thing is, most people around here with their own business act so rude and entitled, why would I support them? My grandma is in a wheelchair with one leg amputated, and people have pointed at her and laughed, loudly gossiping about her, so no, I will never support local businesses if that's how they treat people, I'll go to the cheaper places with the friendly workers, thanks

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Em Johnson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A couple times a year, I get letters to contribute to the doctors of the hospital I use for lab work, tests, and yes, hospitalization. I’m grateful for the care I receive while there and I have insurance to cover my costs, but I do not have the money to “contribute, donate” or what other wording they come up with, to show my appreciation for the services I received. The lowliest doctor in a hospital makes way more money than I do on Social Security and it irks the hell out of me every time I receive one of these letters. I was at the newest hospital location the other day. Every single lobby, seating area, reception area and the cafeteria was named as the (insert wealthy donor name) lobby, seating, reception and cafe area. With so many wealthy donors, why do I keep getting these donation request?? Even if I could donate 10, 20 or 50 dollars, my name wouldn’t be on any wall which would at least be some sort of acknowledgment. So that’s my pet peeve, am I wrong to feel this way??

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Wednesday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I completely respect that... Do what you can when you can...

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Cass Malone
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly! Also, it's impossible to go anywhere other than Walmart, for instance, in some places. Like my town

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

let’s not forget most people who get on their high horse about this are so unabashedly misinformed. they tend to buy just as many “cruel” items as the average person, they just have no idea.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People like this, but parents not buying nice s**t for their spoiled kids got more responses lol

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only we can control our responses. No one can make you feel guilty.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS! In a capitalist world, with the only thing kind of similar to a set of rules that is accepted and executed everywhere, buying is voting. Ridding people of the ability to chose, makes them unable to effectively vote ... as what you buy every day counts a lot more than that on little crossed-out box every few years does, as it truly affects decisions made by corporate leaders.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We live in tourist area in Italy , it is becoming too expensive to shop locally and to support local , even off season

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the few hundred we have left each month they want you to sacrifice that to be a better person , no life outside of work , so you work more , win win for them , pay you crap so you need to work more so you can buy their crap

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed. Anytime there's a dip in the economy I hear on the news "The economy is taking a toll as consumers seem to be spending less at retailers. Covid may be a factor in the spending slump." Like wtf? Who cares if Ikea, Home Depot, all the high end malls are not getting our money. Oh, boo hoo.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw it phrased as, "I can't afford to take a principled stance against Wal-Mart."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It depends. Are you buying cheap clothes from a mega corporation when you'd actually be better off paying more for better quality clothes that will last? Are you buying books from Amazon instead of a local store because it's $3 cheaper? If it's a necessity like food, absolutely get it from wherever is cheapest, but there's a lot of stuff people waste their money on by supporting evil corporations that poison the planet because it's convenient.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some people can’t save up to buy better quality items that will last. If I have $5 and I need shoes yesterday, saving up to buy better isn’t an option. If I have $5 and need to feed my kids tonight when I don’t have an oven, McDonald’s will do it, NOT a cheap bag of healthier dried beans.

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Sarah
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll second that! I'd love to be able to live strickly by my principles but, that sometimes involves higher costs that I just cant afford. I pick my battles where I can.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the exact reason everything is so f*****g dystopian. Everyone sees everything through the lens of their own personal convenience. Conflating wants with needs. It's an excuse to not try, to not think about the broader implications of everything because "woe is me" Stop eating fast food Stop driving everywhere Stop buying s**t on amazon because you're too lazy to move your ass to a store. Stop buying things wrapped in plastic Stop buying cheap imported s**t. All of it. It's not saving you money and it's 10 times worse for the environment

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Kristel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, the people who can afford convenience. For some people, it’s survival for today. Not how convenient it is. I’m privileged and I know that only privileged have “convenience.” Think of the people who have little options to survive today NOT how they should plan for tomorrow.

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Jo Choto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are plenty of decisions you can make that have nothing to do with your wealth, and indeed can save you money. Repair or repurpose clothes instead of throwing them out or buying new. Buy second hand and used where you can. Choose cheap fast food places with a better track record (which costs nothing more). If you have a car, choose the petrol supplier carefully. Poverty is no excuse for not bothering to make choices that benefit you and everyone else.

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shuka shuka
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They totally missed "not buying as much s**t" as an option. You buy less. When it comes to food farmer's markets are always cheaper than giant corps anyway.

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Kristel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have you heard of inner city poor people? It’s a food desert. Not everyone has access to farmers markets.

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Mark Johansen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I struggle with that too. There are lots of evil companies out there. I can't boycott all of them. Like I dumped Netflix when they aired that child porn movie and made lame defenses for it. But I still subscribe to Amazon Prime and Apple TV even though they air many things I find morally objectionable. I was talking about this to my (adult) daughter and she said she tries to stay away from the most powerful evil companies, on the reasoning that they do more harm. Interesting thought.

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Andre Blue
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We gotta do what we gotta do. People who engage in that kind of shaming and virtue signaling have issues. It's not even about you or saving the world. Nuts to them. They need to check their privilege and mind their own business.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes and no. There are more than two options here. Cheapest isn't ALWAYS the least ethical. I've heard a lot of people who have resigned themselves to the fact that they're too poor to be a conscious shopper -- even people who make more than I do. You're not too poor to try. When two products are the same price, you should know which one is more ethical to you. When a store is having a massive sale, you should deviate from your norm. Heck, I used to run a food pantry. I saw clients pondering ethics questions over free food. You're not too poor to keep informed and try.

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Carol Emory
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother-in-law asked why we always shopped at the high end stores instead of Walmart when we were one income and struggling. And I said we were boycotting Walmart because of how they treat their employees and how much they rely on their employees being on state assistance for them to make a profit. There was a long pause and she said "When you're richer, then you can be more political. In the meantime, stop living champagne dreams on a beer budget."

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Kristel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you aren’t privileged enough to have electricity (you know, oven or hot plate or microwave) yeah, prepared food might be the only option

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the only person making you feel guilty is you, why the F**k did you care what others think, get the hell off social media.......honesty, nobody cares what you do

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boycotts don’t work. Chick fil a still exists even after the gays left it and Target still has its transgender bathroom policy.

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So while it can be fun to share your controversial views online, they also let others say opposing views, have heated discussions, and see things from different perspectives. Anna Akbari, P.hD., is a sociologist, writer, and speaker who shared her thoughts on why unpopularity isn’t necessarily a bad thing in a piece on The Psychology Today

She explained that if we want to be happy, successful, and feel of service, we don’t actually need to appeal to the masses. "See, we’re complicated beings, each with our own unique experiences, full of biases and contradictions and, hopefully, a point of view," she wrote. "Having a point of view is a good thing, even when that view isn’t universally embraced."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've discovered this trend on the Internet and honestly, I absolutely do not understand it

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You ruined it with "sure they're cute" because that's the whole point, they're NOT cute, people have just been trained into thinking they are. People need to realise that inbred dogs with serious health problems are the exact opposite of cute.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

100% - the cheater is the one at fault - unless the people they cheated with is also someone who you have a relationship with then it's equal blame as they both owe you loyalty. I've never understood the blame being passed to the person they cheat with, and it's usually women who blame the other woman when their guy cheats - I sure there's a patriarchal link to all that that could be deciphered but seriously, they're just a shitty person if they knew he was involved with someone - if they didn't then they're just as much a victim in it all. This idea that men can't help themselves if offered sex has to stop - you don't accidentally have sex - yeah, you may regret it after but you totally know what you're doing while you're doing it.

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While we can wholeheartedly stand by one issue, we can also not see eye to eye on another. "Agreeing to disagree on most things in life is fine—assuming it doesn’t restrict the liberty or human rights of others. It’s when we start to think that we need to agree on everything all the time to merely function together that we get into trouble," Akbari mentioned. 

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Needless to say, popularity isn’t essentially bad. Lots of things that are commonly and generally accepted by our society are considered as "safe". Akbari explained that we don’t have to immediately or categorically reject the popular stuff but rather "selectively embrace it, or at least occasionally challenge it."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, it really should be free. I have been in therapy on and off for years and it has been free (/paid by taxes). It's due to mental health issues so free healthcare = free mental healthcare. I learned a lot and cope much better. I wish it was available to all who needs it. To hear that people live with anxiety, ptsd, depression etc and can't afford therapy to learn how to cope better is really, REALLY sad.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't use those sites anymore. If you want me to subscribe, or permit adverts in my ad blocker, or click a cookie thing every time, I just bounce. Enjoy your bouncerate and zero ad revenue. ALSO. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD stop with the f*****g animated adverts. They drive my poor ADHD ass crazy. I can't stand it.

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However, if your views are not clinging to the mainstream popular or if they tend to stir some unexpected or even rude reactions, "don't despair. You don’t need to bend toward conformity, and you may even be able to cash in—financially and socially—on stepping outside the conventional bounds."

She mentioned two rules that people who tend to lean into unpopularity should remember. The first one is that you should actually believe what you’re saying or doing. "Disagreeing for the sport of it is annoying and, rightfully, no one likes or respects you if you do that. So stop it," the sociologist advised. 

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In many cases I would agree but in many I would not. For example If an employee of mine turned out to be a KKK member, or they were videoed ridiculing a disabled person I would fire them without hesitation.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone who breaks up spaghetti before boiling them - I agree. Now give me those judgemental looks :P

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree completely. The world will always need woodworkers, metal workers, plumbers, electricians etc, not young people with huge financial debt and very little practical skills.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Retired teacher here, so let me weigh in on the realities. For elementary school kids, I'd overwhelmingly vote yes. Younger kids want to please the teacher; they want to be around the teacher, around other kids, in class. HOWEVER, as someone who taught middle and high school for 26 years, this does not work at all. By that time, there are a lot of kids who are looking for any way to leave the classroom. Yes, there are times they need to use the bathroom, but quite often they also want to socialize. There have been groups in certain years (not all by any means) that texted and met up in bathrooms and fought, too. It helps if a teacher has a sign in/out pass, or gives a certain number of tickets per month. Other children who don't have to use the bathroom COULD give a classmate a ticket if they felt generous.

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"The second rule is to embrace your unpopular opinions with the knowledge and grace that not everyone shares your point of view," she continued. This rule can be quite tough since we humans have a general tendency to want others to agree with us. After all, it makes us feel heard and valued. 

However, following this guideline "starts with a promise to both give up convincing other people to buy into your less popular opinions and to stop shaming them for their own thoughts and actions." 

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My previous boss (who was an absolute jerk!) used to say "there's a line of people waiting to take your place, if you quit." I did quite eventually. Seven years later and... my place is still unoccupied. And not just mine - two other people also quit from that office, and replacements could never be found. Or someone would start and then quit a month later due to the conditions. I guess the line of people for my spot turned out to be a bit too short ;)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or, stop suing everyone for making mistakes. Yes there are serious negligence cases, but they're a lot less common than the cases where "negligence" is claimed, but it's just an honest mistake. Americans really need to stop that s**t.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have to get rid of the phrase "unskilled labour". A janitor needs practical skills far above average (at least a good one does), and the working conditions of courier drivers or fastfood workers require a great deal of stamina and resilience. In any job you can go from beginner to master, working your job better or faster. Even more important, the economy absolutely depends on the jobs we tend to call "unskilled". Usually, in any company, if a middle manager is absent for some days, work continues more or less as usual. If the cleaning lady is absent, you notice the problems after a day or two the latest.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love my cats and would do anything for them, but they ARE little assholes.

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After that, it’s all about trusting yourself. If you believe that some things are just not right, don’t be shy and share your views with others because, chances are, there are people out there just like you. According to Akbari, there is value in dissent. "There’s often truth at the fringes and insight in unpopular perspectives. Greatness comes neither from blindly following nor from knee-jerk rejecting."

"Many of our greatest historical figures held really, really unpopular opinions. They did stuff that made people cringe or even retaliate against them. Going against the grain takes guts. And that courage is admirable, even if we disagree with what they’re saying or doing—but only when executed with integrity from a place of personal honesty," she wrote.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you don't trust your partner, then you don't trust your own choice of partner.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We switched my kid to a Montessori school because they got to 6th grade and there was no AP option so they were just sitting there bored. It costs a good bit, but I have no reason to think public schools will be better for my kid than they were for me.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some establishments also bombarding one with promotional messages after using their service once...like damn, now you giving me a reason not to use your product again...

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll probably be downvoted, but this also applies to the African American label. Your distant ancestors were from Africa,you were born in the US therefore you are American. You don't hear people of Asian or African ancestrysaying they are Chinese English or Ghanian Scottish,they are English or Scottish or just plain British.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well this is obvious, it also applies to many of the "50 years of driving and no accidents" type people... Yes Mrs Miggins, but only because everyone has done such a good job of avoiding your ass

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Currently laid on my bed, contorting myself around 3 dogs and wouldn't have it any other way.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I swear a lot, but it's very very rarely AT someone. I'm not doing it to offend people, it just comes out :P

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jeans and hoodies get washed maybe once a month (or three) unless something has got on them. You don't need to smell like washing powder, and constantly washing everything is bad for you, your clothes, your bank account, and the planet. End of discussion, downvote me all you like I think you know by now I don't give a s**t.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband and I have slept in separate rooms for over 10 years (due to his loud snoring keeping me awake). We are very happy together and have no real problems in our relationship - we just both like a decent night sleep. People assume that we aren’t intimate and/or that our whole relationship is falling apart, which couldn’t be further from the truth.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is probably the reason why Adblockers are a necessity nowadays

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And accessable. Don't forget, these tech companies are potentially alienating swathes of their target market who are missing limbs, have neurological issues that preclude motion detection, etc.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. I've been a passenger while the driver just drove around and around waiting for one of the "good" spots to become available. Finally I said, "If we had just parked in one of the far spots right away, we would have been inside the store by now."

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Urgh. My ex-husband used to say that all the time especially during arguments. "No one cares" or "no one feel that way". Well, I do. You can't decide on what to care about or feel based on your feelings and use that as the only truth. Blah.

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They say money doesn't buy happiness, but I think this is it...this is the happiness money can buy.

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I feel like the human approach to "what to do with the waste/recycling of electric vehicles" will (and probably is) treated similar to the problem of what to do with nuclear waste, and unfortunately, our approach seems to be to sweep it under the rug and let future generations figure it out.

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