#5 Counter-Consumption  

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We are living in an age and culture of insatiable desire and consumption. We need to curb that shit. Counter reckless consumption. Don't buy a bunch of crap you don't need. Make a shift in what you value. Don't burden yourself with material possessions.

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Skrrrriti Skrrrriti: 23,415 points   2 years ago
yeah, true, but does this answer the question?
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holotone holotone: 46,213 points   2 years ago

The economic equivalent of http://nota.org/

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Skrrrriti Skrrrriti: 23,415 points   2 years ago

listen
I'm not trying to start some 'thing' but its not the equivalent to NOTA, 78speed spends money, he has to at times, unfortunately so do I. I Just think "counter consumption" is not a moral or ethical criterion for spending money, to me its like saying, "when I spend money on an item, I really shouldn't be spending money on this item even though its a necessity (like food)"

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78speed 78speed: 1,996 points   2 years ago
I answered with a request. In this case my moral and ethical criteria for spending money is based on my need vs. my desire. It may not be the most direct answer here, but I think it encompasses the topic.
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Skrrrriti Skrrrriti: 23,415 points   2 years ago

yeah,
I guess so,
so when you post a topic "Who is your favorite yodeling cowboy?' I will be quick to answer "People should listen to more yodeling cowboys."

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holotone holotone: 46,213 points   2 years ago

MOAR YODELING COWBOYS, DAMNIT!

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78speed 78speed: 1,996 points   2 years ago

LOL - yeah, I don't spend much time around these parts. You'll please forgive me for my nebulous answers. I probably should have just posted it as a comment on the main page for the topic.

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