• JoshuaFalken@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I feel the argument is a little different when it comes to physical goods.

    Stealing a Nestlé product takes away revenue just like if it were left on the shelf, never purchased, and discarded by the shop. The main benefit there is the edible portion of the product doesn’t end up in a landfill.

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      2 months ago

      It’s the same when I look at my dignity. When I boycott a company or a specific product, I don’t even want it for free.

      No more Rolo, even when it is a gift.

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        2 months ago

        What would you say to vegan activists that break into farms and steal animals? That’s wrong too because they are boycotting the meat industry?

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          2 months ago

          l would say it’s dumb because more animals get harmed that way, because the missing animals will get replaced.

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            2 months ago

            The next animal was already coming either way. Stolen, lost, dead animals are all counted the same way.

            The activist taking animals ensures that whatever was going to happen, its that minus whatever they rescue. You could argue its such a small difference its not worth it, but veganism is about minimizing any harm possible, which includes to single animals.