Showing posts with label politcal. Show all posts
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Boycotting Amazon? Skipping Kindle? Reader Power, Author Livelihoods, and Who Really Pays

Boycotting America ripple effect

I’ve been seeing quite a few conversations online recently, like the one mentioning how easy it can be to remove American products or companies from daily life – switching from an American fast food chain (like Maccas!) to a local spot, or swapping a Kindle for a Kobo. And honestly? My first reaction was… well, let's just say it involved a fair bit of steam coming out of my ears. I actually typed out a whole rant – angry, frustrated, probably a bit self-righteous – ready to hit 'post' on social media.