# Which companies do you boycott and why? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 8, 2010, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368 "2010-04-08T02:06:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Labrador\_Deceiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7c8e57/32.png) [@Labrador\_Deceiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Labrador_Deceiver)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2010, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/121 "2010-04-09T22:15:50Z")
> [@Gray\_Ghost](#): > > Not totally disagreeing with your comment on the quality of Chick-fil-A’s service, but in my experience, In-N-Out Burger’s customer service is at least as good, and usually better than that of Chick-fil-A’s. Chick-fil-A’s is usually pretty good, FWIW. Ah, I’ve never been fortunate enough to visit an In-N-Out Burger, but I’ve heard their service is great. Chick-fil-A does the vast majority of its business via drive-thru, and they are consistently rated the best in the country for their service in that category. It’s almost unreal how quickly their lines move. ---
**Author:** ![MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MPB_in_Salt_Lake)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2010, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/122 "2010-04-09T22:29:48Z")
> [@Skammer](#): > > What the others have said – they’re hoping potential (religious) customers are saying “Hey, that business is owned by a Christian, I should support it.” It’s similar to little rainbows you sometimes see on gay-fiendly businesses. I don’t assume those rainbow-clad businesses don’t want me to patronize them because I’m straight, and even less do I believe they want to convert me. While I agree 100% with your statement, I am betting that the poster who you addressed it to is not going to listen to any logic or reason on this particular subject—Risha seems pretty entrenched on the matter… ---
**Author:** ![lindsaybluth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/90db22/32.png) [@lindsaybluth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lindsaybluth)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2010, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/123 "2010-04-09T23:00:34Z")
> [@MeanOldLady](#): > > I boycott any company that does anything to annoy me, and any company that has ever harmed, directly or indirectly, people. You must be a fan of this [group](http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=59306991210). ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2010, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/124 "2010-04-09T23:32:05Z")
Walmart because they hate America. Redwing boots because they represented the “Made In USA” and I paid big bucks because of that. Now they sell Redwing branded boots that are made in China. ---
**Author:** ![Balthisar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/balthisar/32/2825_2.png) [@Balthisar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balthisar)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/125 "2010-04-10T02:40:06Z")
> [@River\_Hippie](#): > > Redwing boots because they represented the “Made In USA” and I paid big bucks because of that. Now they sell Redwing branded boots that are made in China. I’ll have to watch out for that. I love my Red Wings. Well, not boots, but shoes. ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/126 "2010-04-10T02:57:18Z")
> [@lindsaybluth](#): > > You must be a fan of this [group](http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=59306991210). A+. I support their cause fully. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/127 "2010-04-10T03:08:20Z")
I just find that usually, boycotting hurts me way more than it hurts the company. Like today, I want to boycott my “MediQuick,” a doctor’s office where you can get in and out in less than 15 minutes, as long as you don’t have anything too serious (for which they’ll send you to the hospital across the block.) It’s a piddly thing, but they led to me, and I really feel that, by doing business there, I’m condoning their lying. But I’m sick (again) and I need to get well. And they’re the only place open tomorrow besides the hospital which has real emergencies to attend to. ---
**Author:** ![rhubarbarin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/eb9ed0/32.png) [@rhubarbarin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rhubarbarin)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/128 "2010-04-10T03:16:07Z")
I don’t boycott any companies, for any reason. I don’t buy products or services from many companies, though, I’m fairly poor. ---
**Author:** ![Crafter\_Man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crafter_man/32/458_2.png) [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/129 "2010-04-10T03:31:50Z")
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. The founders are leftists. ---
**Author:** ![boytyperanma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4491bb/32.png) [@boytyperanma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boytyperanma)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/130 "2010-04-10T04:14:34Z")
> [@Crafter\_Man](#): > > Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. The founders are leftists. Don’t worry I’ll buy an extra pint just for you. ---
**Author:** ![boytyperanma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4491bb/32.png) [@boytyperanma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boytyperanma)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/131 "2010-04-10T04:17:56Z")
> [@River\_Hippie](#): > > Walmart because they hate America. > > Redwing boots because they represented the “Made In USA” and I paid big bucks because of that. Now they sell Redwing branded boots that are made in China. Many Redwings are still made in America which is more than can be said for other manufacturers. I always figured I was paying big bucks for Redwings because they are top quality boots. I’m confident mine are still made in America as I require a custom lift and it takes less then a week to get them to me. ---
**Author:** ![toofs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4491bb/32.png) [@toofs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toofs)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/132 "2010-04-10T05:10:01Z")
Yeah, and Dr. Martens shoes sold in America are no longer made in England, also Vans shoes are no longer made in the USA. The outsourcing doesn’t bother me. What bothers me is China getting almost all of the outsourced manufacturing. All of these companies and only one China. ---
**Author:** ![Lynn\_Bodoni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e47c2d/32.png) [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/133 "2010-04-10T07:20:25Z")
> [@lindsaybluth](#): > > Just out of curiosity, how often do you use paper money? I use it maybe once/week. Also, don’t you think the money’s just on a quicker route towards being taken out of circulation with the black out marks? I use paper money several times a week. I know that when I use a debit card, the shop or restaurant gets charged a small fee, so I try to use paper money in some places. The black marks aren’t going to get the bill taken out of circulation any faster. If I ran the bills through the washer and dryer, THAT would increase the amount of wear and tear on them, but marks don’t make the bills any less suitable for use. ---
**Author:** ![simple\_homer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de0a6/32.png) [@simple\_homer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/simple_homer)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 7:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/134 "2010-04-10T07:21:27Z")
> [@Acid\_Lamp](#): > > We also boycott any business that has a jesus fish logo, or adds some christian tripe to their motto or advertising. My buddy’s and I have discussed this, and we agreed that the small businesses most likely to try to cheat you are the ones with some sort of Christian message on their signs or advertising. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/135 "2010-04-10T13:21:07Z")
> [@simple\_homer](#): > > My buddy’s and I have discussed this, and we agreed that the small businesses most likely to try to cheat you are the ones with some sort of Christian message on their signs or advertising. I often buy from Sierra Trading Post and they mention on their website and their catalogs that they are Christian and try to follow the teachings of Christ. In my experience, they have some of the best customer service I’ve encountered and they have earned my business. This is spoken as a Jewish atheist. ---
**Author:** ![Acid\_Lamp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Acid\_Lamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acid_Lamp)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/136 "2010-04-10T14:26:30Z")
> [@kathmandu](#): > > I don’t really get this. Are you boycotting them because they’re Christians? Without more, I don’t really understand why you specifically avoid an otherwise good and reputable business. If they hold specific views that you don’t agree with, I get that, but why would you boycott them simply for believing in God? We do it because in my opinion they are using their religion to make a statement about their quality. “Oh I’m a christian so I’m a good and honest person! Trust me to give you a good estimate or deal with you fairly.” This just rubs me the wrong way. I also don’t like being preached to or receiving bible quotes on my bills. Lastly, many of them donate to evangelical causes, or far right causes that I don’t support. ---
**Author:** ![Acid\_Lamp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Acid\_Lamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acid_Lamp)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/137 "2010-04-10T14:29:52Z")
> [@JohnT](#): > > See, I do that with Jewish places. Boycotting businesses because the owners display their religion is just so wickedly-cool modern that I’m surprised more people don’t do it. > > Guess we’re just a special type of people, huh? Better, of course, but also special. :rolleyes: Yeah I’m showing them alright. Look, I don’t care if someone displays their religion in their establishment, but I do mind if it’s plastered all over their ads, signs, or work trucks. I don’t think that religion in general is a net force for the advancement of society, and won’t support or encourage it. ---
**Author:** ![Hanna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b3f665/32.png) [@Hanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hanna)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/138 "2010-04-10T16:27:38Z")
A local pet store because they sell puppies. Most puppies sold in pet stores come from puppy mills and I am against them. Even if they don’t come from a classic puppy mill, I feel that breeders who don’t have buyers for their puppies before the dogs are even bred are irresponsible. So I drive 25 miles out of my way to buy my pet food and pet products from a store that doesn’t sell animals. ---
**Author:** ![ianzin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ed655f/32.png) [@ianzin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ianzin)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/139 "2010-04-10T20:19:27Z")
Apple. Don’t like the company, their hype, their misrepresentations about what their boxes can and can’t do, their ads or their fans and the Kool Aid they drink. British Airways. I have yet to find an organisation more determined to deliver a bad customer experience. ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2010, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368/140 "2010-04-10T23:33:58Z")
> [@WolfpackJeep](#): > > A Jiffy Lube on Western Boulevard in Raleigh wanted me to leave my Jeep unlocked and unattended with the key in the ignition while waiting for service. No way! Since then I either go out of my way to visit my family’s mechanic, or I head to the dealership. (I’ve since heard many, many stories about Jiffy Lubes that failed to replace the oil in a car during an oil change.) That stretch of Western Blvd is kind of scary anyway. I boycott Mercedes Benz because I can’t afford them. 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-companies-do-you-boycott-and-why/535368.md?page=8)