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Why boycotts are a bad idea (and this message is hypocritical)

Why boycotts are a bad idea (and this message is hypocritical)

They let people believe they’re making a difference when, in reality, they’re doing nothing of substance.

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Oriane Cohen
Apr 11, 2025
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Last week, I received a private message on LinkedIn:

It sounds innocent, even friendly.

But this message is deeply hypocritical.

Why this message is problematic

The initial message hides its true purpose.

Instead of saying, “This app is for boycotting companies linked to Russia,” it tries to make it sound like a game. Calling it “fun thing to do with frien…

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