Are you planning on participating in the blackout on 2/28?

What does paying cash having to do with it?
I’m missing that part.

I don’t think not shopping one day makes any difference if you are spending the same money at the same place the day before or after.

Yes.

I have a vein treatment that morning so we won't be spending $ that day.

Yes I definitely am. I'm hoping enough people participate that it will make a big statement.

I wil be shopping as usual and spending as usual I just has total knee replacement surgery and will not be out and about shopping in person or carrying cash. I shop by needs and comfort, but price, with delivery included. I don’t aim to cripple big foodstore brands or any other branding. These stores provide many jobs and products needed by people—those that work there and those that shop there.

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Yes.

Yes, planning not to order or buy anything that day. As Merge and others have said, the intention is not to cripple big box stores etc, but to send a message on that day.

I think it’s an excellent idea to go with your conscience and do what you can reasonably do. That said, I know I am lucky that it will not be a hardship for me.

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I’ll participate because it won’t be difficult and can’t hurt anything. I am looking for other options for many things long term, though. I’ve found new search engine, I don’t go to target… I’m still using Amazon but have majorly cut back. I live far from shopping so it is a price savings and convenience thing but I’m working on it!

I have no plans to shop on Friday. It’s easy enough for me to shop before or after. I am trying to be more mindful of my spending this year. I can’t avoid big box stores but am spending less and only necessities for the most part - SU! Is still getting too much but have cut back in most places. Trying to save money.

I’ve heard many say to avoid Meta and X as well. This will be hard for me as I spend too much time on it. I already avoid X.

One thing we can do with Meta is to be careful not to buy anything through their ads. That’s a major source of revenue for them.

I might get jumped on for this, but imvho those saying there’s little point, it’s symbolic, the money will be recouped are missing the point. You will be showing solidarity in numbers which is a huge message. Had people thought about their vote at the elections instead of saying “I’m not voting for a black woman, what’s the point?” Or “I don’t like either candidate, what’s the point?” and actually got out there and voted, you and the rest of the World would probably not be in this mess.

I follow a couple of your politicians who support this and they are saying if one day is insufficient then the next protest will be 3 days long. We got through lockdown without shopping, this is do-able for many.

I intend doing it from across the pond! I can’t go on marches to support you there but I CAN do this. By this I mean not supporting Amazon, Meta etc.

Yes.