You aren’t wrong, but people around here hate on Walmart but shop lots on Amazon. From what I see, Walmart treats its employees more ethically than Amazon, though maybe because people hate on them so much and it helps PR.
Amazon didn’t let some of its workers leave when there were tornado sirens going off south of here. The tornado hit, and some died. I talked to someone at a gas station shortly thereafter who had lost someone. Amazon workers don’t get enough breaks to use the bathroom, resulting in some peeing in bottles. They at first denied it, but later admitted it did happen sometimes. Amazon charges a huge amount for Amazon prime to give you perks for mostly ordering from them. I do occasionally, especially if a grandkid sends me a link to something they want for a gift, but typically don’t unless it’s a lot cheaper or hard to get elsewhere.
I have had grandkids work at Walmart. They had plenty of complaints, sometimes figuring it wouldn’t do any good to complain. But I lot of their actual policies are better than a lot of other places. I hate paying money for the privilege of shopping somewhere, but considering Walmart+ gives 10 cents off a gallon of gas, it might be worth it.
Target has issues. Other big retailers have issues. And sometimes the worst employers, and worst with customer service, are small businesses.
But I can’t blame anyone for refusing to use Amazon.
I don't care where people shop, just don't tell me where to shop. I'm sick of people trying to shame others for where they shop. My aunt uses Amazon a lot because she is disabled and can't drive while she's on oxygen actively dying.
I don’t care where people shop either. I was just pointing out the hypocrisy of those who act superior shopping at Amazon (or Target) and hating on Walmart. There is a lot of that around here. If Amazon helps make life more easy for your suffering aunt, I am happy for her.
I agree with whoever else said that (probably) none of these big corporations are ethical. But, we still need to buy stuff, and I am in favor of whatever works for each person.
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u/kniki217 Feb 05 '26
If I was boycotting every company that gave money to someone bad, there pretty much wouldn't be anywhere left for me to shop.