Comments on: Why I don’t buy Buy Nothing Day

By: Peter Korchnak

Peter Korchnak — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:16:14 +0000

@Nathan: It does support black-and-white thinking, doesn’t it? I haven’t thought of it that way. Thanks!

@Brian: Good point. The thing is, you personally have made the conscious choice to adjust your consumption pattern and structure. For people like you, Buy Nothing Day can serve as a reminder or even celebration.

For those who just buy nothing that day and think they’re done with sustainability, it seems like a waste of time because it changes nothing in the long run.

And to answer your question, If not then, when?, I’d say every day. Systemic change requires more than just one day a year.

By: Brian Setzler, CPA

Brian Setzler, CPA — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:17:15 +0000

I disagree that BND is a waste of time. I appreciate the opportunity to resist the dominant paradigm and to seek viable alternatives. BND is a way to evaluate the role of consumption in our lives. If not then, when?

By: Nathan Schock

Nathan Schock — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:53:45 +0000

Peter,

I think “Buy Nothing Day” is worse than a waste of time, I think it’s counter-productive to moving people into more sustainable lifestyles because it sends the message that you have to sacrifice everything. I can’t imagine coming home to my children and saying “Merry Christmas. Here’s Nothing!”

By: Dr Wright

Dr Wright — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:08:04 +0000

I am glad someone else was feeling the same way. I was thinking, doesnt that magazine have sponsors???

Dr Wright
http://www.wrightplacetv.com

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