An “economic blackout” promoted on social media is underway but with no clear indication of how many people took part or whether retail companies and restaurants will notice any effect from the grassroots protest.
I am aware of how larger boycotts make bigger differences. Those larger boycotts started in smaller groups and spread because people got on board. How are you helping when you tell people it won’t work?
It’s not a matter of positive or negative, it’s a matter of reality. Single day boycotts don’t work. Proven over and over again.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/02/28/feb-28-economic-blackout-protest-2025-what-to-know/80727498007/
The boycotts that DO work are consistent and persistent. See the Bud Light boycott.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/29/business/bud-light-boycott-ab-inbev-sales/index.html
I am aware of how larger boycotts make bigger differences. Those larger boycotts started in smaller groups and spread because people got on board. How are you helping when you tell people it won’t work?
Nobody buys less stuff with a single day boycotts. They just shifted their purchases before or after.
Billionaires aren’t scared of losing a few dollars but they are terrified of people organizing. Look how fast they got rid of tiktok!