Buy Nothing Day

[Red October]

who is participating in buy nothing day this november 24&25?

[nightwatchman]

I did, I rarely buy anything on a regular basis anyways.

[Vyru]

I wasn't aware there was such a day, but,

Hm, only things I bought were drinks from the coffee machine at work. (20p a cup!)

Am I an evil capitalist? xD

[Janus]

I refrained from even going to the shopping centers due to the expected holiday rush.

[An archist]

if it was the 24th too, I'm sorry mate, I bought beer that day :P

[dannie]

Originally posted by An [email protected] 26, 2006 09:35 pm
if it was the 24th too, I'm sorry mate, I bought beer that day :P
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[Mujer Libre]

Just some info for people who didn't know about this, even thouh it's over (was on the 24th and 25th).


Originally posted by Adbusters website

Every November, for 24 hours, we remember that no one was born to shop. If you’ve never taken part in Buy Nothing Day, or if you’ve taken part in the past but haven’t really committed to doing it again, consider this: 2006 will go down as the year in which mainstream dialogue about global warming finally reached its critical mass. What better way to bring the Year of Global Warming to a close than to point in the direction of real alternatives to the unbridled consumption that has created this quagmire?

Email us at BND [at] ADBUSTERS [dot] ORG as your plans come together. We’ll feature the best and brightest right here as this year’s BND unfolds. (Please direct media inquiries to media-pr [at] adbusters [dot] org.)

[loveme4whoiam]

Huh. Smart idea if it ever got any publicity. Kind of like the International Day of Peace that that guy is working for - if it ever got media coverage it would be an interesting idea, but since no-one knows about it no-one cares about it :(

[which doctor]

Originally posted by [email protected] 26, 2006 06:27 pm
Huh. Smart idea if it ever got any publicity. Kind of like the International Day of Peace that that guy is working for - if it ever got media coverage it would be an interesting idea, but since no-one knows about it no-one cares about it :(
It doesn't get much publicity because the major TV networks refuse to sell them a time slot for an ad. Every year they go around and try to purchase a TV ad, but they always get turned down. One company (I think it might be CNN) gives them one 30 minute slot though.

[anarchista feminista]

Originally posted by FoB+November 27, 2006 11:07 am--> (FoB @ November 27, 2006 11:07 am)
[email protected] 26, 2006 06:27 pm
Huh. Smart idea if it ever got any publicity. Kind of like the International Day of Peace that that guy is working for - if it ever got media coverage it would be an interesting idea, but since no-one knows about it no-one cares about it :(
It doesn't get much publicity because the major TV networks refuse to sell them a time slot for an ad. Every year they go around and try to purchase a TV ad, but they always get turned down. One company (I think it might be CNN) gives them one 30 minute slot though. [/b]
I can imagine though; it could be bad for all of the other advertisers.

One question: what about water, electricity, phone etc etc? You still buy those things too.

[Red October]

Originally posted by anarchy_oi+November 26, 2006 08:17 pm--> (anarchy_oi @ November 26, 2006 08:17 pm)
Originally posted by [email protected] 27, 2006 11:07 am

[email protected] 26, 2006 06:27 pm
Huh. Smart idea if it ever got any publicity. Kind of like the International Day of Peace that that guy is working for - if it ever got media coverage it would be an interesting idea, but since no-one knows about it no-one cares about it :(
It doesn't get much publicity because the major TV networks refuse to sell them a time slot for an ad. Every year they go around and try to purchase a TV ad, but they always get turned down. One company (I think it might be CNN) gives them one 30 minute slot though.
I can imagine though; it could be bad for all of the other advertisers.

One question: what about water, electricity, phone etc etc? You still buy those things too. [/b]
those come in monthly bills, and if the bill comes on buy nothing day you can wait a day or two to pay it.

[Comrade Marcel]

Buy nothing day is petty-bourgeois. Proletarians already have this day all the time; it's called being poor. Why not try Steal something day, or better yet revolutionary food grabs AKA Robin hood day?

[RNK]

On that point, has anyone ever thought of the realistic application of a "Thieves Guild", or as Marcel pointed out, a "Robin Hood" Party or organization whose soul purpose is to steal from the rich and give to the poor? I'm talking about hitting food distribution centers and transport trucks and stealing food and water to hand out to the poor on the street, or even robbing banks and giving all of the "proceeds" to homeless shelters and missions.

Anyone? Hm?

[anarchista feminista]

Originally posted by [email protected] 27, 2006 03:10 pm
On that point, has anyone ever thought of the realistic application of a "Thieves Guild", or as Marcel pointed out, a "Robin Hood" Party or organization whose soul purpose is to steal from the rich and give to the poor? I'm talking about hitting food distribution centers and transport trucks and stealing food and water to hand out to the poor on the street, or even robbing banks and giving all of the "proceeds" to homeless shelters and missions.

Anyone? Hm?
Actually I was thinking of talking to my friend about food not bombs. My local dumpster generates so much leftover and fresh bread and often lots of other goodies so I'd love to do something with it all rather than taking bits and pieces for myself which I don't need.

[Rollo]

Originally posted by anarchy_oi+November 27, 2006 04:51 pm--> (anarchy_oi @ November 27, 2006 04:51 pm)
[email protected] 27, 2006 03:10 pm
On that point, has anyone ever thought of the realistic application of a "Thieves Guild", or as Marcel pointed out, a "Robin Hood" Party or organization whose soul purpose is to steal from the rich and give to the poor? I'm talking about hitting food distribution centers and transport trucks and stealing food and water to hand out to the poor on the street, or even robbing banks and giving all of the "proceeds" to homeless shelters and missions.

Anyone? Hm?
Actually I was thinking of talking to my friend about food not bombs. My local dumpster generates so much leftover and fresh bread and often lots of other goodies so I'd love to do something with it all rather than taking bits and pieces for myself which I don't need. [/b]
I prefer the beggers guild. I stand outside bakerys near closing time and ask for leftovers. I get cakes and full loaves of bread.

[Delta]

I celebrated Buy Nothing Day. I also put something on my car a few days ahead of time hoping to get someone else involved. Much more than a show of consumer solidarity and conciousness, it is a time for people to reflect on how they live their lives. Many people, driven by effective advertising, live life always wanting more and more "stuff". This consumerism not only generates extreme waste and hurts the environment, but it also distracts people from the important things in life, from spending time with friends and family to being politically active and wanting to create a better world for our children than we currently live in. It is hoped that by having a day like this, people will alter their habits over the course of the entire year, if only slightly.

[fashbash]

Hmm. I bought beer and tobacco. Sorry, but then to be honest I would have bought them anyway even if I'd known. Or maybe I'd have stolen them. Or does that go against the spirit of the thing anyway?

[anarchista feminista]

Originally posted by Rollo+November 27, 2006 05:29 pm--> (Rollo @ November 27, 2006 05:29 pm)
Originally posted by [email protected] 27, 2006 04:51 pm

[email protected] 27, 2006 03:10 pm
On that point, has anyone ever thought of the realistic application of a "Thieves Guild", or as Marcel pointed out, a "Robin Hood" Party or organization whose soul purpose is to steal from the rich and give to the poor? I'm talking about hitting food distribution centers and transport trucks and stealing food and water to hand out to the poor on the street, or even robbing banks and giving all of the "proceeds" to homeless shelters and missions.

Anyone? Hm?
Actually I was thinking of talking to my friend about food not bombs. My local dumpster generates so much leftover and fresh bread and often lots of other goodies so I'd love to do something with it all rather than taking bits and pieces for myself which I don't need.
I prefer the beggers guild. I stand outside bakerys near closing time and ask for leftovers. I get cakes and full loaves of bread. [/b]
alot of bakeries around here give all of their leftovers to soup kitchens and charity vans. good idea i think. hmmm now i feel like cake. i always bring healthy food to school though <_<

[Red October]

Originally posted by [email protected] 27, 2006 12:10 am
On that point, has anyone ever thought of the realistic application of a "Thieves Guild", or as Marcel pointed out, a "Robin Hood" Party or organization whose soul purpose is to steal from the rich and give to the poor? I&#39;m talking about hitting food distribution centers and transport trucks and stealing food and water to hand out to the poor on the street, or even robbing banks and giving all of the "proceeds" to homeless shelters and missions.

Anyone? Hm?
i doubt you&#39;de get very far with that. robbing banks and food distribution centers requires a fair amount of people, weapons, and skills. but i like the name. did you get the thieves guild from the elder scrolls?

[anarchista feminista]

Originally posted by Red October 1922+November 28, 2006 10:05 am--> (Red October 1922 &#064; November 28, 2006 10:05 am)
[email protected] 27, 2006 12:10 am
On that point, has anyone ever thought of the realistic application of a "Thieves Guild", or as Marcel pointed out, a "Robin Hood" Party or organization whose soul purpose is to steal from the rich and give to the poor? I&#39;m talking about hitting food distribution centers and transport trucks and stealing food and water to hand out to the poor on the street, or even robbing banks and giving all of the "proceeds" to homeless shelters and missions.

Anyone? Hm?
i doubt you&#39;de get very far with that. robbing banks and food distribution centers requires a fair amount of people, weapons, and skills. but i like the name. did you get the thieves guild from the elder scrolls? [/b]
reminds me of zelda. the theives hideout. :lol: :ph34r: i love the theives on that game. they were awesome. i wish that game were real. as if it isn&#39;t the ultimate world. it&#39;s still kind of bourgeois but in a... quaint way. :)

EDIT: I think that buy nothing day should be everyday. Well maybe not that extreme. But everyday maybe we should think of how much we spend when we don&#39;t need to. Most of us probably do that anyway but just something to think about anyway. I should at least try to myself...

[OneBrickOneVoice]

Originally posted by Comrade [email protected] 27, 2006 04:23 am
Buy nothing day is petty-bourgeois. Proletarians already have this day all the time; it&#39;s called being poor. Why not try Steal something day, or better yet revolutionary food grabs AKA Robin hood day?
very good point and a good idea. Anyhow, I unintentionally participated.