Post #3626137
2026-07-03 10:33 UTC
@ambiguous_yelp@veganism.social
in the original meaning, a boycot is about getting rid of, not about asking for change of behaviour.
the irish wanted to expel asshole landlord #CharlesBoycott. this included using threats of violence.
in that meaning, i think it's fine to call veganism a boycot, like it's fine to use the words "luddithe" or "anarchy" even if they have misleading alternative contemporary definitions.
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@ambiguous_yelp@veganism.social 2026-07-03 21:29
@pelle@veganism.social I didn't know that - I was of course using the contemporary definition but I will have to consider that ambiguity the next time I see someone talking about boycotts