Comments on: Apple, Google, Opposing Prop. 8

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By: Mike Peterson

Mike Peterson — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:30:53 +0000

I don't really think I let this kind of stuff factor into my shopping decisions. I make most of my decisions on which businesses to patronize based on quality, convenience, and price.

I also don't think the internet would be worth using without Google.

By: Jeff Milner

Jeff Milner — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:02:32 +0000

Lawrence Lessig joins the debate on Proposition number 8.

By: Jon W.

Jon W. — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:27:28 +0000

I think everyone has the right to support or not support something. I sometimes wish companies and Unions would not be so vocal on political issues but that mostly is my kneejerk reaction.

I also however have a right to withhold my support for companies that do such. Now that can be called blackmail or it can be called voting with your feet. If people really stopped going to some of more grotesque horror or violent flicks, or extremely violent video games I think companies would revise their selling strategy in a New York Minute.

Personally, if I really am offended by something I will refuse to frequent a seller. As a personal political protest.

Reality, I am not going to stop using Google over this. Not really an Apple fan so they are banned ;).

By: TStevens

TStevens — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:21:35 +0000

Even if a particular company is not donating, part of their revenue goes to pay salaries. Some of those people in turn donate a portion of their money to causes that you yourself would not chose to support. Trying to avoid secondary support is pretty much a loser's game.

By: nermalcat

nermalcat — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:32:40 +0000

If we insisted on agreeing with everything that a business does politically or ethically in order to support it, we would probably have to boycott technology, make our clothing from scratch and grow our own garden and livestock.

By: JaneW

JaneW — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:26:00 +0000

Interesting post - I hadn't given too much thought to how a company's political stances affect my brand loyalty. I have been debating for a few weeks now whether I should get a BlackBerry or iPhone. Apple's decision to publicly support Prop 8 made it easy for me.

iPhone it is!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:39:04 +0000

Disney, Levi Strauss, Apple, HP, and others were attacked when they extended benefits to same sex partners. They should expect some negative feedback but it will be small compared to the positives for the companies.

Perhaps they will no longer extend benefits to unmarried partners they could save some money (although I doubt that is what Apple or Google is thinking about).

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:33:38 +0000

Jeff,

Forgive me. I wasn't trying to imply you yourself were advocating it. On my blog I link to a piece by the Protect Marriage folks who threaten businesses with this very thing. I think it is silly, and yes, m&m, it is blackmail. You're telling a business that they better change the way they vote or support something or you won't do business with them anymore. That's blackmail. You are holding their income hostage. It is unethical in a democracy.

By: SingleSpeed

SingleSpeed — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 20:00:42 +0000

jeez. the title of this post is CONFUSING.