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That’s a lose lose situation. They could be slammed for sacrificing income for their shareholders, or they didn’t lose out therefore it couldn’t have been a gen

That’s a lose lose situation. They could be slammed for sacrificing income for their shareholders, or they didn’t lose out therefore it couldn’t have been a genuine act. Especially in this case where iirc the company founders bought up land for one of the biggest national parks in South America, I can believe it’s sincere.

dominotw 6y ago
> Especially in this case where iirc the company founders bought up land for one of the biggest national parks in South America, I can believe it’s sincere. Bill gates has been doing work with his foundation since the 90's. Founders personal passion projects are irrelevant. By your logic founder hates muslims by supporting Chinese regime making his company's stuff there. They need to show what personal sacrifice they are making or this is purely a marketing move.
- mthoms 6y ago
  >They need to show what personal sacrifice they are making or this is purely a marketing move. Like giving away $10 million dollars? https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/11/28/patagonia-money-saved-trump-tax-cut-environmental-cause/2143733002/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/11/28/patagonia-mo... You realize that actions can have marketing benefits while still being unequivocally positive right?
- tobylane 6y ago
  I already set out why they could be considered bad for the sacrifice. Various oil, cigarette, opioid and arms dealers have tried to clean up their image by donating, for instance to art galleries. The Getty Wing of the National Gallery, London is because of a donation and a genuine interest in art by Paul Jr. The Sackler family had their gift to the sister National Portrait Gallery turned down, a popular decision. Both have donated to National Gallery, Washington, among others. Sacrificing money is not a good measure. There will be Bible references for this.

dominotw 6y ago

> Especially in this case where iirc the company founders bought up land for one of the biggest national parks in South America, I can believe it’s sincere. Bill gates has been doing work with his foundation since the 90's. Founders personal passion projects are irrelevant. By your logic founder hates muslims by supporting Chinese regime making his company's stuff there. They need to show what personal sacrifice they are making or this is purely a marketing move.

mthoms 6y ago
>They need to show what personal sacrifice they are making or this is purely a marketing move. Like giving away $10 million dollars? https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/11/28/patagonia-money-saved-trump-tax-cut-environmental-cause/2143733002/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/11/28/patagonia-mo... You realize that actions can have marketing benefits while still being unequivocally positive right?
tobylane 6y ago
I already set out why they could be considered bad for the sacrifice. Various oil, cigarette, opioid and arms dealers have tried to clean up their image by donating, for instance to art galleries. The Getty Wing of the National Gallery, London is because of a donation and a genuine interest in art by Paul Jr. The Sackler family had their gift to the sister National Portrait Gallery turned down, a popular decision. Both have donated to National Gallery, Washington, among others. Sacrificing money is not a good measure. There will be Bible references for this.