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These companies are using human psychology in immoral ways to victimize people. Whether a person fights back (which isn’t free) or not, they are already being v

These companies are using human psychology in immoral ways to victimize people. Whether a person fights back (which isn’t free) or not, they are already being victimized. Some of us do fight back, but not enough to cut into the profitability of these actions. To claim one of these victims is “part of the problem” because they lack the time or capacity to defend themselves is shameful; especially since making such a statement serves to normalize the companies’ immoral actions.

dylan604 5y ago
If you think I'm trying to normalize this practice, then you've clearly got some wires crossed. You're riding your emotions a little hard on this one me thinks. The person that started this thread has since admittedly accepted their share of the blame. I clearly stated it was a shitty company for doing these things. There are things in life that are difficult and shitty to have to deal with, but not dealing with them is just sticking one's head in the sand. We've all been guilty of it, at least I know I have and am on other things. It doesn't make it wrong to call me out on it. By actively not doing anything about the only thing I can control (myself), I am allowing them to prey on my $10/month.
- cgriswald 5y ago
  Disclaiming something doesn’t negate other actions. Everyone acknowledges there are things we can do as individuals to deal with the problem. Just because the original poster also acknowledges it doesn’t negate you claiming he is “part of the problem.” That is the essence of victim blaming, and that is what serves to normalize the aforementioned immoral behavior.
  - dylan604 5y ago
    We'll just have to agree to disagree, as I just don't feel this is victim blaming. There's a difference of saying that it is the person's fault for this happening to them, and recognizing that a shitty company is preying upon people because they allow themselves to continue to be preyed upon. It is possible to be a willing victim, at that point, the victim blaming shield is no longer applicable. You feel differently, and that's your right. I just choose to not coddle those that choose to be the victim. They've moved into the enabling role.

dylan604 5y ago

If you think I'm trying to normalize this practice, then you've clearly got some wires crossed. You're riding your emotions a little hard on this one me thinks. The person that started this thread has since admittedly accepted their share of the blame. I clearly stated it was a shitty company for doing these things. There are things in life that are difficult and shitty to have to deal with, but not dealing with them is just sticking one's head in the sand. We've all been guilty of it, at least I know I have and am on other things. It doesn't make it wrong to call me out on it. By actively not doing anything about the only thing I can control (myself), I am allowing them to prey on my $10/month.

cgriswald 5y ago
Disclaiming something doesn’t negate other actions. Everyone acknowledges there are things we can do as individuals to deal with the problem. Just because the original poster also acknowledges it doesn’t negate you claiming he is “part of the problem.” That is the essence of victim blaming, and that is what serves to normalize the aforementioned immoral behavior.
- dylan604 5y ago
  We'll just have to agree to disagree, as I just don't feel this is victim blaming. There's a difference of saying that it is the person's fault for this happening to them, and recognizing that a shitty company is preying upon people because they allow themselves to continue to be preyed upon. It is possible to be a willing victim, at that point, the victim blaming shield is no longer applicable. You feel differently, and that's your right. I just choose to not coddle those that choose to be the victim. They've moved into the enabling role.