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Dec 07, 2004 10:32

Ok, I haven't posted in a while. I meant to post this on Sunday when I was still enraged, but I was busy over the weekend. I feel like I've been busy in general lately, which doesn't make any sense since I've only been working part time. I guess the rest of my time is spent freaking out over finding a job. If anyone knows a union in NY or NJ ( Read more... )

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leafofgrass December 7 2004, 09:52:07 UTC

I see what you mean: that was really angering and depressing. For me, perhaps moreso the latter. The problem, I would think, is less skeezy marketing execs and more the dearth of meaning in the average life. Capitalism (and post-structuralism!) has done so much in the way of removing any sort meaning from peoples lives that to fill that void with anything seems to be a boon rather than a bane. So you have a bunch of people who feel invisible and trapped "believing" in something that ultimately is what harms them. Sad, really.

weaponjx December 7 2004, 15:37:25 UTC

I try not to judge. If being obsessivly in touch with the latest new products is empowering for you, go get em' tiger. I learned how to come out of my shell by slaying imaginary dragons. And I don't care if my friends releasing their creative and social energies on a food product that tastes good, or a lousy new play. Don't get me wrong, crass commercialism really gets my goat, and I could never personally be an "agent." Still, it takes all kinds right ( ... )

29usc151 December 7 2004, 16:25:43 UTC

I sort of see your point - I mean, everyone has hobbies. And a friend who finds a great new restaurant wants to share it? Great. The thing is, he won't be using a set of talking points provided by the restaurant in trying to get you to go.

The people in the article aren't just using consumerism to have fun, getting a kick out of getting the newest D&D book. They're using it to fill a void in their life. Now, that often leads to unhealthy results when it focuses on just one thing - but this activity purely serves to damage society by purely promoting consumerism in its basest form. I think it goes far beyond the level that I can accept.