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Amazon have teamed up with Mermaids

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BaronessSnippyPantsofCroneArmy · 27/06/2020 10:46

Just seen on Twitter

Amazon have teamed up with Mermaids
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Bluebooby · 27/06/2020 20:11

I am going to write to Tesco about this and in the meantime I'll be shopping elsewhere. Hope others do the same.

Bluebooby · 27/06/2020 19:59

NChat thanks for the bookshops suggestion. Apparently Tesco are now going to be supporting mermaids too.
mobile.twitter.com/Mermaids_Gender/status/1276819631215390720

MinorArcana · 27/06/2020 19:46

Are amazon themselves giving money to Mermaids, or are they encouraging customers to donate?

I believe Mermaids is already one of the charity options if you’re shopping on Amazon via Amazon Smile.

minsmum · 27/06/2020 18:52

I just asked them how they choose their charities, why Mermaids and if they do due diligence.They will get back to me,so I have started deleting my subscriptions in preparation

mogtheexcellent · 27/06/2020 17:56

Dammit. Would cancel but DD addicted to a series only on prime. Hrmph.

DidoLamenting · 27/06/2020 17:46

I do use them to send presents to friends overseas because I haven't found another option that's affordable for me, especially for sending to the US. Any ideas for alternatives?

Why not Google shops in the location of the recipient to see if they do mail order? You'd pay at local rates.

NChat · 27/06/2020 17:19

Bluebooby
I have the reverse problem and use Waterstones to deliver to UK family. Is there another bookshop that would work for you? Most of the big ones sell more than just books.

Of course, the big Canadian chain (Indigo) just denounced JK Angry, so there might not be good alternatives...

DidoLamenting · 27/06/2020 17:18

I boycotted Amazon ages ago. It's quite easy.

NotAGirl · 27/06/2020 17:16

I think this is the push I need to reduce my Amazon habit

stillathing · 27/06/2020 16:45

I think it's a very fitting partnership. Both organisations are symptoms of some very dark aspects of capitalism.

I hope this provides the push I need to stop using Amazon. They don't represent the world I want to live in; with humane jobs for humans, human interaction in local shops, independent retailers etc.

The Amazon episode of South Park on Netflix is brilliant by the way and should help provide more inspiration to quit the Amazon habit.

SunsetBeetch · 27/06/2020 16:37

@Clymene

My prime sub is due to renew at the end of the month. Guess that won't be happening now.
Same.
Clymene · 27/06/2020 16:31

My prime sub is due to renew at the end of the month. Guess that won't be happening now.

MollyAtTheFolly · 27/06/2020 15:32

I've cancelled - the lady in the chat said she would pass my comment on. I have to believe her, I suppose.

GrumpyGran8 · 27/06/2020 15:23

Would that be the same Amazon that was forced to remove this 'Daddy's little s*' t shirt for kids from sale last November only after a social media backlash?

TBF, these type of ads are bot-generated and churned out by the hundreds - that's how stuff printed with photos of Auschwitz got put on Amazon last year. The sheer quantity, and the speed at which they're posted, is such that it's hard to catch them.

SocialConnection · 27/06/2020 14:20

Would that be the same Amazon that was forced to remove this 'Daddy's little s*' t shirt for kids from sale last November only after a social media backlash?

www.newsweek.com/amazon-remove-daddys-little-slut-childrens-tshirt-1470597

Amazon have teamed up with Mermaids
RumDo · 27/06/2020 14:15

I’ve cancelled, and told them why Angry

teawamutu · 27/06/2020 14:06

I started a chat to give feedback. Halfway through my message it cut out and I was asked if I'd like a call Hmm

Bluebooby · 27/06/2020 13:59

I'm trying to think of another grassroots charity that's got so much support from big business... Can't think of one. Odd that.

Bluebooby · 27/06/2020 13:58

I try to limit using them anyway because I think they treat workers badly and are terrible for the environment. I do use them to send presents to friends overseas because I haven't found another option that's affordable for me, especially for sending to the US. Any ideas for alternatives?

cassellflaw · 27/06/2020 13:58

Just cancelled now.

Have asked them if they with be taking responsibity to help the children detransition.

Highperbolay · 27/06/2020 13:46

It's so weird, there are so many amazing charities out there doing all sorts of wonderful things. And yet, everyone wants to go for the one that sets children on a path of surgery and untested drugs on healthy bodies? I don't get it!

Sexnotgender · 27/06/2020 13:40

Fuuuuuck. I buy loads from amazon 🙁

Arsebiscuits.

TwoTribes · 27/06/2020 13:38

I've been weaning myself off Amazon anyway due to the way they treat their staff and avoid paying their taxes. Not to mention the massive carbon footprint. Have been switching to small independent shops instead and it's been fine. This will just reinforce my views of Amazon and help me avoid them.

TheChampagneGalop · 27/06/2020 13:34

I do wonder how they manage to team up with these large corporations like Amazon and Starbucks.

SarahTancredi · 27/06/2020 12:43

What is wrong with these people.....