Oddbean

@954973b1 Bad behavior has consequences, nothing wrong with that. Thats not what the phrase "Cancel Culture" has issue with, boycotting bad actors responsibly is a good thing and should be encouraged, obviously thats not what the term "Cancel Culture" is refering to. The term "Cancel Culture" is when Canceling (boycotts) are both frivilous and have become central to our culture. Whether this is Cancel Culture vs responsible boycotting is obviously a matter of opinion. But those two concepts are also very different things. @98042630

@b05df304 @98042630 Someone mentioned it, and I think it’s a weasely way to complain without taking responsibility. I’m old enough to remember that really bad behavior erases you from the story.

@954973b1 Yes I am the one who mentioned Cancel Culture. My point is what you are describing, namely "bad behavior erases you from the story", is NOT what Cancel Culture is. We would just call that boycotting. Its responsible and when justified what society SHOULD do. My point is responsible boycotting, as you describe, is distinctly different from Cancel Culture which is where boycotting is using frivilously, irresponsibly, against actors who are not clearly bad actors but nebulous at best, and where such canceling is central to the culture. Im all for good responsible boycotts, but Cancel Culture, the irresponsible use, is a valid concern and good to call out as well. Now as i said if this counts as a legit boycott or Cancel Culture is a a matter of opinion. @98042630

@954973b1 Thats fair... I can certainly see your perspective here as well. In my few the only obligation of an employer when faced with a strike is they cant hire replacement workers... I dont see any violation in a company continuing operations during a strike while leaving the strikers positions vacant. @98042630