• Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    -> more than profit

    Literally none. Where they vary is in how maliciously they’ll engage with consumers for a quick buck, and within that spectrum some are definitely better than others, but every single one of them draws the line at profit.

    • letzlo@feddit.nl
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      5 days ago

      The wording can be improved, I think “maximising profit” would fix it. Which is obviously what OP meant as we all understand it.

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      5 days ago

      Thinking of Paul Newman’s salad dressings and spaghetti sauces. The company donates all their profits to charity.

      I’m sure there are other companies/products like this. I’d love to know what they are.

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      I agree but to me some brands cross a line making then especially horrible. I don’t generally boycott products because I would never be able to buy anything if I tried to stick with GOOD companies. But some are so bad I do avoid them.

      Tesla Walmart Monsanto ( they were bought by Bayer) Just to name a few of the top of my head. Obviously there is no shortage of truly terrible companies.