If I stopped using services or subscribing to sites because they did something I didn't like I would be on a desert island right now with nothing to read, no communications, few places to buy materials or food, etc. You choose your battles. I didn't quite REI (Recreational Equipment Incorporated) when the board wrote a letter baking the nomination of Doug Burgum, I wrote a letter telling them how disappointed I was and reminding them of just where they are located - in the heart of labor resistance territory (the "Wobblies" were from Washington State). I'm sure my one letter didn't do it, but darned if the board didn't come out a few weeks ago and withdraw their support. It's moot - chances were he was going to get in with or without their support, but the withdrawal did help in my eyes. They're listening to their co-op members (finally).

I support newspapers because I worked at a newspaper, I know what all goes on behind the scenes and how much value is added by the people who aren't on the front page. I did quit Twitter/X, after letting it ride unused for quite a while. I have a number of places I occasionally shop and now I try to keep it to never or almost never.

Right now a lot of people are unhappy and feeling like their voices aren't heard, mostly because of the intransigent GOP members of the House and Senate, refusing to budge off of a path to dictatorship. So I march and write and call. And talk others into doing the same. I found this Instagram video very helpful today: Video released from 5calls about how the calls can make a difference.