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by illuminate 4950 days ago
Because the offerings are fairly unique, the gifts are more personal, and the profits will be reinvested in my community. Does it destroy any system in place? No, but I can be certain that the profits won't be used to damage me and my interests.

I have very little control over consumer electronics, and I am a bit too reliant on Amazon for mass-market goods, but I try to be somewhat conscious of my purchases.