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By: Milly

Milly — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:53:35 +0000

Great post!

I was almost scared to look at the 58 warning signs link but phew I needn’t have worried. Having scored low 7 (6 if I am being pedantic), I am somewhat amused that I would look to an online questionnaire to re-assure myself that I do not have a shopping addiction! Yes, I buy, I buy often but I would never put myself in debt nor spend money that I do not have. That to me would be reckless behaviour and I am not such a person.

I think people have to consume responsibly. I berate myself at times because just because I can afford to spend does not mean I need to. I am blessed to have a lifestyle that affords me the luxury of positive purchasing power but that does not mean I must exploit this at every opportunity. I am conscious of this and if there is anything I try and be is to be a mindful consumer.
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By: cdbehrle

cdbehrle — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:43:26 +0000

Great post & comments, it only just starts to address the insidious marketing / brainwashing as well as the shift to manufacturing overseas that has made things less expensive (often ridiculously, inexpensive) and more accessible. But here we are 30 years down the road we are absolutely glutted with stuff that a season down the road, becomes garbage. What is that worth, besides satisfying an immediate urge? There are far greater ramifications to out-of-control consumerism beyond individual debt & hopefully a better awareness of the one will eventually affect the other. Buy better and buy less.
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