discuss Do you boycott companies in the domain industry that have political beliefs in conflict with yours?

[equity78]

Yes or No?

 

[NYJimbo]

Yes, if they support white supremacists, neo-Nazis and other hate groups.

This will be my only post in this thread.

 

[Addison]

No, that would be mixing emotions with business, which is always stupid.

 

[NamePrime]

Yes, if they support white supremacists, neo-Nazis and other hate groups.

That's not political though, that's just pure hate.

 

[Addison]

Yes, if they support white supremacists, neo-Nazis and other hate groups.

That's not political though, that's just pure hate :D

Kudos, that's a distinction that people confuse.

Boycotting a company over their political opinions and beliefs is unmindful and bad for business.

Boycotting a company that funds terrorists or hate groups inflicting violence is night-and-day different.

 

[hawkeye]

No not in the domaining industry, as then we’d be boycotting a top blog (or more) that’s a big supporter of our Racist-in-Chief, and with the current boiling drama of a recent tragedy, one certain registry would be toast.

To each his own, and as long as domain related biz’s don’t mix and ram their political views in with their domaining wares, all is good.

As for other types of businesses, well...

 

[golan]

Of course not. Otherwise i would have to boycott GD, FB, Twitter, Google, all these commies. I may choose to make as little business with them as i can, but not totally switch them off my life. This also would cut any possibility of dialogue. I admire many people here on NP knowing they are of different views on life than mine, but i can't care less, they are humans first of all and they are my colleagues at second. And hopefully might be friends if we meet somewhere and drink some beer.

 

[Internet.Domains]

I always strive to be tolerant and forgiving to political views. It's not always reciprocal, but to be truly tolerant that must be accepted.

In regards to "hate" I have less tolerance and forgive less. Although, hate is often from ignorance and misinformation creating intolerance that perpetuates. Often times having an open mind to accept a better understanding can take the "hate" away.

If intolerance is left to perpetuate it can go from harrassment (such as calling for a CEO to be exiled) to extreme violence and mass murder.

Those that commit mass murder are intolerant. Those that condemn others, for different views, are intolerant. The only difference is the actions taken. Either way we need more tolerance, not talk, but actions.

Tolerance is best defined by the first victim of the recent mass shooting. Staring down the rifle of an intolerant mad man he welcomed him with open arms and said "Hello Brother.".......He was then shot..........

In memory of the recent victims, please, practice more tolerance as there is no doubt that the first victim of the intolerant mad man would say again, "hello brother."

 

[Jurgen Wolf]

If it is related to my Nation/Country/City - then Yes.

 

[d-e-x]

Nope. I don't mix business with politics.
Business is business and for business there is no borders, religions...

 

[frank-germany]

I would rather not know about their private believe system
as I would rather not have to make that decision


but when it comes to strange beliefs
and public knowledge of these

you have to ask yourself if the login page
still will be there after a few months

(can't log into alpnames no more )

 

[Bob Hawkes]

I can see an argument both ways but I voted no. As a pretty liberal left wing person, if I boycotted all companies with different political views I probably would not have many to do business with .

 

[offthehandle]

Nope. Its all about common business sense. Trust in the company, speed of the interface, good user interface design, ease of use for multiple domains, security of names, bulk processes, real people with intelligence who answer the phone and emails, refunds where needed, etc.

 

[Canopie]

Yes, I would boycott companies that have different political beliefs than I do. It's not so much that I want to punish them. It's more so that I rather support businesses that have beliefs closely aligned with mine.

But then again, I am not aware of the political stances of most companies that I do business with, so for all I know, I'm doing business with many companies that I disagree with on a political level.

 

[frank-germany]

does a company actually have a political belief?

 

[Internet.Domains]

does a company actually have a political belief?

Yes. I'm in the tech industry. Absolutely yes.....Political belief, political culture. Same thing.

 

[Bob Hawkes]

It is an interesting question about whether we know political belief and culture. I mean some companies do make statements that indicate a standing, but it seems to me that most do not (and I think that is probably best). Like I buy stationary from a company and I have 0 idea what they think. Where most of my domains are registered, I actually have no idea if they have political views or if they do what they are. Even the marketplaces where I sell, most no clue where they are on the political spectrum. I host with a major company, but zero idea what they think politically. The people that own NPs, I have no idea if they have political views (and don't want to know).
Bob

 

[Internet.Domains]

It is an interesting question about whether we know political belief and culture. I mean some companies do make statements that indicate a standing, but it seems to me that most do not (and I think that is probably best). Like I buy stationary from a company and I have 0 idea what they think. Where most of my domains are registered, I actually have no idea if they have political views or if they do what they are. Even the marketplaces where I sell, most no clue where they are on the political spectrum. I host with a major company, but zero idea what they think politically. The people that own NPs, I have no idea if they have political views (and don't want to know).
Bob

Regardless of whether you know what their belief is, it is there. Some are just more vocal. Some do it to attract business. An example being Nike vs. Under Armor. We are in times, unfortunately, that customers are often clamoring to know what side of the aisle a company sits. It's a true sign of the times.

 

[Canopie]

It is an interesting question about whether we know political belief and culture. I mean some companies do make statements that indicate a standing, but it seems to me that most do not (and I think that is probably best). Like I buy stationary from a company and I have 0 idea what they think. Where most of my domains are registered, I actually have no idea if they have political views or if they do what they are. Even the marketplaces where I sell, most no clue where they are on the political spectrum. I host with a major company, but zero idea what they think politically. The people that own NPs, I have no idea if they have political views (and don't want to know).
Bob

Right. I think most companies (management) are smart enough to know not to publicize their political views or ideologies with society. It's bad for business. Although lots of businesses give to charity which is a good thing.

 

[Bob Hawkes]

I wonder, and expect, there are national differences as well. It seems that in the increasingly polarized US some companies may be forced to take sides, although, ironically if they do run huge risks. In Canada it seems to me that there is no pressure for most companies to make any statements. Even in their charitable efforts, many try to be diverse across many causes. Now it is true that some companies make a choice to put charitable resources into certain causes, like Bell did in Canada with their Let's Talk campaign around mental health.
Bob