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

[equity78]

Yes or No?

 

[Addison]

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

 

[NYJimbo]

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

This will be my only post in this thread.

 

[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.

 

[NamePrime]

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

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

 

[levinsondomains]

As Israeli, sometimes some people don't want to make business with me because I am "A Zionist bacteria" and I never try to hide it and NEVER do business with people that think that or have issues with my country. My family burned to death during the Holocaust and I know how hate can lead to bad things so I will never boycott people if they have a different POLITICAL opinion but if they can't recognize with my right to live and be Israeli they can go and F*** themselves.

 

[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.

 

[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 .

 

[hookbox]

This subject is so hypocritical for most. Parsons shoots elephants and people say they won't use Godaddy because of it but those same people are the first ones in line to put money n GD's pocket when an expired domain comes up that they want. Who cares about someone's political views in the grand scheme of life.

 

[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

 

[bmugford]

It depends what "political beliefs" means exactly.

Is there something so far over the line that I would boycott a company? Yes.

Brad

 

[CJ6]

I don't boycott any businesses that have a different political point of view. That's their right. If anything, I would boycott a business if it trampled on my rights.

 

[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."

 

[sbweb]

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]

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

Yes, I agree with it being different depending on geography. My answer was based on my experience in the U.S. working for the largest tech company in the world. It's all political. Everyday, every meeting and every coffee break. I am actually sick of it.

 

[carob]

does a company actually have a political belief?

Good question.

They may make donations to political parties or causes.

They may have policies that some associate with political parties or campaigns.

They may be trying to change laws or regulations, which makes them political actors.

Their clients might all be from one political sector or belief system.

They may be making public statements that are political.


I certainly found Godaddy's sexism a turnoff under Bob Parsons, but what really pushed me away more was the increasing prices and decreasing service.

 

[d-e-x]

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

 

[offthehandle]

working for the largest tech company in the world. It's all political. Everyday, every meeting and every coffee break. I am actually sick of it.

That's interesting, so corporate social engineering isn't just about company culture, "team work" and the other baloney- but of being force fed others political beliefs? I Imagine it's like punishment just to go to work. Sorry to hear that.

 

[Negoshi]

our Racist-in-Chief

I see you've learned to memorize and repeat what you learned on the idiot box.

Well done.

 

[mr-x]

If we didn't tolerate racism or bigotry in others, we'd have no-one to talk too.

 

[Fancy.domains]

Nothing I’ve even thought about until now, but the answer that it depends...

If they openly would show support for some extreme political or religious organizations or agendas, sure I would consider boycotting them. They’ve their freedom of speech, and I’ve my freedom of choice. Simple as that.

Why should a company representative make ‘controversial’ political statements at the first place? And if they do, they’ll just have deal with the consequences. Simple as that.

 

[bojan1]

"Intelligence is found on the edge. The test of first rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the function." - F.Scott Fitzgerald

 

[biggie]

I have boycotted a few companies for being cruel to animals

for a long time, I didn't use GD, because Bob Parsons shot that elephant in 2011


imo...

 

[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 )

 

[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.