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kasran, fourier transfemme @[email protected]

minimalism is a scam invented by big small to sell more less

October 29, 2023 at 10:23 PM · 13 replies · 290 reblogs · 425 favorites

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  • @[email protected]English
    1•8 months ago

    A coaster does not necessarily violate minimalism, but true minimalism would not need a coaster because surfaces would not be harmed by a drink with condensation.

    Your variety of minimalism means people don’t buy nice things, which is bad because nice things last longer. Plastic chemically decays, sometimes in harmful ways, whereas wood is a long-term investment if you maintain it properly.

    • @[email protected]English
      2•8 months ago

      You skipped glass as an option. You can have both a high quality durable material that isn’t harmed by a cup at the same time.

      Personally I use drink coasters as it means less cleanup, which aligns with minimalism.

      Minimizing effort/energy spent is also part of minimalism. Buying 1 thing that saves you cleaning time is okay.

      • @[email protected]English
        1•8 months ago

        You skipped glass as an option.

        Glass is heavy and fragile, and dangerous when it breaks.