<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential?</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/topic/5a9d5f09-9b59-4e58-807b-98636c2cb599/just-a-thought-how-about-we-stop-shaming-the-poor-for-buying-things-that-may-not-be-essential-and-start-shaming-the-rich-for-making-a-profit-off-things-that-are-essential</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:35:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://forum.fedi.dk/topic/5a9d5f09-9b59-4e58-807b-98636c2cb599.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:51:06 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:18:05 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> A related criticism usually levelled at the poor... I've recently realised that the worst workshy freeloaders in society are the billionaires. Why aren't they accused of not contributing?</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.me.uk/ap/users/116040452612002973/statuses/116437227011021463</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.me.uk/ap/users/116040452612002973/statuses/116437227011021463</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[publicwondering@mastodon.me.uk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:18:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:22:52 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> How does a poor person shame a sociopath? The rich see the poor as objects. Will rich people shame each other? They don't listen to anyone but their sycophantic followers.</p><p>Emotional manipulation will not work. The government must exercise its power to inflict punitive measures, economic or otherwise. Make their immoral acts illegal, and prosecute them. Force is the only real option. Best if it's legitimate.</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.ca/users/8r3n7/statuses/116437009837914850</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.ca/users/8r3n7/statuses/116437009837914850</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[8r3n7@mstdn.ca]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:22:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:10:08 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> How about we stop shaming and polarization altogether? </p><p>How about we start acting by supporting the ones who struggle financially and simply stop supporting 'the rich' with questionable behavior?</p><p>No shaming required. No polarization as a result.</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/ap/users/116200951135455464/statuses/116436487925533753</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mstdn.social/ap/users/116200951135455464/statuses/116436487925533753</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[enigmax@mstdn.social]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:10:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:30:17 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> Great idea! <img src="https://forum.fedi.dk/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f60a.png?v=94543ec6bc6" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--blush" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title="😊" alt="😊" /></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.green/users/gimulnautti/statuses/116436331222859488</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.green/users/gimulnautti/statuses/116436331222859488</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[gimulnautti@mastodon.green]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:30:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:48:54 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> I completely agree with you. Our reality in Gaza is a prime example. Here, we've stopped searching for 'essentials' or 'luxuries'; we're now searching for our dignity amidst the rubble. When people criticize me for buying a chocolate bar for my little brother with my last few shekels, just to see him smile again after the sound of the bombing, the fault lies with those criticizing me, not with me🤍🤍<img src="https://forum.fedi.dk/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f54a.png?v=94543ec6bc6" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--dove_of_peace" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title="🕊" alt="🕊" />️</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/ap/users/116183607298703759/statuses/116435932598591281</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/ap/users/116183607298703759/statuses/116435932598591281</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[layan2002@mastodon.social]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:48:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:10:25 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/nindelofocho%40mastodon.social">@<span>Nindelofocho</span></a></span> <span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> "Poor people are only allowed one smile/day"</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://tech.lgbt/users/lenarena/statuses/116435309418901995</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://tech.lgbt/users/lenarena/statuses/116435309418901995</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[lenarena@tech.lgbt]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:10:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:52:51 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> In Gaza, we no longer choose between the essential and the luxury... rather, we choose between 'the essential for survival'. So do not blame the hand that pays for bread, but rather the eye that smiles as it counts the profits of famine (crisis and exploitation merchants). <img src="https://forum.fedi.dk/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f621.png?v=94543ec6bc6" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--rage" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title="😡" alt="😡" />🥺</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/ap/users/115664188243551468/statuses/116435240292430768</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/ap/users/115664188243551468/statuses/116435240292430768</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[israajamal@mastodon.social]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:52:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:47:53 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> Would that not be the fault of government, for not providing the essential thing?</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/jeffreydbrown/statuses/116435220783791351</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/jeffreydbrown/statuses/116435220783791351</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[jeffreydbrown@mastodon.social]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:47:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:03:43 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> won't work. shame is a poor people emotion</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/unspeaker/statuses/116435047128029765</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/unspeaker/statuses/116435047128029765</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[unspeaker@mastodon.social]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:03:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:20:34 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> how about we start shaming the government for being completely usess every time</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/ap/users/116428739389726774/statuses/116434877416612340</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/ap/users/116428739389726774/statuses/116434877416612340</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[uncanny_creature@mastodon.social]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:20:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:09:27 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> I think we have to address the root cause of this type of behavior, superiority complex (a mental disorder that is contagious and conditionable), what gave birth to survival of the fittest, a nazi,kkk fascist ideology that was bastardized from Darwin’s theory of evolution.</p><p>the false corrupted idea of “survival of the fittest” which applies to animals who don’t have hospitals, supermarkets, schools and housing (which already says the fittest is obviously not needed to sustain an economy and in fact depends on these conditions to thrive), is the reason why we have such a violent and hostile environment from generation to generation, and why our social interaction has become increasingly toxic and petty, trickling from corporate culture as we are witnessing now and have been for decades, into friendships, family and intimate interaction and how we see each other. It doesn’t just stop the moment you leave your office. It’s psychological conditioning and abuse that was present in all fascist regimes.</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://veganism.social/ap/users/116348170205555400/statuses/116434833735056330</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://veganism.social/ap/users/116348170205555400/statuses/116434833735056330</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[rixer@veganism.social]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:09:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:42:03 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> </p><p>Oh, I feel the standard characterization of as civilizational cancer, vampire squid and leeches works, and amoral satanic demons works for me</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://masto.ai/users/GhostOnTheHalfShell/statuses/116434725979924072</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://masto.ai/users/GhostOnTheHalfShell/statuses/116434725979924072</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[ghostonthehalfshell@masto.ai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:42:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:53:22 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> </p><p>Shame the rich for existing, because their existence is shameful.</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/ap/users/116251962971560634/statuses/116434534585808465</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/ap/users/116251962971560634/statuses/116434534585808465</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[wtrabex@mastodon.social]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:53:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:41:26 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> Why don't we just stop shaming the poor for their decisions, because it's none of our business.</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/spara/statuses/116434251679868754</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/spara/statuses/116434251679868754</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[spara@mastodon.social]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:41:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:32:54 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> Shaming the poor is part of the capitalist plan to maintain control. It's no different than putting the pressure of climate activism on the individual; it's all in service to the machine.</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/the_q/statuses/116434218135227965</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/the_q/statuses/116434218135227965</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[the_q@mastodon.social]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:32:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:27:46 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> sounds like a good thought<br />I would like to copy that on my wall to don't forget the thought but I didn't get the point to do that</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/ap/users/116434188287107066/statuses/116434198000545809</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/ap/users/116434188287107066/statuses/116434198000545809</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[rodriguezbarricado@mastodon.social]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:27:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:24:37 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> </p><p>Or freaking renting towns for weddings. Gods, the list goes on and on.</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.world/users/davidhmccoy/statuses/116434185555251979</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.world/users/davidhmccoy/statuses/116434185555251979</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidhmccoy@mastodon.world]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:24:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:36:05 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> I fully agree the shame needs to be put on the rich who profit excessively on necessities.</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.world/users/Luna/statuses/116433994733577559</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.world/users/Luna/statuses/116433994733577559</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[luna@mastodon.world]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:36:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:34:12 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> Didnt you know? Your life is supposed to suck if you’re poor.</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/ap/users/116180911866413233/statuses/116433987324384061</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/ap/users/116180911866413233/statuses/116433987324384061</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[nindelofocho@mastodon.social]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:34:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:30:41 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> <br />Agreed, Andrea.</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/Guillotine_Jones/statuses/116433973508999358</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/Guillotine_Jones/statuses/116433973508999358</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[guillotine_jones@beige.party]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:30:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:20:28 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> Joy is, in fact, essential to human life. Those with no joy do not stick around for long.</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/howtophil/statuses/116433933362581591</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/howtophil/statuses/116433933362581591</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[howtophil@mastodon.social]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:20:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:52:19 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social" rel="nofollow noopener">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> i want unlimited free lobster dinners for everyone and i am not kidding</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://wetdry.world/users/matildalove/statuses/116433822636037724</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://wetdry.world/users/matildalove/statuses/116433822636037724</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[matildalove@wetdry.world]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:52:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:42:40 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> Take control of as much vital root infrastructure as possible, so the abusers can no longer abuse.</p><p><a href="https://c.im/tags/DemocraticSocialist" rel="tag">#<span>DemocraticSocialist</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Revolution" rel="tag">#<span>Revolution</span></a></p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://c.im/users/numodular/statuses/116433784685805264</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://c.im/users/numodular/statuses/116433784685805264</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[numodular@c.im]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:42:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? on Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:03:57 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><a href="/user/strandjunker%40mstdn.social">@<span>Strandjunker</span></a></span> Your rich when you have everything you need and poor when you don`t have everything you want</p>]]></description><link>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://expressional.social/ap/users/116428943720011981/statuses/116433632435510029</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://expressional.social/ap/users/116428943720011981/statuses/116433632435510029</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[johnmiller@expressional.social]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:03:57 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>