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As if the tip actually goes to the dashers. (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/mildlyinfuriating@lemmy.world
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[–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I have a different opinion on that. It is the old question about individual vs. structural responsibility. Yes I am not deciding to package everything in plastic, but by buying apples packaged in plastic I contribute. I do not decide to keep animals under miserable conditions but I have an active part when buying and consuming meat.

Don't get me wrong, I am not in favor of blaming individuals rather than the industry, it is not black and white. But I think you indeed actively make it worse by ordering via these apps.

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    Hmmm, I'm just not sure - what qualifies as an active part? I think what for me matters is if your action has signicifact influence. Would you change the situation if you would've acted otherwise? I think for these day-to-day cases, I think it is a strong claim to make that "if you wouldn't have used these apps, the situation for the delivery drivers would be different". It is different for influences - both in the social media realm and people with money/power, whose actions - or non-actions - actually can change the situation of the workers. But if your action - or non-action - won't change the situation, then how can one claim that one is actively making it worse?

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