Its embarrassing

iFlipCapitalism sucks, huh? How dare those who have been successful enjoy their success!

iFlipWhat could be more pointless than sliding down a mountain? Entire mountains are ruined ecologically to put in ski slopes, snowmaking takes significant resources, commuting to the mountain increases your CO2 footprint, and ski gear costs a bundle. Just join a gym, it’s a much better workout for a significantly cheaper price. Donate the saved money to charity. Lead the change you want to see, communist!

700billionI live in NYC and so you definitely see all facets of life here. Lately ive just been getting pretty mad at some (maybe majority) people's apathy. its like whenever they get a little bit of money they choose to spend it on some expensive clothes to look cool. And like for what? Other people literally dying because they can't afford/don't have access to food, housing and healthcare?

I think its distasteful, cringy, and embarrassing to be wearing these thousand + dollar outfits in the face of people who are dying due to lack of funds because they weren't handed the right cards in life.

I just don't think it should be commonplace or acceptable to spend absurd amounts on your image just to feel validated. Not only is it unhealthy for yourself but you could literally be saving someone's life with that money if youre just gonna essentially throw it away at pointless items anyways.

Can we start shaming people for this

iFlipCapitalism sucks, huh? How dare those who have been successful enjoy their success!

VTshredder69I've live in a suburb of NYC most of my life and NYC has some shitty people in it.

Myself included.

50KalSo why don’t you OP start working at a homeless shelter ?
If you feel it’s so disgusting and fucked up (which it is) start working on ways to fix the problem.
Get friends involved with volunteer programs, make it a regular thing, volunteer at a big brother/sister program, host a shopping addiction anonymous program.

There’s endless way to help but if your just here to be in a echo camber like what you looking for on a website forum
that caters to a rich winter sport?

**This post was edited on Feb 18th 2022 at 11:46:09am

iFlipThis thread is full retard. Who are you to dictate how people spend their hard-earned (or perhaps not hard-earned) money? I strongly doubt you ski in Walmart ski pants and jackets. So you’re guilty of exactly that which you’re condemning others for. If spending money on fashion is what they enjoy, that is absolutely no worse than you spending thousands a year on skiing.


The same exact thing can apply to housing. Do you live in an apartment with 6 people and share a bedroom? Do you only shop at thrift stores? Everything is incremental. We all enjoy some level of excess. Anyone who skis enjoys a high level of excess. Yes, this is NSG but this is a ski site. It’s fairly safe to say everyone on here skis. Don’t go thinking you’re any better than anyone else. You aren’t. Capitalism isn’t great but it’s by far the best system out there. Until you go volunteer at a soup kitchen, sell all your worldly belongings and donate the proceeds to charity, give up your fancy cell phone, and stop flying, I don’t want to hear from you again.

iFlipThis thread is full retard. Who are you to dictate how people spend their hard-earned (or perhaps not hard-earned) money? I strongly doubt you ski in Walmart ski pants and jackets. So you’re guilty of exactly that which you’re condemning others for. If spending money on fashion is what they enjoy, that is absolutely no worse than you spending thousands a year on skiing.


The same exact thing can apply to housing. Do you live in an apartment with 6 people and share a bedroom? Do you only shop at thrift stores? Everything is incremental. We all enjoy some level of excess. Anyone who skis enjoys a high level of excess. Yes, this is NSG but this is a ski site. It’s fairly safe to say everyone on here skis. Don’t go thinking you’re any better than anyone else. You aren’t. Capitalism isn’t great but it’s by far the best system out there. Until you go volunteer at a soup kitchen, sell all your worldly belongings and donate the proceeds to charity, give up your fancy cell phone, and stop flying, I don’t want to hear from you again.

iFlipWhat could be more pointless than sliding down a mountain?

700billionit brings me joy and meaning, so its far from pointless in my life. if youre so indifferent to skiing and find it pointless, why do you do it then?

iFlipBecause I don’t pretend to be a wannabe-Communist. And upscale clothes can bring folks joy and happiness, yet you hate on them for it. Hypocrite much?

But we now see the true purpose of this thread. You just wanted to slide in that you work in a food pantry. Virtue signaling success. Congrats. Now fuck off.

700billionupscale clothes are entirely baseless. go fucking ask Lil B why he wears vans.

eheathWhat makes you think you can tell anyone what they should or shouldn't enjoy?

Also, one person's perspective on fashion means literally nothing to an individual's opinion.

We need to stop caring about what other people do and focus on ourselves, its a fucking joke.

700billionHahaha the Lil B comment was purely sardonic

im not telling anyone what they should or shouldn't do. im expressing my thoughts. you can wear whatever you want and I can think what I want about it and post those thoughts on a public forum. that doesn't mean im telling you no you can't wear that shit.

idk I think to stop caring about what people do is pretty apathetic in the greater picture. if that was the general consensus we wouldn't make much progress.

I think its healthy to make people feel uncomfortable about participating in things that are ultimately shoddy.

**This post was edited on Feb 18th 2022 at 1:01:25pm

eheathShoddy in your opinion, I feel like you don't get it. Your opinion is basically worthless to the rest of the world, they think differently than you, they do things differently than you, doesn't make them a bad person because you don't agree with it.

700billionI live in NYC

BiffbarfY'all can stop reading here folks, promise.

BiffbarfY'all can stop reading here folks, promise.

700billionI agree, no it doesn't make them a bad person. its not inherently malicious to go spend money on frivolous, image based shit for yourself. but it has effects on the world that you may not be aware of, or may be ignoring. I think its ultimately spending your money blindly- which is unhealthy and does no good for the world.

where we spend our money is of utmost importance to determining the world we live in. people don't have to agree with my opinion, can ignore it, can say its wrong, whatever. but its definitely not a worthless opinion.

Professor-Modelolmao what the fuck did he expect

eheathI still feel like you don't get it, you're taking a stance that is a bit elitist here, you're acting like your way of thinking is the correct way. Some people love spending their money, who cares? You're in no position to judge anyone for what they do, you're just being pretentious.

700billionAre you saying I don't get spending money on brand names as a means of fulfillment? bc no I actually don't get that personally. I understand having a personal style as being creative and fulfilling and that's cool. But I don't think that buying specific brands because they're expensive = style. idk exactly what you mean by saying im elitist. but if that's not it, then what don't you feel like im getting?

ill admit I was probably being a bit pretentious in response to that kid who kept calling me a commie bc he really didn't have an argument of any substance- so ya I was toying with him bc im bored at work which was wrong of me.
but, my OP and feelings on the matter don't come from a place of pretentiousness at all. its really something I wish people would think about and consider and it really is disheartening to see people so down and out and the wealth gap does in fact piss me off. so that's why I care. you don't have to- but I do wish people would really consider why they buy what they buy.

I don't think you quite understand where im coming from- I don't judge people for the shit they buy. I don't see someone wearing Gucci glasses and think- that guy is a fucking asshole how could he. I really don't. I just think that buying brand names is falling victim to all this status pushing that happens in America- especially now with social media. And I will say I totally understand the pressure to buy that shit. I just think that it is not a fully realized purchase in light of the state of our economy right now.

Professor-Modeloyou should renounce yourself of all material possessions, move to Cambodia, and take a vow of silence in protest.

700billionAh yes, and live a simple life- have some goats and chickens perhaps? Sounds novel, but why Cambodia of all places?

eheathI agree consumerism is fucking stupid but you can't tell people what to do man, your opinion comes off as very pushy and judgemental.

**This post was edited on Feb 18th 2022 at 1:56:11pm

Professor-Modelobecause thats an example of a place where monks live

700billionis good point perhaps im being a bit curmudgeonish this morning. but I think the opinion can still stand to reason without my pushy, judgmental touch, no?

AndrewGravesSVI think wearing expensive brands for clout and to flex wealth is dumb for sure. Its a pretty toxic culture if you have to wear certain brands to be respected at all. I feel like most expensive clothes are at least made to last a long time. Respect to the people who buy something really nice and then wear it forever.

I think more of the critique should go to the fast fashion brands who try and capitalize on short lived trends with shit products. Bringing in the whole wealth inequality aspect is just virtue signaling. I don't think you can blame individuals for wanting nice clothes, you're focussing in too narrow

ShingangbangWho gives a shit, in America we have the right to pursue happiness , people can do whateverthefucktheywant.

abcdefuI am speaking specifically to people spending their money on frivolous, unnecessary items to support their image. Ski gear is mostly utilitarian and purposeful and does not fall under my statement.

Young_pattyHey dude look good feel good.
The vibe from this thread is that if your personal style was a condiment, it would be mayonnaise.