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Drawing A Line: Consumers React To Companies That do Business in Countries With Poor Human Rights Records

September 19, 2024

Consumers are increasingly making purchase decisions based on ethics, not just price or quality. Learn how awareness of human rights violations impacts buying behavior, according to a PissedConsumer survey on business practices in countries with poor human rights records.

Americans’ Attitudes Towards Brands Operating in Russia Are Hardening as the War Continues

February 22, 2024

Discover how American consumer sentiment has shifted amid Russia's invasion, with 86.3% expressing disapproval towards companies continuing operations in the country. Explore the changing attitudes, the impact of the ongoing invasion, and the scrutiny prominent brands may face.

How Consumers Can Stop Companies From Doing Business in Russia

February 16, 2024

Discover the power consumers hold in influencing corporate decisions regarding business operations in the Russian market. Find tips on how to stop sponsoring the war in Ukraine and learn about potential consequences for companies and how consumers can drive change.

Companies Should Leave Russian Market: Interview with Yale Professor Sonnenfeld

February 5, 2024

Delve into the critical insights as Yale professor Sonnenfeld explains why companies should leave the Russian market. Explore ethical, financial, and geopolitical factors related to this decision. Learn more about the Yale CELI list, its history, and features.

Ethics in Surveillance: Dahua and Hikvision’s Contribution to Modern Warfare and Data Insecurity

September 1, 2023

Dahua and Hikvision dominate the global surveillance market. Yet, their growth is shadowed by controversy. Doubts arise from security flaws, ties to the Chinese government, and the potential data misuse. Further, their products are suspected to be used in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Companies Still In Russia: What Are My Dollars Funding?

August 18, 2023

Do you know where your money is going when you buy from companies still operating in Russia? Learn about such companies and their activities. Discover how consumers can make educated choices that reflect their values and can stop brands from funding Russia.

Food Manufacturers Lag Behind in Their Commitment to Halt Business in Russia

August 11, 2023

Would you buy from a brand that supports war? What is more important: reputation or profit? Learn what consumers think and which food manufacturers continue to feed the Russian economy and help finance the war through taxes. Discover reasons why companies won’t leave the Russian market.

Why Community Involvement Is Important For Business

July 4, 2023

Discover the importance of business community programs and social responsibility. Learn how community involvement enhances business brand awareness, customer loyalty, and boosts company’s visibility. Find out what benefits community participation has and what customers care about.

The Truth About Ukraine Should Be Known

June 8, 2023

On February 24, Ukrainians awoke to their country being bombed and invaded. They fled their homes and sought shelter from the most vicious European conflict since World War II. Ukraine is a sovereign nation that chose democracy after freeing itself from the former Soviet Union’s 70-year domination. Putin wishes to re-absorb all or part of Ukraine. Ukrainians want to remain free and in a state of self-determination. Why does PissedConsumer.com Care about Ukraine?

How Companies Refusal to Halt Business in Russia Hurts Ukraine

March 24, 2022

Despite the Russia-Ukraine war, many world brands continue to conduct business in Russia. US consumers have voiced multiple complaints about international brands that have yet to pull out of Russian markets. A growing number of online reviews left by regular consumers on PissedConsumer.com express concern at this ‘hall of shame’ and urge for taking action.

INFLATION: The Tax You Didn’t Know You Were Paying

October 28, 2021

Most people think of inflation as just the price of goods and services going higher, but that is just a symptom of the larger disease. How can you possibly save enough of today’s dollars to pay for tomorrow’s inflation? Should we all take a lesson from central banks around the world and consider holding precious metals?

Don’t Buy an RV Without Expert Advice

August 27, 2021

Buying an RV is actually a cost-savings measure when it comes to travel, saving you and your family on lodging and dining expenses. But before you make this investment, you want to be sure you are protected. Here are some ways to help you.

Consumer Videos on PissedConsumer: Sharing the Customer Voice

August 9, 2021

The relationship between companies and consumers is a special thing. If a company makes a mistake or disappoints you, the customer, the relationship is terminated almost immediately. And when you are unhappy, that dissatisfaction can spread quite a bit – frustrated customers aren’t typically quiet about their displeasure. Video interviews are proof of that!

10 Questions to Ask When Buying a Hot Tub

March 23, 2021

One of the most important things when buying a hot tub is to pick a spa that will meet your needs, lifestyle, and budget. The hot tub is supposed to relieve stress — not add to it. This is why you want to choose a quality product from a reputable manufacturer.

LG Refrigerator Settlement: Who Can Claim Cash Relief?

November 13, 2020

When consumers pay good money for appliances, they rely on the company’s promises and the quality of products that are claimed to work properly. What if the purchase fails you? How does the warranty work? Will you get the reimbursement? As a consumer, you have the right to ask for a solution. This is how hundreds of LG refrigerators with cooling defects have led to LG Electronics Class Action Lawsuit.

Threats to the Freedom of Speech, Online Regulations & Section 230: Interview with Eric Goldman

May 29, 2020

As the US is heading towards the recovery period and re-opens states, president Donald J. Trump grabs the attention of all America with his threat to impose regulations on social platforms by signing an executive order. This has awakened the critical case of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act that protects the freedom of speech online. So, what happens next? What should we be prepared for?

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the Internet’s First Amendment, Needs Support of All Consumers!

March 18, 2020

Dear consumers of the USA! Your rights may be taken away from you by the US Senate. We, at PissedConsumer, need to stand together with millions of people that are used to speaking their mind online, need to stand together on defending Section 230 of the CDA Act.

How to Remove Content from PissedConsumer.com – Suggestions Straight from the Horse’s Mouth

November 13, 2019

The Internet is buzzing with recommendations on how to get rid of PissedConsumer, how to be removed from PissedConsumer.com, how to deal with reviews published on PissedConsumer.com, etc. So, we’ve decided to write this article and clear up some common misconceptions about PissedConsumer, whether PissedConsumer allows removal of content, and how to go about that.

How NOT To Remove Reviews − a Story about Fake Notarized Letters

February 12, 2019

Before you start reading this (hopefully) fascinating story, let’s conduct a little experiment. Try typing something like “remove review”, “remove content” or “content removal” in the Google search bar. What did you get? We think the same as everybody would – the Internet is full of all kinds of recommendations on what you “can”, “should”, “must” and “need” to do if you want to remove content from a review platform like PissedConsumer.com.

How to Avoid Moving Scams

November 21, 2018

When the preparation for the moving day begins, one of the biggest preoccupations is how to pull through the whole thing. Since moving is quite a complex venture, one needs to be sure that every part of a task is being done properly.

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