Google Might Have Walked Into A Nestle Boycott Problem With Android KitKat

Re:Google Might Have Walked Into A Nestle Boycott Problem Wi... by waterlion on Friday September 13, 2013 @05:22AM (#6379378)

I try to avoid Nestle products, for lots of reasons, visible on their Wikipedia page. They are a truly scummy company. Like most people I'm not perfect, but I make a point of avoiding products (you can get a lot of mileage out of not eating junk!).

I was very disappointed to see the tie-in. It won't alter my purchasing decisions though. I believe what I read about no money changing hands, so I won't be financially supporting the company. I won't see the KitKat logo anywhere on my tablet/phone (I hope!). In fact I have two Android products and I couldn't tell you the version-name of either of them.

This episode might have two effects. First, it might raise the profile of the Nestle boycott. Second it might make more people aware that Google is a commercial entity not some fuzzy benevolent organisation. Perversely, this might end up being a good thing.

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Re:Google Might Have Walked Into A Nestle Boycott Problem Wi... by mistercow on Friday September 13, 2013 @05:26AM (#6379386)

>you can get a lot of mileage out of not eating junk!

It's true, but the body also seems to build something of a tolerance. I eat a very healthy diet, and I've found that when I occasionally eat junk food, the result is damned near debilitating.

But as long as I stick to my uncooked oats, peanut butter and soy milk, I'm generally fine. Sounds boring, but whatever. I've almost always viewed food as fuel, and more of an annoyance than anything.

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