Today's threads (a thread)
Inside: The whole economy pays the Amazon tax; and more!
Archived at: pluralistic.net/2026/02/25/mos…
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Today's threads (a thread)
Inside: The whole economy pays the Amazon tax; and more!
Archived at: pluralistic.net/2026/02/25/mos…
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joshbuddy
in reply to Cory Doctorow • • •Guerric Haché
in reply to joshbuddy • • •@joshbuddy I had no idea Amazon wasn't available in Denmark; I am immediately fascinated by the whys and the what-insteads.
I'm seeing some people say this is partly because Danish labour laws may impose working conditions and pay standards that are higher than Amazon is willing to meet. Interesting.
I'd like for Amazon to be expelled from Canada, so now I have another case study to look at to learn about the issues. Thanks!
RantingCanuck
in reply to Guerric Haché • • •At the risk of sounding like a broken record (because I've said it multiple times)... Canada Post has all the physical infrastructure required to replace Amazon for online shopping in Canada. Creating an online market place where Canadian vendors can list their wares on a fully searchable site with Canada Post providing the warehousing, order consolidation, and delivery / return functions would increase Canadian sovereignty, improve our domestic economy, and make things easier for Canadians.
Edjo
in reply to Cory Doctorow • • •cosocial.ca/@timbray/116129766…
Tim Bray
2026-02-25 06:06:43
Jerome
in reply to Cory Doctorow • • •Amazon's "most favored nation" clause does not exist in the EU, this may be one of the reasons: michelmores.com/commercial-ins…
Consequently, it is often possible to find the same products cheaper elsewhere. Not 50% cheaper, though.
Amazon calls quits on e-book 'Most Favoured Nation' clauses | Michelmores
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