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meusikman21 Rookie Author Knoxville Posts:1 Points:120 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2011 7:38:23 PM Ignore meusikman21 Report Abuse I keep hearing everyone talking about boycotts but it seems like this is more of a chain letter than anything else.

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Message Posted: Oct 19, 2011 7:38:23 PM

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I keep hearing everyone talking about boycotts but it seems like this is more of a chain letter than anything else.

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dragcar Sophomore Author Alabama Posts:100 Points:188,630 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2011 1:47:01 PM Ignore dragcar Report Abuse nope
DJRIO Champion Author Miami Posts:8,061 Points:1,428,510 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 14, 2011 9:46:40 AM Ignore DJRIO Report Abuse no
jdhelm Champion Author Iowa Posts:11,886 Points:1,200,840 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Nov 14, 2011 4:44:25 AM Ignore jdhelm Report Abuse i think the duck would get tired, maybe a goose?
maxstar Champion Author Chicago Posts:18,503 Points:812,470 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2011 4:10:22 PM Ignore maxstar Report Abuse Still no return visit from meusikman21 who still has 1 post and 120 points since joining in November 2007. Maybe he is boycotting us.
mobile21228 Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,651 Points:508,965 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2011 10:19:43 PM Ignore mobile21228 Report Abuse Not really
jihollis2000 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:1,174 Points:212,050 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2011 8:06:02 AM Ignore jihollis2000 Report Abuse I don't know if these work. We all still have to drive and if we boycotted for a week, we would still have to get gas the next week and all the stations will raise rates to get back their lost revenue. It's a vicious cycle if you ask me.
jdhelm Champion Author Iowa Posts:11,886 Points:1,200,840 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2011 10:53:34 PM Ignore jdhelm Report Abuse does "it" work? does what work? a wind shield wiper on a duck's tail feathers?
jdhelm Champion Author Iowa Posts:11,886 Points:1,200,840 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2011 12:41:27 PM Ignore jdhelm Report Abuse soak it in lighter fluid first, then burn it
geminiqc Champion Author Montreal Posts:1,302 Points:61,885 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2011 2:49:55 AM Ignore geminiqc Report Abuse Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!
jdhelm Champion Author Iowa Posts:11,886 Points:1,200,840 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2011 6:52:16 AM Ignore jdhelm Report Abuse the weakest link in a chain letter gets burned
gdbrn Rookie Author Illinois Posts:48 Points:78,550 Joined:Jan 2003	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2011 6:33:58 AM Ignore gdbrn Report Abuse still have to drive to work
2amy Champion Author Fresno Posts:1,714 Points:607,005 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2011 7:43:37 PM Ignore 2amy Report Abuse I think it would but it has to be done by a certain brand or company like chevron shell etc. not just a day.
Boss_man Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:10 Points:415,950 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2011 6:47:56 AM Ignore Boss_man Report Abuse A lack of demand on one day simply means there'll be a higher demand during the next couple of days. Consumer demand of oil is practically a zero-sum game since it's a highly inelastic good.
maxstar Champion Author Chicago Posts:18,503 Points:812,470 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2011 8:47:57 PM Ignore maxstar Report Abuse meusikman21 still has 1 post and 120 points since joining in November 2007. He received 100 points when joining and 20 points when creating this thread. We will see if he returns. Information that is useful to other members are current pricing information, so if you want to help other members why don't you start updating prices.
ripoff1 Champion Author Michigan Posts:10,810 Points:752,300 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2011 2:14:56 AM Ignore ripoff1 Report Abuse no
ripoff1 Champion Author Michigan Posts:10,810 Points:752,300 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2011 2:14:56 AM Ignore ripoff1 Report Abuse no
ripoff1 Champion Author Michigan Posts:10,810 Points:752,300 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2011 2:14:56 AM Ignore ripoff1 Report Abuse no
ripoff1 Champion Author Michigan Posts:10,810 Points:752,300 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2011 2:14:55 AM Ignore ripoff1 Report Abuse no
ripoff1 Champion Author Michigan Posts:10,810 Points:752,300 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2011 2:14:55 AM Ignore ripoff1 Report Abuse no
ripoff1 Champion Author Michigan Posts:10,810 Points:752,300 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2011 2:14:55 AM Ignore ripoff1 Report Abuse no
ripoff1 Champion Author Michigan Posts:10,810 Points:752,300 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2011 2:14:54 AM Ignore ripoff1 Report Abuse no
ripoff1 Champion Author Michigan Posts:10,810 Points:752,300 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2011 2:14:54 AM Ignore ripoff1 Report Abuse no
ripoff1 Champion Author Michigan Posts:10,810 Points:752,300 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2011 2:14:54 AM Ignore ripoff1 Report Abuse no
mobile21228 Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,651 Points:508,965 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2011 6:37:20 AM Ignore mobile21228 Report Abuse Boycott no. Check prices yes.
geminiqc Champion Author Montreal Posts:1,302 Points:61,885 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2011 4:37:33 AM Ignore geminiqc Report Abuse Sure it does. I've been boycotting my wifes cooking for years and it's working. Just last night I got home and she called Pizza Hut.UMMMMMMMMMM Pizza
catfish99 Champion Author Wilmington Posts:13,989 Points:2,498,475 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2011 3:20:25 AM Ignore catfish99 Report Abuse Chain letter is an apt description. The same misinformation gets churned out every time prices go up, and the same response holds true: switching suppliers will do nothing to the supply and demand curve. Only permanent reduction in use will yield permanent reduction in cost.
jdhelm Champion Author Iowa Posts:11,886 Points:1,200,840 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2011 8:43:43 PM Ignore jdhelm Report Abuse are you related to my wife?
Michael29644 Champion Author Greenville Posts:4,980 Points:845,225 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2011 10:36:33 PM Ignore Michael29644 Report Abuse Any e-mail you receive that states: 1. Something that is unbelievably true 2. Swears against all logic that the falsehood is really, really true 3. That you must circulate the e-mail to other people in your contact list Then you can bet the farm on this, it's a LIE! I can't believe people still fall for this garbage. And meusikman21, you've been a GB member for almost 4 years and in that time, you have not posted a single gas price, read any news articles, and have made only one forum post, the one that started this thread. Can you not participate (especially by posting gas prices) more often? Your fellow GB members would greatly appreciate it.
kilburn75 Rookie Author New Brunswick Posts:48 Points:12,275 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2011 10:16:59 AM Ignore kilburn75 Report Abuse Will not happen.
Gas_Buddy Champion Author Maryland Posts:25,986 Points:3,036,015 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2011 9:25:05 AM Ignore Gas_Buddy Report Abuse I must be missing something obvious to most others (but not missed by some). You joined this website, a gas price posting website, nearly four years ago. And you made your first message post by starting a topic, which gave you your first points other than the 100 points for joining. How do you even remember the password for a website that you haven't taken part in for nearly four years, and which you never contributed to in the first place? Did it actually take four years before this "talking about boycotts" became an issue of concern? Aren't there, or haven't there been, any gas prices to post frm the Knoxville area in the past four years? Just wonder, that's all. Just wondering.
ebink315 Veteran Author Wisconsin Posts:266 Points:212,725 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2011 4:38:02 AM Ignore ebink315 Report Abuse I doubt a small scale boycott makes a difference. But as prices rose I drive as little as possible. I have an 80 mile round trip commute from work but other than that I don't put the key into the ignition if at all avoidable. I think you end up saving more by driving less, the price doesn't actually fluctuate.
geminiqc Champion Author Montreal Posts:1,302 Points:61,885 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2011 2:33:57 AM Ignore geminiqc Report Abuse meusikman 21 firstly, Who is everyone you keep hearing? It can't be anyone from this site because if you took the time to go through some of the posts you would have noticed that this topic has come and gone many many times so why create a new one? secondly, Why did you become a member? thirdly Will you even be back to read the replies or should we put this topic on hold for another four years?
CarolinaDragon Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,528 Points:739,660 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2011 10:43:18 PM Ignore CarolinaDragon Report Abuse Boycotts do not work. The only thing that does work is the consumer making better decisions with his or her money to invest in a quality product at a good price.
maxstar Champion Author Chicago Posts:18,503 Points:812,470 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2011 7:49:25 PM Ignore maxstar Report Abuse There are nearly 5,000 threads in this category. Have you read any of them in the four years you have been a member? If you had would have your answer. It is evident that you have not posted any price updates. The price update provide members with information that can be used to save money on fuel.