• Mango@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    Why would I make that distinction when the point of it is that I’m saving money for myself with my own efforts? It’s specifically to exclude external economics.

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      7 months ago

      Because (a) you say it in a way that comes across as derogatory. Unless you grow 100% of your food you need a farmer in there somewhere to live; (b) because the closer you get to the farmer (ie buy from small-scale farms) the more value you retain.

      • Mango@lemmy.world
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        7 months ago

        You’re one of those people who is anticipating being insulted somehow and just looking for a reason to complain.