Eliminating intolerance through corporate sponsorship

So apparently some people boycotted Ford because they advertised in gay publications. I wonder how they knew what kind of ads are in gay publications, but I digress.

But they've just tipped their hand here: if you advertise in gay publications, they'll boycott you.

So all we need to do is get really important things, really major things that would be extremely difficult to do without, to advertise in gay publications. A single brand of car is easy to boycott; let's make it hard for them.

For example, Google. Boycott Google, then their ability to navigate the internet is seriously impaired, plus no gmail, no youtube, no blogger, all kinds of important tools.

Or Microsoft. Suddenly they can't use any computers with Windows, they can't use MS-Office, no hotmail, no MSN messenger. I know many people would say that this is a good thing, but losing the option of using (like it or not) the standard platform would be a blow.

Or, if you prefer, Apple. No iPod, no iTunes, no QuickTime, no iPhones.

Or, to take another tack, Proctor & Gamble. How much stuff do they make? Just avoiding their brands would be an inconvenience!

Or, in certain markets, telecom companies. Imagine losing access to the only cable internet provider! Or, in certain markets, utility companies. Having to boycott the water company would be quite a blow, wouldn't it?

So if you're a monopoly, or if you're the best, or if you're the industry standard, or if you're unique in your field, or if you're impossible to avoid, advertise in gay publications and smoke out intolerance!