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Comment on YSK that despite being outside of US jurisdiction, Lego has dropped diversity and inclusion terminology from its annual report

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moakley@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

This isn’t a great look, but calling Lego “evil” is a bit of a stretch. This was one report that has no bearing on how they run their company or how they interact with their customers.

They still support and promote diversity in their products, which is where it matters.

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scrion@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
No, it’s not. Lego has been bullying local distributors of other brick systems (e. g. CADA) by issuing patent claims, knowing very very well that those claims are false and the patents have expired long ago.

However, customs has to hold and store the shipping containers until the court settles, and they charge for it. A lot. This forces small shops (down to your local mom&pop toy store) to pay for customs storage fees, for weeks, sometimes months. These costs are high enough to force small shops out of business, mind you.

Along with the declining quality of the sets and the increasing cost, Lego is very well a shitty company.

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- moakley@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  The high cost is an issue, but I don’t know what you’re talking about with declining quality. It’s still fantastic quality.
  
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CubitOom@infosec.pub ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
You might have a point. It’s only one document that they decided not to mention DEI related words in dispite using it 7 times in the same document the previous year.

However, I’ve been on the fence about even buying Lego for my daughter. The fact is that they sell a product entirely made from plastic, it doesn’t matter that they use paper bags now to contain their plastic. This is the modern day equivalent of buying your children toys made with asbestos or lead. These products make our children and planet less healthy in ways we aren’t fully sure yet.

Maybe they aren’t evil. But they also seem to be far from innocent.

I think I’ll still stick to buying second hand if at all.

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- moakley@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  The plastic used to make Lego is a byproduct of fossil fuels. It won’t stop being added to the environment until we get off of fossil fuels. It’s not like Lego is digging up oil just to make toys.
  
  They’re also actively searching for renewable plastic alternatives. Like, it’s a huge initiative for them.
  
  In the meantime they just recently started a recycling program where they buy back old bricks, with the stated purpose being their concern for what happens to the plastic when it’s no longer being used.
  
  If you’re looking for a toy company that’s conscientious about their impact on the environment, you’d have a hard time finding better than Lego.
  
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Akt0@reddthat.com ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
I’d agree “evil” might be hyperbolic, but it’s not like Legos are made out of bamboo or aluminum, either.

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