How to Boycott The Hype

There are a number of ways that you can help "Boycott the Hype". Here are just a few

  • Firstly - be aware of, and then avoid all sources of news that place a negative spin on events.
  • Let these news sources know that you are unhappy with their "hype". This can be as simple as adding your name to the lists on this site or going further and contacting news sources directly.
  • Tell your friends, family, colleagues, and any one you can think of about this movement. Encourage them to join you and all Australians in prmoting a positive, confident response to what is currently happening, especially with regards to the economy.
  • Steer conversations away from negative hype. When someone starts talking about economic doom and gloom, steer the conversation to positive aspects of the topic. What ever you do, don't repeat the negative hype that you hear to others as this just fuels the fire!
  • If you have some suggestions for this site, please drop us an email at boycottthehype@skout.com.au

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17 October 2008
Boycott the Hype goes live at boycottthehype.skout.com.au

20 October 2008
Boycott the Hype is aiming for 100,000 names to be forwarded to "ABC's Media Watch" and news directors across Australia.

Boycotting Businesses

These businesses are boycotting the hype.

  • Rike Ehm - Naturopath, Moorooka, Qld
  • Skout Office Supplies, Brisbane, Qld
  • Paradigm Print Media, Albion, Qld
  • Willmore Design, Albion, Qld
  • eBondi Search Systems Pty Ltd, The Gap, Qld
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Boycotting Individuals

The following people are boycotting the hype

  • David Butler, Wishart, Qld
  • Lyn Truss-Michaelis, Murarrie, Qld
  • Ky Lane, Newstead, Qld
  • Mick, Rochedale, Qld
  • Ben Aitchison, Tarragindi, Qld
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