Relief Beads, Charity of the Day! {Luxist}

Jun 17th 2008 3:11PM This is a wonderful example of "Slacktivism," which is a portmanteau formed out of the words slacker and activism. It is a pejorative term that describes taking painless "feel-good" measures in support of an issue or social cause that have little or no practical effect other than to make the person doing it feel satisfaction. A person that engages in such activity is called a slacktivist.

Examples of slacktivist activities include signing Internet petitions, the wearing of wristbands ("awareness bracelets") with political messages, putting a ribbon magnet on a vehicle, joining a Facebook group, and taking part in short-term boycotts such as Buy Nothing Day or Earth Hour.

If you really want to further a cause, don't wear a braclet, get off your butt.

Thank you.