Boycott Connect and Why It Matters

   The Boycott Connect website is an amazing idea. It is a great way to open the eye of the public to the injustices that are perpetrated by big brand companies.  I appreciate how this project pointed out that the only people who could stop these business are their consumers. The consumers have the most power in the decisions of companies. This is an important lesson that needs to be promoted.   However, let's review the presentation itself first.
    The project had a great design. The powerpoint was very well organized and easy to follow. It did a great job detailing the problem the group was working to end. It broke down how you would report boycott suggestions to the website. The transition from the powerpoint to the actual website was coherent. The website was easy to navigate and I learned something from the links that were posted. The fact that child labor is still such a prominent business move is appalling. As a society, we say we don't approve but we act like we can't do anything to rectify the problem. The Boycott Connect serves as a portal for those who truly wish to make a difference. The idea of the app is truly commendable.
    Next, the presenters did a great job handling the questions and thinking on the fly. Dr. Johnson asks some pretty in-depth questions and they handled with finesse. There were points when they seemed to struggle but they finished strong. Also, the group seemed to be pretty knowledgeable about their topic and project. This project also makes me wonder if this the website was fully functioning, would it be the catalyst for a wave of change. It has the potential and it has a decent blueprint. I wouldn't be surprised if it did.
    As a sidenote, I've enjoyed all the projects I've seen. Everyone seemed to work really hard. Personally, I think part of that is because everyone has pretty much enjoyed Dr. J and her class. It made us think. It made us at least peek out of the cave. That's been the case for me. Back to the projects, they've all been so original and inspired. I would have never thought of a moral calculator. That was such an out of the box idea. I also really liked the food dispenser and card idea. It was an interesting idea in the race to end homelessness and starvation. I would like applaud everyone once again.