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Co-optation
Despite the proliferation of DIY and DIY related events, there are still plenty of people who would like to believe that their contribution is not appreciated. To counter this, there are many DIY and DIY related organisations that have been in existence for some time. These organisations are usually non-hierarchical and have a mutual aid model. In this model, everyone has a role and an obligation.
Despite this, it’s a fact that many of these organisations have been stifled by the state. This is largely due to the fact that a large part of the DIY ethos is the desire to create and sustain a culture that is as free as possible.
Commodification
Commmodification in counter culture is a process of transforming an artefact or idea into a commercial good. The process uses imaginaries linked to marginal environments and creativity. The main objective of the process is to create a market for the object.
The process of commodification begins with the advertisement of the object in the mass media. Businesses will also market the object to the public. The public will be encouraged to see the object as a good. This will also lead to appropriation, which is the act of making an object into something it is not.
Suppression by the state
Traditionally associated with the free festival fad of the late ’60s and early ’70s, DiY culture has made a comeback. It’s more of a distinctly UK fad than a widespread phenomenon. The best part is that you don’t need to be a nerd to enjoy the sexy perks.
The most impressive of all is that it is actually a lot of fun. It’s a great way to meet like minded tinkerers and whizz kids. A big part of the fun is avoiding the mainstream crowd. The best way to accomplish this is to attend a counter culture festival.
Return and refund policies
Depending on the company, there may be a number of different return and refund policies. For example, Counter Culture DIY has a return policy that can be found on their storefront page on the Amazon marketplace. The company states that they will pay for the cost of shipping the item back, but they will not pay for the shipping of any additional items. This policy is in place because they must sell their items on Amazon directly, and they will be responsible for shipping any orders that are returned to them. In addition, the company will not be responsible for taxes or customs fees that are charged by the country where the order is shipped to.
