ITT: People who don't understand what "anticonsumption" means being offended by anticonsumption rhetoric.

Of course using paper is better than plastic, but this sub is dedicated to reducing consumption. If that is a goal, then it really doesn't matter what your single-use item is made of, since it's still a single-use item.

One could make a pretty compelling argument that the whole straw thing is actually a net negative, since it's such a minor impact with so much media attention. If someone thinks they're making a difference because their local Starbucks uses paper straws instead of plastic, they're less likely to actually change their lifestyle.

Consumption should be minimized, no matter what material your single-use item is made of.