Assuming there was no /s there:

The US and I assume Europe have laws against "dumping" - selling a product for below cost - because it drives local competitors out of business. That is exactly what shipping containers full of clothes to Africa does.

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apparent 3 hours ago | parent [-]

I think GP was referring to donations, which are not subject to dumping rules AFAIK.

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kevin_thibedeau 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

People living in the tropics don't need clothing suited for temperate climates.

	▲	apparent 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		People who live in temperate climates wear tshirts, underwear, and socks, if I'm not mistaken.

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usrusr 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

The effect is the same though (well, worse), that was GP's point.