Depends who you mix with, I guess.
I reckon hippies have got the best of both worlds, they can improve their social standing by eating healthy, organic food and by NOT spending their money on tat.
( Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag, Tue 9 Jun 2009, 12:40, archived)

Sadly I think my love of shoes comes under the "tat" category

( Pickle Fairy is clumsily dancing away this fear, Tue 9 Jun 2009, 12:44, archived)