I can’t help shake the sense that society is going through a collective Stockholm Syndrome phase with vendors with which they have little choice.

For reference:

Stockholm syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where hostages or victims develop positive feelings, empathy, and loyalty towards their captors or abusers. This can occur over a period of captivity or abusive relationship. The syndrome is named after a bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1973, where hostages defended their captors after being released. It is considered a coping mechanism and survival strategy, helping victims deal with the trauma and fear they experience.