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[–] Lemjukes@lemm.ee 1 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Every game company does not operate a gambling system that is the center for a literal whole ecosystem of predatory shady businesses. But that was a halfway decent try at a whataboutism argument /s.

Yes that quote is at the heart of a Simpsons episode. And it’s about people using moral panic crusades as a means of enacting draconian measures of control based on a fear based in falsehood. Valve demonstrably engages in the practices I mentioned so I think your point kind of falls completely on its face. I am glad to see you recognize capitalism as inherently exploitative though.

[–] gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Every game company does not operate a gambling system that is the center for a literal whole ecosystem of predatory shady businesses.

Making a more specific point after the fact doesn't change the original point.

whataboutism

So busy trying to sound smart you proved you weren't worth engaging with

[–] Lemjukes@lemm.ee 1 points 17 hours ago

This reads like you took in all the words I wrote and then responded to them without actually understanding or comprehending any of the content.