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[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 days ago (1 children)

it's gambling for children is why. While I can choose to not buy the MTX inside a game, children and some young adults are more vulnerable to psychologically manipulative dark patterns that have been designed to mimic addiction as closely as possible.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Fuck them kids. Children aren't why these bastards are offering financing for this industry-swallowing abuse.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Wise words, stop making kids and let humanity die out in peace

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

'This systemic theft is against adults.'

'Yeah, man, voluntary extinction.'

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