Look around, how many people here start a conversation by insulting other users? If you actually took a tally, counted them up, you’d see it’s fairly uncommon.

No, we are not all assholes.

And that’s the kind of community I want out of Lemmy.

I mean, that you’re a bit of an asshole.

I read the whole article. Did you like the game? Was it good?

Then chain yourself to a tree.

It sounds to me like your solution is violence, but that’s actually a bad idea. Of course I can’t actually argue for or against this “idea” you totally have, because you haven’t stated it.

Although when you come out swinging with insults right out of the gate, it kinda reveals a lot.

Thanks, that was a great explanation!

You’re going to attempt intimidation tactics on a former FBI director?

Weird choice. Well good luck with.

In theory, crypto could be good for this, but crypto is used (and designed) more as an investment than a transaction tool.

I would argue that while crypto is as investment now, it was initially designed and intended to be used for transactions.

Out of curiosity though, why do you think this situation would be any different if it were government controlled? Especially considering that you sometimes have administrations like Trump’s, which would do anything no matter how corrupt.

But… It appears they did not read him his Miranda rights, which is a constitutional requirement and they absolutely apply if he’s a citizen. From the sound of it, they’re in clear violation of that.

Not even… They have the power because you gave it to them. States can take it away, but that’s worse, you don’t want that.

But it doesn’t really matter, it’s all connected. The payment processors control how money can be used and the state controls how they’re allowed to let you use it. And you let it all happen by voluntarily using a credit card.

You first.

I’m not sure that works, like on a purely game theory level. If gamers start to apply pressure, threaten to stop buying games, the stores need to make a choice:

A. Risk facing the wrath of the gamers, sales are likely to drop. Possibly by a lot, perhaps 15-20%. That could keep up for months before stabilizing.

B. Risk facing the wrath of the payment processors, credit card sales will stop immediately, only alternative payment types get through. Sales drop by 80% overnight, over time some users will seek alternative payment methods, possibly resulting in only 50% less revenue than expected…

While both of those options are bad, one of them is totally fatal to their business.

Those numbers are of course only speculation, but that’s my best guess.

This will never go away. Payment processors make life easy for most consumers, people like them. And as long as we have them, they hold all the power around how money can be used. And they will always be limited by governments and local laws.

If you don’t like the situation, use cash. If that’s too inconvenient Bitcoin is essentially your only other option.

I was really excited about this until I remembered that I actually already own Civ VI…

I just forgot. I guess I haven’t played in a while.

How could that possibly not be a HIPAA violation?

All true.

Nobody’s really complaining about these bike lanes. It’s obvious to anyone that they’re a good idea.

Wu is kicking ass.