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Do you have any evidence that it's the opinion of a minority? People put down money for in-app purchases because they encourage addictive behaviors. I don't th
by kerkeslager 9y ago
Do you have any evidence that it's the opinion of a minority?
People put down money for in-app purchases because they encourage addictive behaviors. I don't think it's a non-starter to ask people to give up money to behave with conscience. There are many areas where we ask and even mandate businesses to behave ethically.
- BoorishBears 9y agoI'm a firm believer of people voting with their wallets. And their wallets point to an aversion to upfront payment. And IAP != encouraging addictive behavior. You're conflating mobile games that use IAP and very specific patterns with IAP. IAP are also used for simple things like providing a "paid ad-free version" within a single app, or to unlock additional functionality. The trend of people having an aversion to paying up front applies to all mobile apps, not just games.
- kerkeslager 9y agoIf income indicates ethical behavior, why are murderous drug lords so rich? People vote for all sorts of awful things with their money. It's ridiculous to assume that means the people they bout for are behaving ethically.