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Is anyone really surprised? "We're not going to pay you enough to ever actually own anything, so you'll have to rent most things for the rest of your life, and

by Sileni 8y ago

Is anyone really surprised? "We're not going to pay you enough to ever actually own anything, so you'll have to rent most things for the rest of your life, and you're still going to be living paycheck to paycheck." "Gee, maybe I'll find something else to do than maintain the institutions you rigged against me because you didn't want to invest in your own retirement."

throwaway77384 8y ago
Couldn't agree more. I have been an avid gamer all my life. In the recent decade it's taken a hit, as life (work, moving in with the gf, etc.) got in the way. Ultimately, though, I come back to gaming. I play fewer games, as their quality overall has been affected by capitalism's relentless pursuit to ruin everything in the name of profits, but there are still plenty of good titles left. I have come to the realisation that nothing else in life gives me the kind of happiness and peace of mind as gaming does. It's about as good as the most effective drugs I've known and that's saying quite something (certainly healthier too). When I play games, I have something to focus on, while simultaneously rewarding the part of my brain involved in learning and accomplishment. It's a killer mixture I've fostered since I was a toddler pretty much, so it hooks into something very primal, deep down. The funny thing is, that gaming has gone from the thing reject-nerds used to do, to a thing that's broadly socially accepted. So nowadays I can finally just happily admit that I enjoy games. What I do not admit is, that almost anything I do in life is so I can play more games and ultimately, I don't mind, because that's where I have found more happiness than anywhere else. The only thing that comes remotely close is the stability I get from a healthy family life living with my girlfriend, who loves gaming just as much. Going to work, the forced socialising required to hold down the job, etc. is all just a means to do more gaming. If I could disappear into a virtual world full-time, I would.
- ralusek 8y ago
  Every game, good or bad, that you've ever played, has been the consequence of capitalism. Capitalism wasn't any less involved in microtramsaction-less God of War than it was Fortnite. Capitalism is liberty, it doesn't tell you how to run your business...it doesn't tell you anything other than "you're allowed to own things and people can't steal them."
- zerogvt 8y ago
  I don't understand (and always disapprove anyway) the downvoting. Fella above is contributing an honest point of view that actually adds a lot to the understanding of the situation. If anything s/he should be upvoted.

by Sileni 8y ago

throwaway77384 8y ago

Couldn't agree more. I have been an avid gamer all my life. In the recent decade it's taken a hit, as life (work, moving in with the gf, etc.) got in the way. Ultimately, though, I come back to gaming. I play fewer games, as their quality overall has been affected by capitalism's relentless pursuit to ruin everything in the name of profits, but there are still plenty of good titles left. I have come to the realisation that nothing else in life gives me the kind of happiness and peace of mind as gaming does. It's about as good as the most effective drugs I've known and that's saying quite something (certainly healthier too). When I play games, I have something to focus on, while simultaneously rewarding the part of my brain involved in learning and accomplishment. It's a killer mixture I've fostered since I was a toddler pretty much, so it hooks into something very primal, deep down. The funny thing is, that gaming has gone from the thing reject-nerds used to do, to a thing that's broadly socially accepted. So nowadays I can finally just happily admit that I enjoy games. What I do not admit is, that almost anything I do in life is so I can play more games and ultimately, I don't mind, because that's where I have found more happiness than anywhere else. The only thing that comes remotely close is the stability I get from a healthy family life living with my girlfriend, who loves gaming just as much. Going to work, the forced socialising required to hold down the job, etc. is all just a means to do more gaming. If I could disappear into a virtual world full-time, I would.

ralusek 8y ago
Every game, good or bad, that you've ever played, has been the consequence of capitalism. Capitalism wasn't any less involved in microtramsaction-less God of War than it was Fortnite. Capitalism is liberty, it doesn't tell you how to run your business...it doesn't tell you anything other than "you're allowed to own things and people can't steal them."
zerogvt 8y ago
I don't understand (and always disapprove anyway) the downvoting. Fella above is contributing an honest point of view that actually adds a lot to the understanding of the situation. If anything s/he should be upvoted.