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Since things started shutting down here in WA, and I’m kind of house-bound due to recent surgery, I’ve managed to not only buy video games but an entire console
by mikestew 7y ago
Since things started shutting down here in WA, and I’m kind of house-bound due to recent surgery, I’ve managed to not only buy video games but an entire console (finally bought that Switch), all without leaving my house. And, no, of course I didn’t buy it from GameStop. They’re still in business?
Frankly, this comes off as pathetic regardless, they can do what they want. But essential? I can’t download groceries, but name me a game platform that requires physical media.
- xnyan 7y ago> Frankly, this comes off as pathetic regardless, they can do what they want This is factually incorrect. In the US, local athorities absolutely have the statutory authority to close nonessential businesses for the purpose of defending public health.
- KingMachiavelli 7y agoI mean having stuff shipped to your house just shifts the exposure from you to workers. Is Amazon essential? Amazon suspended some non-essential shipments (to them not customers) but they could get by with even fewer employees should they decide to only ship essential goods. While of course I don't think GameStop really needs to be open. - I am more curious if people's attitudes will change in 2-4 weeks of self isolating. I think there's a certain excitement/anxiety to this at first especially among those where self isolating means working from home to semi-vaction. Eventually, I think a lot of people's commitment to self isolating/distancing will waver.