The abuse really comes in when that connection gets exploited to foster addiction and then start selling “loot boxes” or worse withholding affection for payment

The abuse really comes in when that connection gets exploited to foster addiction and then start selling “loot boxes” or worse withholding affection for payment. “You need to support me… I can’t be here with you unless you send help…” How do you think these things will make money? Check out the mobile gaming ecosystem to see where this will go. Now imagine that but exploiting deeper emotional needs. These things could really empty people’s wallets. I guess when lonely people kill themselves after they’ve been financially ruined they can’t sue.