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All of our time has a value.

• nicce 2y ago
  That is true. But only specific kind of time can be used on acquiring the desired VR headset with specific time/value ratio.
• ctm92 2y ago
  If you put value on your own time, then everything you build yourself is way more expensive than a product off the shelf. It's about the fun of building it and being able to modify it to your needs.
• dantyti 2y ago
  And building something yourself could be the most valuable way to spend it. For some, it might even be the only respite from the monetization of the entire human experience, i.e., beyond priceless
• godelski 2y ago
  Some people like to build and tinker as a hobby. It is how they like to spend their free time. All hobbies cost money. Videogames, reading, sports, music, or even eating at fancy places ("foodie"). Hell, it's a big reason to get work for more money, because you can have more expensive hobbies. So I don't get these arguments. Let people have their hobbies, even if it is different from yours. This is *hacker* news after all, and the "hacker" part isn't about breaking into computers and installing randsomeware...