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Sorry, but it actually is. It's simply reality.
by kelseyfrog 2y ago
Sorry, but it actually is. It's simply reality.
- bluefirebrand 2y agoNo, it literally isn't From wikipedia: ``` Gambling (also known as betting or gaming) is the wagering of something of value ("the stakes") on a random event with the intent of winning something else of value, where instances of strategy are discounted. Gambling thus requires three elements to be present: consideration (an amount wagered), risk (chance), and a prize. ``` If you arent wagering anything of value then it is not gambling Fake game currency is not of value
- singleshot_ 2y agoSurely if you can exchange something to be entertained, it has some value…
- handoflixue 2y agoYes, and Hacker News karma points have even more value, and are even riskier to acquire - everyone in this thread is gambling harder than you do in Balatro
- kelseyfrog 2y ago[flagged]
- Sohcahtoa82 2y agoDon't you have better things to do than pretend to be a 12 year old on the internet?
- kelseyfrog 2y ago[flagged]
- handoflixue 2y agoTo gamble: "take risky action in the hope of a desired result" So, for instance, if you post on Hacker News and hope that people are swayed by your post, or will give interesting replies, you're gambling. Reading Hacker News is the hope that you'll find some good articles and commentary. Trust me, I'm risking FAR more by making this post than I've ever risked playing Balatro (although then again, buying a game is a risk, so... really, every purchase is gambling, wow!) Hopefully you can see how this is an incredibly useless definition for the purposes of holding a meaningful conversation about the world?