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> I'm not sure how I feel about using "game-y" things to convince people to do stuff, especially when we're talking about serious stuff. I see it as a tool, us
by MaulingMonkey 11y ago
> I'm not sure how I feel about using "game-y" things to convince people to do stuff, especially when we're talking about serious stuff.
I see it as a tool, usable for both good and bad. Taking manipulation of others out of the equation: Would you have concerns "gameifying" things for yourself, on your own behalf, as a form of self manipulation?
- phn 11y agoI wouldn't, because it would be a decision by me and for me. It is precisely the manipulative aspect that I am concerned with. I am not against it, in this specific case, but the "end justifying the means" message it seems to send doesn't ring too well.