SirDerpy

joined 8 months ago
[–] SirDerpy 22 points 5 months ago

Competition in capitalism is always better than a lack thereof. But, we've not busted monopolies in a significant way since Ma Bell. And, even if we were, at 75% of the global market share they'd not warrant any action yet.

There's going to be a dominant organization because late stage capitalism sucks. And, I'd rather it be Valve than some alternative trying to fuck me over at every opportunity.

[–] SirDerpy 33 points 5 months ago (7 children)

I want to note that you'd need about $143 in gross sales to meet the threshold of $100 in net profit.

On the surface that sounds like a lot. But, they're providing a service without any guarantee of any income. Epic can only compete because they've few users and are willing to operate at a near loss in attempt to garner market share.

This will be a difficult one for others to understand as a "good deal". Gamers are usually correct when they pull out their pitchforks. This should not be one of those times.

[–] SirDerpy 18 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (11 children)

Does Steam take a cut for distribution?

If not, while this emotionally sucks, they've a solid operational policy.

[–] SirDerpy -3 points 5 months ago

I don't like what you've said so you're a troll. We don't serve your kind around here.

SMRT.

[–] SirDerpy -5 points 5 months ago

Enjoy your prosecutor.

[–] SirDerpy 5 points 5 months ago

Because that disturbs the comfort of a complacent society. Nothing about the US judicial and prison system is humane.

[–] SirDerpy 7 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (9 children)

Next, she'll promise to stop fighting proxy wars, house the homeless, and feed the hungry. None of it will happen. But, she'll certainly make the commitments.

[–] SirDerpy 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I can identify the holographic sight and the rifle. What's everything in-between?

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