[-] Shere_Khan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago

Oh to be sure, there are way to many examples of jerks taking the loot box concept too far. But I'm not sure I'm ready to demonize it like some people do

[-] Shere_Khan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago

I like a lot of your points, but I have to correct you in one area, I'm not trying to convince people this isint gambling. I don't think that casual gambling is a bad thing.

[-] Shere_Khan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago

That's what makes it gambling, tho. You can't go a casino and just buy the prize from a slot machine.

[-] Shere_Khan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago

Yes, that's how most people react to those things. You knew, even then, that you were unlikely to win. But that's the thrill, beating the odds. I

[-] Shere_Khan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I have to say again, just because some people have a problem, doesn't mean we all have to miss out. My uncle is an alcoholic, should I not be able to have some brews and watch the chiefs? Some people eat to much sugar, my kid can't have a popsicle? Some people gamble to much, so it's bad for my kiddo to play that coin dropping game?

It's our job as parents to educate our kids on this stuff.

[-] Shere_Khan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 year ago

Oh yeah I'm totally down with them needing to be regulated.

As for the kids thing, I don't put nicotine in the same camp as gambling. The addiction rate in smoking is way higher then gambling. Most 13 year Olds are able to play cool math games black jack without robbing a liquor store

[-] Shere_Khan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago

I disagree that most people view it as bad. Arcades and stuff have been around forever, and are still being used by a ton of people. Just because you don't want send your kids to chuck E cheese doesn't mean most people agree with you

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Inb4 "sense of accomplishment" I'm not taking about obviously predatory practices here, more of the basic stuff.

So from what I understand, people are against loot boxes, because they are like gambling for children. I argue that gambling isint inheritly bad, and therefore loot boxes aren't either. The vast majority of people are able to go to a Casio and have a fun night. The vast majority of children can go to chuck E cheese and not become degenerates. Yes some people go overboard with it, but that's the same with alhocol, weed, food, etc.

I think a teenager pulling a double shift and spending some money on a virtual slot machine to win a virtual knife skin or some shit is perfectly fine. Yes, some will go overboard, but I think most people are okay.

Change my view

Edit: down voting because you disagree with me is going to lead to the same echo chamber we had on reddit. I'm actually trying to have a discussion on this

[-] Shere_Khan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago

Thats a good idea, and ill keep that option as a last measure type deal. Hopefully editing the contacts app fixes it. Thanks dude!

[-] Shere_Khan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 year ago

That is the most bitch way you could have asked me to do that.

[-] Shere_Khan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago

Okay, i understand that you are coming from a place of wanting to help, and you didn't need to do that, so i appreciate that aspect of this response.

But dude you pulled a lot of context out of a very short post. I'm asking how to change a picture and you recommended me seek mental help.

[-] Shere_Khan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 1 year ago

I dont know why i didn't think of that, lol. I'll try it and see if it sticks this time. thanks dude

[-] Shere_Khan@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 1 year ago

Yes, because they are the least likely to know they are a part of a botnet

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This has to be a scam of some sort, but i don't even see how the people at the top are making money.

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