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minus-squarevzq@lemmy.blahaj.zonelinkfedilinkarrow-up9·2 months agoRationally I’ve always known companies see me as a big juicy wallet to squeeze for cash. But I’ve never felt it more than the last few years. I’m sick of it. It’s taking the fun out of everything.
minus-squaresquirrel@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOPMlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up4·2 months agoYeah, “fun” became expendable.
minus-squarevzq@lemmy.blahaj.zonelinkfedilinkarrow-up3·2 months agoExactly! Which is a problem when you’re selling games or vacations. Things I do for fun. Which you have now profit-optimized out.
Rationally I’ve always known companies see me as a big juicy wallet to squeeze for cash. But I’ve never felt it more than the last few years.
I’m sick of it. It’s taking the fun out of everything.
Yeah, “fun” became expendable.
Exactly!
Which is a problem when you’re selling games or vacations. Things I do for fun. Which you have now profit-optimized out.