Comment Re: what the fuck. (Score 1) 258
NOTHING, should ever be removed from history. Fixed that for you :)
For some people, it's very important. Some Jews won't eat at places where shellfish is even served, and some Muslims won't eat at any place where pork is served, because of the risk, however infinitesimal, of cross-contamination.
There is a very real chance, in fact pretty much certain, that there are animal meat particles floating through the air all around you that you might inhale and consume them all the time. Those that are this petty about superficial BS can just stop breathing or risk being called a hypocrite.
How are loot boxes different than collectible card game sets or grab-bag sales at school fundraisers?
Digital vs physical. You're getting something that has value from a CCG or grab-bag.
Lot's of things are digital or abstract that have value. A physical MtG has almost no more intrinsic value beyond it's digital counterpart, besides the paper it is made of. I take it you don't own any Bitcoin either
Like, if i wanted to pay for an internet package that only allowed Netflix and nothing else, but was drastically cheaper...why not?
Because the internet is NOT a collection of services. It is a tool. Your thinking only from the perspective of a consumer and not say something like a small business. It's narrow minded to think of the internet as an entertainment service only when it is sooooo much more.
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