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[โ€“] Stern@lemmy.world 100 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Private ownership capitalism.

Stock owners want line to go up forever. Hence we get sociopath CEO's who want to sell DLC for different types of breathing. Private ownership means Gabe can say, "We're making good money, no need to nickle and dime." and focus on product.

[โ€“] cronenthal@discuss.tchncs.de 24 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

This! The idea of "shareholder value" as the ultimate and singular goal was a mistake, as the world and particularly the US is slowly finding out.

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