zikzak025@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
Steam has convinced the gaming industry that you can own nothing and be happy with it, just by virtue of being less shitty than everyone else.
Lemmy hates billionaires but never hesitates to kneel at the altar of Gaben.
Then again…Gaben is the only billionaire I know of who improved my life. Linux rocks so much more these days because of him.
Probably would still chop his head off, but do it with a sharp blade, not the dull rusty one for the likes of Bezos and Musk.
That last one is getting a large salt pit…
Every alternative offered in this thread: whoops another billionaire!
DRM-free games exist on steam. It’s up to the publisher if they want DRM, not Valve.
GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
probably has something to do with the fact that he doesn’t inject himself into the obliteration of world democracies, doesn’t actively supports hate, and he doesn’t rape children.
Cosmonauticus@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
So because he’s nice now we give him the benefit of the doubt? You guys will cry no good billionaires but kiss his ass because you like his platform?
The epitome of give me convenience or give me death
GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
IDK what your problem is dude. Just because the guy is rich we should treat him like he’s an evil shitlord?
I guess in that same vein of logic it’s alright if I start calling you a pedophile because your probably a while male between the ages of 25-45.
is that alright with you, pedophile?
ClamDrinker@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
(Not the previous poster) The real issue is that pretty much as always when this comes up, nobody is really defending Gaben. But to some people, just pointing out that something isn’t quite logical or true, is the same as “giving them the benefit of the doubt”, because it’s doesn’t meet their sky high criteria of negativity for the subject.
The truth doesn’t matter to them, but how negative you are about it. If you’re not personally crafting the guillotine for Gaben, you are a fanboy. It’s frustrating, since I do think we all agree at the end of the day that Gabe should be held to high standards due to his wealth, and he should face incredibly scrutiny if he should tilt.
architect@thelemmy.club 5 weeks ago
King pedo is 80 so don’t be ageist now.
Cosmonauticus@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
Well im black so go for it
zikzak025@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
He also has the financial means to solve a lot of serious problems in the world that could save many lives.
But, you know, why spend that money on humanitarian causes when you can just buy a 6th environment-killing superyacht, because the first 5 weren’t enough?
There is no such thing as a good billionaire. Gabe Newell is no exception, even if he’s less overtly evil than others.
GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
and you know he doesn’t have philanthropic activities?
you’re absolutely sure about that?
Honytawk@discuss.tchncs.de 5 weeks ago
Philantropic activities do not negate billionaires behaviour. You can’t get that rich without things like tax evasion.
zikzak025@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
It’s not about whether or not he has other philanthropic activities.
It’s about the fact that he thinks it’s okay to spend a billion dollars on just boats.
architect@thelemmy.club 5 weeks ago
Yea, i wouldn’t either after 2025.
No one cares about the environment. If they fucking did $60 random stuffed ugly animal packs wouldn’t be sold the fuck out everywhere. Shein and temu wouldn’t exist.
I’m not even sticking up for him. I just don’t see anyone giving a fuck anywhere but a whole lot of bitching.