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Valve antitrust lawsuit reportedly reveals lengths Steam owner is willing to go to prevent cheaper prices elsewhere (www.eurogamer.net)
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[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

"Courts look at the firm's market share, but typically do not find monopoly power if the firm (or a group of firms acting in concert) has less than 50 percent of the sales of a particular product or service within a certain geographic area. Some courts have required much higher percentages."

That also doesn't say anything over 50% is considered a monopoly. It just states it won't even be considered one if it's less than 50%.

[–] Doomsider@lemmy.world 0 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Yeah, like that is a given. As I already stated, Steam is involved in price fixing. They have engaged in anti competitive behavior thus showing their monopoly power.

It is already conclusive they are a monopoly. If you can provide proof they are not then I will entertain you.

[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

It is already conclusive they are a monopoly. If you can provide proof they are not then I will entertain you.

That is the opposite to how this works. I can't just say "It is already conclusive that you are a prostitute. If you can provide proof that your are not I will entertain you."

[–] Doomsider@lemmy.world 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Yes, I can say that based upon the available evidence. I have studied enough about monopolies that I feel completely comfortable with saying Steam is a monopoly. I totally get you are in denial. That is okay.

I find it strange you would bring prostitution into this as an example. But, if you knew I accepted money for sex like we know Steam has engaged in anti competitive practice while controlling the majority of the market then I guess it would be safe to call me one. Cheers!

[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Well, if some rando on the internet has Done Their Research then that's good enough for me! I am convinced!

[–] Doomsider@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

Thanks! Glad I could help you through this difficult time.