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[–] rtxn@lemmy.world 50 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I know this novel strategy that Valve employs might be difficult to conceptualize for people whose thinking only extends as far as "company evil, success bad", so let me summarize it in a format that is easier to understand:

[–] LH0ezVT@sh.itjust.works 15 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I receive: half-decent product

You receive: my money

end of story

The sad thing is that them having a half decent product is something special in this world

[–] drunkpostdisaster@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)

How would you like to see it improved?

[–] LH0ezVT@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 week ago

The world? Don't get me started.

Steam? It's alright, I guess. I just wish "sell decent product, get money" would be the norm, not this ensure try fixation circus we have