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If it's cheap to get stars, I'm definitely having Dolph Lundgren at my next birthday party. Dude doesn't have to do anything, just hang out.

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[-] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 62 points 1 month ago

Mobile games make an embarrassing amount of money exploiting addiction. It's a "great" way to make a quick buck.

[-] jet@hackertalks.com 22 points 1 month ago

yeah, get people mentally engaged, and invested, then put friction in the way of the thing they want to do, but the friction can be solved with money.

Add a social aspect, a timelyness/urgency aspect, a fomo aspect, and bam.... skinner box people pay money into.

this post was submitted on 31 May 2024
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