Re:Pirate our games, don't buy them from key resellers, say ...
by wpietri on Tuesday July 09, 2019 @05:29PM
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Assuming we're talking about drugs that are necessary for survival (or at least having a normal life) and are either government-granted monopolies or have very limited sources, then drug-sellers selling to individuals can engage in price gouging, which is clearly immoral to me (and most everybody else). If you aren't sure why, there's a big literature on price gouging that should help.
However, one can't price gouge on games. There are infinite games to play, many of them free and a great many more are inexpensive. If people don't get a particular game, they will not die or live a terrible life. So game sellers can price as they please and set reasonable terms without any big ethical issues.
However, one can't price gouge on games. There are infinite games to play, many of them free and a great many more are inexpensive. If people don't get a particular game, they will not die or live a terrible life. So game sellers can price as they please and set reasonable terms without any big ethical issues.