If you ban religion AI will become people’s God. So that is really not an option.
Religion has caused so much suffering though.
A blanket ban on AI seems extreme, perhaps banning commercialization would be the way to go so no one can try and profit from it. Obviously corporations would not like this idea.
You will obey your AI overlords!
Came for the slams, but it was all talk.
Are you guys trying to get religion banned?
Well they have two commercial plants coming online and expecting to produce power sometime in 2030. So they better figure it out!
Thanks! Glad I could help you through this difficult time.
They fucking know they aren’t supposed to marketing to kids, let alone disturbing them during school. These kids shouldn’t be on social media and these companies should not be collecting any of their data. Fuck these piece of shit companies for ignoring the law and bribing our government to look the other way.
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!
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.
TIL: Turns out ReptilianCleric is the only actual human left on the Internet. Beep boop bop
From the FTC
"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. "
Obviously using a dictionary definition isn’t what is used in a legal sense. This is kind of silly to point out honestly.
Not only does Steam have the market share it is also engaging in price fixing to maintain their market share. This is classic monopoly behavior.
At this point it is not even a question if Steam is a monopoly. The question is will a judge or government do something about it.
Thanks for the chuckle! I appreciated that.
Steam has 75% of the market share. Microsoft, which everyone points to as a monopoly, has around 65% of the market share for example. Steam meets the definition of a monopoly which is above 50% market share.
Not to mention being sued as a monopoly in several lawsuits and of course engaging in anti-competitive practices.
Just fine here, I can’t say the same for you though. Yes, you aren’t just confusing. You are straight up mental. That is okay though.
Look, you brought up steam keys AGAIN. What a strange strawman you have constructed. I have never mentioned steam keys, nor has any article I referenced. That hasn’t stopped you though.
If you think you have proved me wrong then I have a bridge to sell you in Brooklyn. What is that? The bridge guy already sold you several bridges in Brooklyn. That makes a lot of sense.
Not sure what case your talking about, you did not link it or reference it. Honestly you are kind of spooky at this point, but not in a good way. So far your legal mind can be summarized by you not even understanding the one thing Steam has done that I have mentioned several times. I will hard pass on debating you.
To summarize Steam is a monopoly by definition. Thanks for coming full circle with me. It has been a wild ride because you keep jerking the wheel and sending us off road. What are a few bumps though when you eventually get to your destination. Cheers!
Why would you feel a cut is way too much!? Because it is their cut… Oh yeah that is called reading comprehension something that you apparently lack, maybe it is a ESL thing. If so don’t worry English is hard otherwise nice way to burn yourself I suppose. If that is the case I do appreciate self-deprivation humor.
If you read the article that referenced the lawsuit you would see this is not about steam keys. Why you would think this shows a clear lack of understanding of what we are talking about.
I have restated several times what the anti competitive practice Steam has engaged in. I won’t say it again because it is getting annoying at this point.
When I said intimately, I was referencing to your deep understanding of development hence the IDE reference. I guess you didn’t get it because you are not a developer/programmer yourself. Or maybe it is the ESL thing.
I would agree that plenty of people are satisfied or even happy with Steam. Of course there are a bunch of people who don’t like Steam as well. I don’t like Steam, but I have used it so I am sure Gabe can wipe away his tears with the money I have given him.
Don’t bother biting if you can’t chew your food. You will probably choke on your own hubris.
If you can’t see not going through the largest retailer as a possible revenue loss I suggest studying business some more and getting back with me.
You keep ignoring Valve’s anti-competitive policy. Let me explain it one more time. You can’t get a better price at another store if the game is listed on Steam. Your conjecture is pointless unless the developer does not list on Steam and misses out on the majority of the market. If business only cared about ethics and not money then perhaps your made-up scenario would make some sense, but it does not.
The fact that you know Steam intimately is kind of bizarre way to say things. I think I get your point, which amounts to bootlicking because Steam is just the gosh durned best thing for developers since IDE. Pardon me while I go throw up.
Your explanation of the antitrust case against MS is pretty poor. While one aspect related to having IE bundled, there are several other issues at hand that you ignore. Hey, I get it. It is complicated and perhaps you should just discuss these with your authoritative source to set yourself straight.
Please don’t tell me how the DOJ operates because it changes with every presidency and as I already pointed out, they don’t give a shit about the digital realm because frankly they don’t even understand it. They pretty much leave all monopolies alone and that is why we’re are in such a shitshow free fall right now. Regulatory capture is real yo!
You don’t get to decide what anti-trust is or isn’t. I am sorry, but you deny even the most basic of facts so I will kindly ignore your presumptuous statement. If you don’t believe me that is fine, but you present no evidence.
We can see Gabe lying through his teeth and surprise surprise, he doesn’t want anyone to touch his golden goose. Why you carry his water is anybody’s guess but I think it is just general bootlicking, as I alluded to multiple times, unless you have something to say about it otherwise. I also noticed you used some of his talking points, sus!
Your appeal to authority is ham fisted and frankly insulting. PM me your “lawyers” contact information and I will discuss this with them directly. Otherwise gfto with your bullshit.
Natural monopoly is not defined purely by lack of competition, although that can a big part of the definition. I never said that Steam is a natural monopoly, but it does bare a lot of striking similarities. Traditionally it would not be considered one and there is little doubt that I am taking liberties with that comparison.
I think you are correct about Valve pursuing legal and/or punitive action in order for the anti-trust to be legit.
https://www.eurogamer.net/valve-antitrust-lawsuits-ubisoft-warner-bros-report
We can see they did engage in anti-competitive practices. Seeing several lawsuits along with Gabe’s outspoken denial of being a monopoly kind of adds up you know. Maybe you think these lawsuits are frivolous or that you are smarter than lawyers who practice in the field.
You have failed to convince me Valve is not a monopoly. The only donkey here is a bootlicker who carries water for Gabe. You have been extremely foolish with your questions and have wasted my time. Cheers!
Dude, I explained they are a monopoly. You have not provided anything other than conjecture that they are not a monopoly.
I suppose I could field your questions, but considering how resistant to basic facts you are I am not sure I could provide satisfactory answers for you.
I will give it a try though. What prevents developers from pulling from steam. The answer is nothing except for a loss in potential revenue since that is where (75%) the majority of PC gaming software is sold. There is also nothing preventing you from shutting off the power to your house. This doesn’t suddenly make your power company not a monopoly.
Whether someone likes or dislikes a monopoly has no bearing on the monopoly. Just because you liked IE in Windows didn’t mean that MS didn’t leverage their monopoly in an attempt to make it the Internet standard.
Also, the antitrust bit. Steam requires you to sell your product for the same price even if a competitor charges less of a cut. You are not allowed to sell it for less to increase the sales on another platform that charges less. This is anti-competitive and a clear sign of a monopoly.
What would it take for that company to compete. They can’t and that is the point. Even after Epic has thrown billions at the issue they have been unable to move the needle. This makes me laugh at your previous question about building your own steam competitor from scratch. Clearly you could do it in your basement with no help when a multi-billion dollar company can’t manage it.
Please don’t talk to me about court when you can’t even agree to a basic fact. While I am not a lawyer I have studied monopoly laws and cases for years. That is why it is crystal clear that Steam is a monopoly.
Your statement about no one competing because they don’t want to is false, but if it were true that would definitely make Steam a natural monopoly which I alluded to earlier.
Does steam prevent you from downloading and using another marketplace. No, but Windows never prevented you from installing another browser either. Clearly you are grasping here and I think studying some monopoly cases could help you.
Keep in mind the US government, in particular, has given up on enforcing monopolies in the digital space as seen by their refusal to hold Google accountable for their many monopolistic practices. So don’t worry, me calling Steam a monopoly or you accepting this reality isn’t going to change shit.
Your questions asking what would happen if Steam was broken up are missing the point. There are numerous policies that could be passed to ensure competition or just regulate the rights of consumers and publishers. I would recommend that Steam’s anti-competitive policies be eliminated.
To answer your final question, because of Steams dominant market presence they keep prices high (despite their great sales) and take a disproportionally unfair cut for the work they do. This actively harms customers through lack of competition and anti-competitive practices.
Let me put it this way. If you poured you life into a indie game project and made a million in sales, do you feel a 300k cut is fair? Clearly you would feel that is way too much and it is for a digital marketplace.
I get you are in denial they have a monopoly. For instance Microsoft only has about 65% market share and everyone considers them a monopoly
“A monopoly describes a market dominated by a single seller or producer that controls so much of that market share, anywhere from 50% to 100%, that it faces no meaningful competition.”
At this point you could even argue they have become a natural monopoly as they have not used a lot of anti-competitive practices. The only way to protect consumers is government regulation at this point since no competitor can reign them in.
Well, I am just basing it off the fact that a bunch of people are already using AI in this fashion. Without something to fill this gap I think AI would be a likely candidate.
https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/silicon-valleys-obsession-with-ai-looks-a-lot-like-religion/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Way_of_the_Future
It has already become common for existing religions to use AI to answer spiritual questions and preachers have started using it to write sermons.
I think cutting people off of traditional religion would accelerated this AI god concept. This is just my opinion of course.