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That's ludicrous. Selling someone something in game is no different than selling them something in real life. Do makers of razor blades blackmail users? What about Apple with iTunes DRM?

And if you think the lottery is stupid, you should not ever work in the game design industry.

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The issue isn't as clear cut as that.

They are offering you an 'easier game' for money. When you're competing against other people, that's an un-level playing field.

I'm pretty sure people who run lotteries think they are stupid. They are a tax on the poor, but they're extremely effective at raising money.

People who run lotteries do not think that the lotteries are stupid. I know a lot of people who work in the gaming industry, you can trust me on that.

Some may think people who play the lottery are stupid. There's a very big difference.

We're splitting hairs now and down to the meaning of "lotteries are stupid" :)

I see your distinction though, I was meaning the latter when I said "lotteries are stupid".

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