Software prices. - feddit.org

Mastodon. [https://mas.to/@Techaltar/113356153269276561]

“But but but, my yacht collection? 😟”
~ Gabe Newell
Shhhht, you’ll make people angry!

Why would people get angry about a relatively benevolent rich guy who’s single handedly done more for the Linux ecosystem and gaming than pretty much anyone else?

Is it cause he’s rich?

No, they’ll get angry at the guy pointing out that one guy they like is actually taking their money to build a yacht collection while they can’t imagine ever owning a house.

There are no benevolent rich guy and Linux isn’t life, the reason billionaires exist is because we pay more for stuff than they’re worth in order to enrich one man at the top of the chain.

The exploitation is baked in the cake

That’s fine, I just like to get everyone on record.

GabeN is evil, we’re all on the same page right?

Correction: Linux is life
Not a Saudi prince or an oligarch, but it is American video game billionaire Gabe Newell that has an armada of luxury yachts worth around $1 billion. Take a look at his 6 vessels that range from an research vessel, a 365 feet long luxury yacht and even a hospital ship. - Luxurylaunches

Luxurylaunches
My criticism of capitalism disappearing the moment I see steam sale.

I mean, if I have to choose who gets my surplus income, I’m more partial to Newell than Bezos, Gates, or Walton.

But it still sucks that these billions don’t go straight back to the developers.