>Religion and taboo often exist for a reason, because endless self gratification does not lead to flourishing.

So then why aren't those activists going after Instagram, TicTok, X/Twitter, etc. you know, the OG spyware, brain rot and anxiety inducing companies, because that would actually benefit society and not too many people would mourn their loss.

Why are they instead going after a dozen random horny video games nobody heard of? Oh that's right, because those random game devs don't have the power to fight back in court, unlike Meta/X, so it's an easy win for them to collect brownie points, for performative nonsense.

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pbhjpbhj 7 days ago | parent | next [-]

It sounds more strategic than performative. Surely if they can set precedents against weaker opponents then they stand more chance against stronger opponents.

Though Steam is not weak. But small-time game devs probably don't care to fight unless they're making bank.

	▲	FirmwareBurner 6 days ago \| parent [-]
		Those companies have been alive for a long time. Where's the proof they're going after them?

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reaperducer 7 days ago | parent | prev [-]

So then why aren't those activists going after Instagram, TicTok, X/Twitter, etc. you know, the OG spyware, brain rot and anxiety inducing companies

What makes you think they aren't? Because it hasn't been discussed in the HN bubble?

	▲	FirmwareBurner 6 days ago \| parent [-]
		>What makes you think they aren't? Because it hasn't been discussed in the HN bubble? Maybe post some proof that they are if you wanna make this argument.