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baq 81 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Steam Machine launches today

greed isn't even the worst. greed is a necessity if you have any competition. sometimes it's hard to tell greed from operational efficicency.

rent seeking however... rent seeking should be taxed to hell and back.

maerF0x0 81 days ago [–]

I think we define greed in a different manner, I presume what you call greed, I'd call self interest.

To me greed is being willing to take to the detriment of others.

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