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Ytlaya
Nov 13, 2005

Even if you ignore all the reasons why this idea 1. isn't necessary and 2. wouldn't be reasonably possible to implement, there's still another key problem: most people don't have the time, will, or capacity to analyze a massive amount of data about each purchase they make. This is a problem that also exists with ideal "Libertopia" societies; even if there's perfect transparency and everyone has access to all information, people aren't able or willing to do some complex analysis for every purchase they make.

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Ytlaya
Nov 13, 2005

The funny thing about threads like this is that, if Eripsa were to suddenly post "You know, I really was being an idiot and backpedaling. I'm sorry about that and will try not to do it in the future", most of the people making fun of him would probably not respond negatively.

Ytlaya
Nov 13, 2005

That article about ant slaves was legitimately interesting. Not sure that it proves any point, but still interesting.

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