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EricHiggin said:
-Adonis- said:

Can someone explain to me why everyone's making such a big deal out of this? I've been on Steam for a very long time—I've had my PC games in digital format for at least 10 years, and they haven't disappeared; I still have them. What's the difference?

It's because this goes way beyond gaming, and because it's kind of a big conspiracy theory that the masses clearly see happening.

The WEF and its "You will own nothing and you will be happy" used to be laughed at by many initially because it seemed way too bond villain like. Well it's clearly happening bit by bit and people obviously don't like it because of how bad it could end up.

Rent your gaming, rent your computing, rent your clothing, rent your transport, rent your residence, rent your love(r), etc, etc. That's the future plan, and it's scary as hell because of the absolute dystopia it may create.

This was actually funny to me to read because of what I imagined while reading.  

"Rent your clothing": I don't see how that would work, maaaaaybe it's making reference to people paying the actual price in fractions? I have used black shirts since I was in college, $3 per shirt and can be used at the gym, at work, in my house and when I go out. I can't imagine renting clothes being cheaper than that lol. 

"Rent your transport": I have used public transportation all my life so I guess I'm already in that part of the dystopia lol. 

"Rent your residence": I already have a house to my name so maybe that's what makes me an extra happy person in the dystopia. 

"Rent your lover": First thing that appeared in my head was the japanese guy who married Hatsume Miku and how the service ended and his hologram went away forever, then I thought about how a lot of dudes pay onlyfans and do sexting with the agency of the models. That said this is actually the easiest to avoid, putting an effort to meet people isn't that hard. 

I obviously understand the point but still it was a fun ride.