• hydroptic@sopuli.xyz
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    2 months ago

    The parasite class didn’t get rich by paying people what they’re worth, and I doubt they’re going to start now

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      2 months ago

      I don’t think you can blame them for this. How many resources do you use without voluntarily paying extra above your legal requirements? Do you donate every time you go to free libraries, museums, parks, cathedrals, etc? I certainly don’t and I don’t think that makes me “the parasite class”.

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        2 months ago

        Free libraries, museums, parks are paid for by taxes. So yes, you do pay for them. I’ve been in a bunch of cathedrals that charged for entry, yes.

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          2 months ago

          Yes but they frequently ask for optional donations too. Are you a parasite for not donating?

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            2 months ago

            If you are making major money off of the library and cannot spare a PR or some cash, then yes, you are a parasite.