Firestorm Druid

So it begins.

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  • I mean, it depends. PS5 Pro is an enthusiasts console that, compared to regular PS5 and Slim, won’t be selling as much. Playing the devil’s advocate, you could argue that the higher price point is then warranted since they won’t be selling as many units (99% sure they just made it more expensive because they can but whatever).

    In the past, their consoles were sold at a loss, at a lower price point, which they could justify by profiting in other areas of their business, such as games and accessories. Sony could, theoretically, do this to PS6 too to ensure that not too many people are priced out of having a console and retain their status of loyal-ish customers.

    Wishful thinking on my part for sure but not too unrealistic when you think about it.





  • Firestorm Druid@lemmy.ziptoPolitical Memes@lemmy.worldFor some sick reason
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    The thing is, the monetary incentive is necessary because there are not enough people donating - plasma, blood, whatever. So if that’s what’s needed to get people to donate (or whatever else word you want to use), then that’s fine in my books. Both sides get something.

    I get the idea of wanting it to be on donation-basis only, but people don’t donate for free as often as when they do *get money. Because society is inherently selfish and doesn’t care for the needs of others.

    Again, the service the companies provide is directly beneficial to society. Yes, big pharma is a thing and medicine should be free. But what’s not how things work. So what’s the problem?






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    I mean, all I have to do is drink a bunch of water before my appointment - like 2 litres, maybe - eat a little and I’m set. Human bodies regenerate blood plasma within days, else you’d not be able to physically sustain donations twice a week, so the only thing I’m losing is my time, which I can spend on my phone.

    Not even touching upon the societal and medicinal benefits of donating blood and plasma, I don’t see what I’m losing here.

    What’s your stance on donating bone marrow and thrombocytes?


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    Selling blood plasma is a scam? I mean there’s obviously a market for it, else blood banks wouldn’t be paying you for your donation. But at least where I live, I get 25€ per donation and can, in theory, go twice a week if I feel like. While between jobs, I actually had to depend on that for a couple months to afford rent, as sad as that sounds. Didn’t sound too horrible.

    Genuinely curious since I’m not super knowledgeable on the topic. Had been donating plasma since 2018, I think, but apart from that…