But not the post being replied to (Destiny)

by Robot Chickens, Sunday, April 10, 2016, 05:15 (3243 days ago) @ someotherguy

I think he was responding directly to this:

This is the exact scenario those of us who are against micro-transactions wanted to avoid. It wasn't because we were cheap or stingy. It was because it can directly impact the quality of the user experience.

Korny's response makes sense in that case. He disagrees that the user experience is negatively affected by the system where cosmetic items can be purchased rather than "earned." This probably has more to do with with a difference in how a person perceives the value of cosmetic items than any attempt to ignore someone's argument. In this sense, the p2w title of the thread is playing out even in this conversation- hence why I mentioned it.

I care about aesthetics. But I don't think I'll ever pay for this stuff. I certainly won't begrudge someone who does and I won't begrudge bungie for not only offering it as a transaction, but also offering it to all players through normal means. Sure the first hit is free, but its my responsibility to ascertain the value of the item's cost after that hit. The only impact on user experience I have now is to decide the value of taking an alternate route to something that is cosmetic.