Microtransactions, loot boxes, and legislation (Destiny)

by Vortech , A Fourth Wheel, Friday, November 24, 2017, 10:36 (2638 days ago) @ Avateur

I figure myself pretty willing to allow the government to regulate industries when that industry will otherwise lead to a harmful practice But…

• Government legislating creative content is terrifying.
  
• Government legislating restrictions that extend past the age of majority is worrisome.
  
• Government trying to do an end-run around the constitution by re-framing a product as something that it clearly is not (see more thoughts on "gambling" below) is a slippery slope leading to thorns.
  
• This person clearly has no idea what gambling and/or the loot boxes are. One of these things are not like the other.

If they are so gung-ho on protecting consumers from the predatory practices of tech industry, they can please pay attesting to the FCC de-regulations that are moving through committees right now. Please.