Yes, several times. The first one that comes to mind is The Last of Us Part 2.

“The United States effectively has a one-party system, the business party, with two factions, Republicans and Democrats.” -Noam Chomsky

I understand that you think socialism is fundamentally flawed, I can tell from your tone. I am attempting to engage you politely despite your previous mischaracterizations of what I have said.

I would like to present some counterexamples. Countries like Norway, Sweden, and Denmark have implemented socialist policies such as universal healthcare, free education, and a strong social safety net, and they’ve seen significant economic growth and social progress as a result.

In addition, the cooperative movement in countries like Spain and Italy has shown that worker-owned cooperatives can be highly successful and provide better working conditions and benefits for employees. And let’s not forget about the Nordic model of socialism, which combines elements of market economics with strong social welfare policies to create a more equitable society.

But even within my own country (US), we’ve seen that periods of prosperity have often coincided with the implementation of social safety nets like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP. These programs have helped to reduce poverty and inequality, and they’ve also contributed to economic growth by putting money in people’s pockets and stimulating demand.

Furthermore, many of the worker protections we take for granted today were implemented after the Great Depression, as a response to the failures of laissez-faire capitalism and the exploitation of workers. The Fair Labor Standards Act, the National Labor Relations Act, and other key laws that safeguard workers’ rights were all enacted during this period.

It seems to me that socialism is not inherently flawed but rather it has been distorted or watered down in some cases, or implemented in ways that don’t prioritize the needs of working-class people.

I’m not buying your strawman argument. I don’t appreciate your mischaracterizations. What I said was that many people are selfish and act in their own interest. However, I believe most people are inherently good and are often victims of their environment. That’s why I support socialism - it is a system that aims to address the root causes of inequality and promote the common good.

Yes, there’s some truth to that. If someone with vast resources wanted to end world hunger today, they could make a significant impact. But let’s be real, people tend to prioritize their own interests and comfort over the greater good.

That’s a classic strawman argument. Just because someone supports socialism doesn’t mean they’re motivated by personal gain or a desire to take from the wealthy. It means they care about creating a more equitable society for all.

That’s not true. Supporting socialism has nothing to do with one’s financial situation, but rather about advocating for a more equitable society where everyone has access to basic needs.

It has never been about who will win. It has always been about doing what is right. I will continue to support Ukraine regardless of their ability to “win.”

That be ok. Me crew sails the ‘igh seas an’ we don’t 'ave to share passwords.

“Why are you so socialist?” Because I care about people other than myself.

I could see several forms of human genetic engineering becoming legal. For instance, three-parent children, also known as mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) is illegal in most western countries, though it was legalized in the UK, Spain, and Italy. The FDA banned in it in the US in 2015 because it involves human subjects research without prior approval from an institutional review board.

While I get what you’re saying, it is technically legal in the United States under an exception in the 13th amendment as punishment for a crime.

See more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penal_labor_in_the_United_States

I could understand if it smelled like swamp-ass (sweat) from sitting there too long, especially in a chair made of faux leather, but it shouldn’t smell like poop.

The “innovation” comes in features that are half-baked and no one asks for. Remember how buggy Battlelog was when it launched in BF3 and BF4? Remember the useless and unbalanced “Commander?” And then, there are times when they leave out features, such as not including persistent lobbies or fewer guns or vehicles in BF2042? Even IGN posted a list of missing features.

This is basically Discord’s new “Orbs” feature.

That was pretty funny.

My main point was it is probably about the money. Afterall, streaming is a business and a difference between what site pays versus the other can be huge.

I then added about the shadiness, agreeing with what you wrote in the OP that “people dislike Kick saying it is less ethical.” I will expand upon that idea since you are accusing me of having an “proletarian” agenda. The “shady” part is based on the founder’s background in online gambling (stake.com), particularly crypto gambling, as ethically questionable due to potential for addiction, financial ruin, and regulatory grey areas. Also, the purpose of Kick, especially in the early days, was suspected to be a way to funnel traffic to Stake.com.

Even more, with the shadiness, Kick’s stated goal is “creator-friendly” moderation and avoiding “cancel culture,” the effect of their looser policies has been that controversial streamers (especially those who lean right or have been associated with right-wing talking points) find a more welcoming home there. This leads to the “right-wing coded” perception.

Streamers weigh both the financial elements and the ethical environment when choosing a platform. For many, Kick’s controversies make it more complex.

Maybe it has something to do with money. From what I understand, Kick.com pays something like 95/5 to the streamer vs. 70/30 with YouTube and 50/50 with Twitch. The founders of Kick.com have shady backgrounds and they have less moderation which attracts those streamers accused of homophobic, misogynistic, and predatory behavior.

edit: corrected numbers

I play on the right. That is also where I tend to keep videos and music open. Left is for general web browsing and the terminal.