I feel like this is, in part, missing the even bigger problem. I don't want to be the arbiter of consciousness. That sounds like a path that leads to atrocities.

But instead as someone pointed out: if they could build what they claim they're building, they'd be creating some sort of Turboslavery.

The context for this screenshot has some worrying implications for the future, though.

I for one welcome the reign of giant evil gods.

I do feel like I should also say, though: My gambling problem is very minor compared to others'. I don't feel the compulsion to go back. Once I figured out that I get into this loop, I stopped allowing myself anywhere with real stakes. For me: "One more game" is very different from "just one game"

All the while the frontal cortex of my brain is still circling on: Oh, this is nice, nice drinks, friendly people, fun game... It's almost like these two sections of my brain just aren't talking because both are happy. If the game had no stakes, the lizard side wouldn't be happy.

Yeah, so, I have a mild gambling problem and while I can say with my frontal cortex that: of course I understand that every game is a losing proposition, in the moment: "I could win! I just won! I lost, but I'll make up for it! I'm out of money but there's an ATM to fix that problem!"

I think both are relatively prevalent, for sure I watched arguments about "how few clicks to new feature" because of user testing with people who'd never used our software before.

But I also heard plenty of "we'll save so much money if we... It's not like our clients could go somewhere else"

Thank you for expressing this so well. Right after I donated, I was trying to figure out how to convey to Ian: Here's some money, now don't feel beholden! This phrases it perfectly.

Yeah sorry man. I can't imagine the level of stress both good and bad you're going through right now, but I think this is gonna work out ok. One day at a time for a bit.

And personally. Thanks for all you've done.