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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠐⡇⠃⠀⣿⠞⣿⣿⡿⠘⠊⠒⠉⣿⣻⡗⡆⠀⢀⢸⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ she/her/they
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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ far leftist. people full of hate for others dni.


⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ VALVE, YOU ARE WALKING GARBAGE


⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀As a member of the gaming community and a consumer, I'm deeply disheartened by Valve's anti-consumer practices. Their prioritization of profit and greed over user well-being is evident in their policies surrounding game licenses, refunds, account transfers, and the promotion of gambling in titles like Counter-Strike 2 and Dota, particularly concerning when targeted at children. Their lack of empathy and disregard for fair practices is reflected in their support staff, who often wield their authority with an air of superiority, adding to the frustration among users.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Even more disturbing is Valve's tolerance of fascist and Nazi viewpoints on their forums, coupled with the suppression of voices speaking out against discrimination in gaming. This toxic environment allows hateful rhetoric to flourish while silencing those advocating for inclusivity and respect.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The recent spate of fabricated controversies surrounding game releases in 2023-2024, fueled by far-right misinformation campaigns, showcases the depths of bigotry enabled on Valve's platforms. Games like Starfield and Baldur's Gate 3 have faced unfair attacks from fascists spreading transphobia—due to pronoun and gender selection and racism—, while Alan Wake 2 has been targeted for including a black female character, resulting in vile backlash from those promoting hate and misinformation. As gamers, it's vital to confront and debunk these harmful narratives, standing in solidarity against discrimination and fostering a more welcoming gaming community. But Valve ENABLES this. On both its storefront and Steam discussion forums, it appears as if they're welcoming such rhetoric and dogma with open arms lovingly.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Moreover, Valve's platform fosters a male rage gamer environment that is not only hostile to women but also perpetuates misogynistic attitudes and behaviors. This creates an atmosphere where women, who make up 40% of gamers, and other marginalized groups feel unwelcome and unsafe, further exacerbating the lack of diversity and inclusion in gaming spaces.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Valve's restrictive policies regarding game ownership—especially concerning accounts obtained from parents, deceased friends, or old CD keys found online—highlight the need for a more user-friendly and equitable approach because as it stands you own nothing and it's disgusting, license transfers should be a thing, so should account transfers. It's no wonder piracy is so popular. Their profit-driven approach and disregard for ethical considerations underscore a concerning lack of accountability. Urgent action is needed to address these issues, but it will never be done.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Valve Transitioning towards becoming just another third-party game publisher and closing the Steam storefront indefinitely is probably the way to go, perhaps focusing more on virtual reality hardware, could align them with consumer interests and contribute positively to the gaming industry—though it's worth nothing that Mark Zuckerberg's company Meta show's alot more promise than valve—. This shift could finally pave the way for the long-awaited release of Half-Life 3, since they'd have a need to focus on it.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀There is hope however, Epic Games has a unique opportunity to lead the charge for change. By prioritizing consumer interests and fostering inclusivity, they can challenge Valve's dominance and set a new standard for the industry. It's crucial for Epic to seize this chance and drive forward with initiatives that promote a safer, more equitable gaming environment. Anything less would be a disservice to the gaming community and perpetuate the status quo of profit-driven, anti-consumer practices. The fact they have not done such a thing, is criminal.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Valve, effectively is trash. I am stuck here, because the alternative isn't there yet.

YES. THAT WAS A CHATGPT GENERATION. BUT HOW MUCH WAS SATIRE?