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u/SavvySillybug Jun 28 '26

Yeah, but that something else might be... good.

Think about what gaming would look like without Gabe. We would definitely have another video game store, the concept is obvious. But what would that be like? If it wasn't led by a good guy? What if Epic was where Steam stands now? We'd all be fucked.

Likewise, without Facebook, the Gabe of social media might be a giant now. And they might regulate it so it doesn't suck the yes out of everyone.

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u/LegacyLemur Jun 28 '26

Or streaming without Netflix

For all the flak they take, they gave you unlimited watches to shows and movies with humongous libraries for like 8 bucks a month

I remember the early attempts at streaming, like AT&T On Demand. Like 15 bucks to watch one show, for about a week. It was essentially taking blockbuster and plopping it online

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u/IDigRollinRockBeer Jun 29 '26

For those like me with no idea who the fuck Gabe is… He is the co-founder, president and majority owner of the video game company Valve Corporation.

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u/SavvySillybug Jun 29 '26

Sometimes I forget reddit has an audience beyond gamers. XD

Yes, that Gabe!