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I...don't care. Economic transactions between peers can and probably should proceed on a no harm/no foul/no reason basis; simplicity is the lubricant of economic activity and where and how you choose to spend your money is a sufficient signal. But once you have such large asymmetries that the possibility of dependence arises (eg a rideshare driver or a small online marketplace vendor), the great economic power comes with great responsibility.

The approach you describe is like a major league baseball player crushing little league kids. Sure, the major league player is winning through superior ability, but it's also a shitty way to behave.



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