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		xnx 3 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The AIpocalypse is here for web sites as search re... > because the word “better” is so judgemental and might hurt someone’s feelings. Being truly critical of any product would reduce their chances of getting merch, trips, and other gifts from brands.

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This becomes very apparent when a new game is given to big name streamers early to generate hype, and they’re visibly frustrated and hating the game while pretending it’s great and being careful not to say anything the publisher wouldn’t like.

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