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The Dark Side of Gaming Popularity
This chapter examines the discrepancies between reported user engagement on platforms like Roblox and the actual metrics, critiquing companies for inflating user statistics. It discusses the implications of user-generated content, especially concerning the young audience, and raises questions about accountability in game creation. The conversation further explores monetization strategies in gaming, particularly the ethical dilemmas of targeting children with gambling-like mechanics.