For mankind it is even more difficulty than for ourselve. Otherwise how would you explain that again and again mankind fails to avoid repeat it's own mistake?
I had a long response, but since I don't want to go into politics, I'll sum it up. Neither you nor the article are wholly right, nor are you or the article wholly wrong. It loses quite a bit of nuance and ignores the issues black people had after emancipation. That pokes holes in the theory, but it's also right in the sense slavery is at least partially responsible for keeping the South down. That said, until Trump, Washington (adjusted for inflation) was the richest President we ever had, with an adjusted net worth of nearly $600 million. Jefferson and many other slaveholding Presidents also had impressive net worths. That might not be super-rich, but that's nothing to scoff at.
In my experience, it's usually someone trying to justify doing the exact same thing they condemn others of doing. It's kind of like the time I was listening to some friends of mine (who happened to be black) complaining about racism only to turn around and complain about "those damned Mexicans" that moved into the neighborhood.For mankind it is even more difficulty than for ourselve. Otherwise how would you explain that again and again mankind fails to avoid repeat it's own mistake?
Other than forgetting the only explanation would be madness, as one defintion of it would be doing the same thing consistently yet expect different results.
Supposedly that's by design. I certainly have noticed a distinct trend of "obedience training" in American educational system at the expense of cultivation of critical thinking skills.We barely learn of our own full history, how do you expect us to know others?
This comment right here,
I really liked the exchange between the MC (for a change) and Kali when speaking of her plan for using androids to replace elf slaves. Kali might be highly intelligent, but she sure didn't put too many points in her Wisdom stat.
Uh... maybe I missed this, but where? Lin makes it kind of clear the amount she makes streaming with Maria is beyond her wildest expectations, and I don't see her spending money on herself without asking MC to cover the cost.
I'm assuming Lin is getting some sort of salary. How else do you explain the MC getting just $5 rent from the tenants?
TBF, my recollection comes from Discord which I may have misremembered or misinterpreted. That said, even if I'm wrong on that aspect, it doesn't change the overall argument since the other facets presume a slave salary of 0.
Upkeep costs and cutthroat-pricing to have ANY customers to stay afloat?
Eh... if even the most "progressive" MC doesn't really let Lin participate in the economy that much, I doubt slaves getting any kind of wage is something common-place.
It does make me wonder how much of a "cut" Ellen gets.Upkeep costs and cutthroat-pricing to have ANY customers to stay afloat?
Don't forget at the very start he needs to support not just himself (and improvements to the hotel, aside from its daily maintenane) but both Lin and Ellen, Lin cooks for everyone... Later on you get "sure you can live here for free" bunch of free-loaders, too
Bed and board, and 12 hours of standing at the reception desk?It does make me wonder how much of a "cut" Ellen gets.
You forgot having to witness some of our shenanigans in the lobby.
I'm truly shocked Maria hasn't yet taken advantage of the entire situation. She certainly was highly attracted to Ellen, and it's Maria.You forgot having to witness some of our shenanigans in the lobby.
Meanwhile Kali and Ashley not just go fully nude, but Kali also get boned right there and then, and nobody tosses a dime their way.
I wouldn't be surprised to find out that Maria and Ellen are plotting some sort of revenge upon us at a later date.
Knowing Maria, she's plotting against us AND Ellen.
Yeah, you don't have to pay your slave anything, but a lot of people do because it's great incentive to keep them working. With a paycheck, they can have future goals. Their paychecks, if any, are usually cents on the hour. Just enough for them to think "Maybe in a couple of years, if I do good enough work, I'll be able to afford something nice."Upkeep costs and cutthroat-pricing to have ANY customers to stay afloat?
Don't forget at the very start he needs to support not just himself (and improvements to the hotel, aside from its daily maintenane) but both Lin and Ellen, Lin cooks for everyone... Later on you get "sure you can live here for free" bunch of free-loaders, too
Eh... if even the most "progressive" MC doesn't really let Lin participate in the economy that much, I doubt slaves getting any kind of wage is something common-place.
Sure, it's a non-zero participation (food and clothing alone), but wouldn't exactly count it as significant. Kind of like people working nowadays in the US are increasingly squeezed into "bare essential only" lives, and the impact this kind of wealth inequality has on our real-life economy.
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Pleasurable too... wait, what?
And a couple of years, is like a couple of months to us, so that is not toooo bad.. XD
Couldn't agree moreI'd like to think that I came for the porn but stayed for the plot. Of course, I came after for the Lin (many times and inside, of course).
I have alot of catching up to do it seems...i obviously was absent for something.
That could be a good idea if we want to reward lin with something other then sex...Cornball did stop us from buying that cute outfit.
