After decades of climate deception, Shell uses Fortnite to court demographic most concerned about climate change::undefined

  • Mr_Dr_Oink@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    But you pay for the subscription, which includes the battle pass , a skin and some coins.

    Like i pay for my shopping, which includes a block of cheese, some bread and butter. But it’s totally free to eat…

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      2 years ago

      This person literally just means “for no additional charge” but typed free. They understand, they just don’t care. This is just unnecessary and pedantic.

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        2 years ago

        Ok. It’s not what they said, but if you are sure they meant what you are saying, then fine. I understand.

        I just prefer when people say what they mean and own a mistake when they are called out on it.

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          It’s a common shortcut in at least some parts of the US to say “I paid for X and got Y for free” … everybody knows it really wasn’t “for free”. It’s just easier than “and got Y for no additional charge”, “and they didn’t charge me anything extra for Y”, etc.

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        2 years ago

        A similar tactic has Amazon in legal crosshairs. Free shipping for prime members is now being seen in a different light.