• CileTheSane@lemmy.ca
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    18 hours ago

    “Courts look at the firm’s market share, but typically do not find monopoly power if the firm (or a group of firms acting in concert) has less than 50 percent of the sales of a particular product or service within a certain geographic area. Some courts have required much higher percentages.

    That also doesn’t say anything over 50% is considered a monopoly. It just states it won’t even be considered one if it’s less than 50%.

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      10 hours ago

      Yeah, like that is a given. As I already stated, Steam is involved in price fixing. They have engaged in anti competitive behavior thus showing their monopoly power.

      It is already conclusive they are a monopoly. If you can provide proof they are not then I will entertain you.

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        17 hours ago

        It is already conclusive they are a monopoly. If you can provide proof they are not then I will entertain you.

        That is the opposite to how this works. I can’t just say “It is already conclusive that you are a prostitute. If you can provide proof that your are not I will entertain you.”

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          16 hours ago

          Yes, I can say that based upon the available evidence. I have studied enough about monopolies that I feel completely comfortable with saying Steam is a monopoly. I totally get you are in denial. That is okay.

          I find it strange you would bring prostitution into this as an example. But, if you knew I accepted money for sex like we know Steam has engaged in anti competitive practice while controlling the majority of the market then I guess it would be safe to call me one. Cheers!