> artificial boost is given to stuff nobody wants, but at a lower price can be convinced to buy.

> artificial boost is given to stuff nobody wants, but at a lower price can be convinced to buy. People do want it, clearly, but it's too expensive for them. Sales don't make people want things they otherwise don't.

Posted by parineum on Mar 14, 2026, 1:50 AM

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