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1. Shekel+(OP)[view] [source] 2024-08-23 15:46:34
You can go back in history and apply that logic to any company and claim they weren't monopolies as a result. Standard oil and AT&T had plenty of competitors, none were able to grow beyond extremely small scale.
replies(2): >>AlexCo+X2 >>Cyph0n+qn
2. AlexCo+X2[view] [source] 2024-08-23 16:03:53
>>Shekel+(OP)
The key question is whether an antitrust target is engaging in uncompetitive practices. I haven't noticed any claims of Steam/Valve using uncompetitive practices (but I could have simply missed them.)
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3. j_maff+G5[view] [source] [discussion] 2024-08-23 16:21:16
>>AlexCo+X2
Whether something is a monopoly and whether they've abused it in such a way that they should be struck with an antitrust suit are two different things. I don't think many would argue that Steam abused its monopoly.
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4. Nuzzer+07[view] [source] [discussion] 2024-08-23 16:30:43
>>j_maff+G5
Except Steam is neither.
5. Cyph0n+qn[view] [source] 2024-08-23 18:04:32
>>Shekel+(OP)
Making comparisons across industries & time periods is not going to work well, especially at a superficial level.
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