The whale mount is up on Mogstation

[Skivvy]

To top that off, people are jumping on these new items as soon as they come out, because they're new. On the contrary to what you said, despite it somehow missing the point, that does scream "lack of restraint" on your part.

So, really, I'm not attacking you for your decision to purchase a thing, just like I don't attack people who go out and buy so many packs of cigarettes or insane amounts of beer that doesn't even taste decent. I don't think it's a healthy practice, and I don't like businesses that take advantage of it because they know they can both get away with it and make more money in the process. You, however; you're fine. Don't take my disapproval of the cash shop as an attack on you.

Just having the money doesn't mean you have to buy a thing, and not buying a thing doesn't mean you don't have the money.

Ok, I'm curious - Why should people 'show restraint' when it comes to buying a new mount in a game? It's a bloody fluff item, and the cost is inconsequential for most people.

Also...comparing buying an in-game item to feeding one's addiction to cigarettes or alcohol? That's a bit of a stretch. Cigarettes and alcohol have proven negative health effects and can be highly addictive. Buying mounts and costumes generally doesn't threaten one's health. :P

I get it. I'm not a fan of the cash shop in a sub game either. I absolutely agree with you that SE is being greedy. They have gone full steam ahead with the amount of items they put in there as well as how much they charge. So by all means, bring complaints about the actual cash shop itself. However, SE has found a business practice that they're happy with, and I can't imagine it's going to change any time soon. With that said, there is no reason to start busting out the insults to those that actually buy items. This is a bloody game. It's meant to be enjoyed, and that translates into different ways for every single person that plays.