• El Barto@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      2 years ago

      But rent seeking sounds too… clean. It’s almost an euphemism. Because in the end, the result is that for a whole lot of people, the experience of using the services goes to shit.

      Edit: I just googled it and yeah, you’re exactly right. Interesting!

      • prole@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        1·
        2 years ago

        I just like pointing out that it’s nothing new.

        It may not be a flashy term, but it has a lot of historical context and it’s basically a defining feature of modern capitalism at this point.

        • El Barto@lemmy.worldEnglish
          21·
          2 years ago

          Absolutely. I read a whole lot about it after I posted my previous comment. Rent seeking is definitely the right term.

          • prole@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
            2·
            2 years ago

            Glad to hear it. Spread the word, it’s a great term imo, and something more people need to be aware of.