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YongYea; Execs Stupidly Claim Steam Has A Monopoly And Get Mocked... (youtu.be)
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[–] CanadianCorhen@lemmy.ca -2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Thanks, that was done intentionally, to highlight the absurdity of your argument. I assume we both agree that Amazon is an effective monopoly (though i have had people fight me on that too!)

You say its not your definition, but i linked three different definitions which didn't use that language. in fact, in all my searching, not a SINGLE definition includes a discussion on how they got there, but on the **CURRENT **state of the market.

Here's another source:

complete control of the supply of particular goods or services, or a company or group that has such control:

The exclusive possession or control of the trade in a commodity, product, or service;

This is why I say Steam has an effective monopoly.

So yes, it seems like you’re using your personal definition, but it contradicts the actual, widely accepted definitions.

If you want to call me out and say "you initially said it WAS a monopoly, but its only an EFFECTIVE monopoly", ill take that egg on my face, its earned and i should be more careful with my words.