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GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

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Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

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Post by uxcolumbo »

sschueller wrote: post #25

These executives are showing their true selves in this crisis and it is absolutely disgusting. From Elon Musk to Jeff Bezos, these are not idols, they are parasites on our society.

I probably missed a few news cycles, but what Musk and Bezos do you would class as disgusting during this crisis?

I heard Tesla is going to produce ventilators?

Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

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Post by jrimbault »

uxcolumbo wrote: post #31
sschueller wrote: post #25

These executives are showing their true selves in this crisis and it is absolutely disgusting. From Elon Musk to Jeff Bezos, these are not idols, they are parasites on our society.

I probably missed a few news cycles, but what Musk and Bezos do you would class as disgusting during this crisis? I heard Tesla is going to produce ventilators?

> I heard Tesla is going to produce ventilators?

I think the quote was something more like (from memory so meh) : "Going to produce ventilators if there are shortages."

Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

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Post by LeftCorner »

RegnisGnaw wrote: post #20

Tin-Foil-Theory: They are trying to keep open to today for the release of DOOM Eternal and Animal Crossing.

Absolutely. There is not a Switch in 200 miles of my house and most retailers I spoke with agree it is because of Animal Crossing. I suspect this weekend will be huge for GameSpot sales on these titles alone.

Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

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Post by sb8244 »

uxcolumbo wrote: post #31
sschueller wrote: post #25

These executives are showing their true selves in this crisis and it is absolutely disgusting. From Elon Musk to Jeff Bezos, these are not idols, they are parasites on our society.

I probably missed a few news cycles, but what Musk and Bezos do you would class as disgusting during this crisis? I heard Tesla is going to produce ventilators?

Actions like https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/17/tesla-keeps-fremont-factory-... are not a good view. It is worth noting that this plant will close on March 23 after the backlash, but probably only because of the backlash.

Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

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Post by itake »

sschueller wrote: post #25

These executives are showing their true selves in this crisis and it is absolutely disgusting. From Elon Musk to Jeff Bezos, these are not idols, they are parasites on our society.

GameStop is running on fumes. If they close down their stores, they will completely lose their business. By staying open, they are at least collecting some revenue.

Also, these employees should be thankful they even have a job right now. Many retail / service industry jobs have laid off their staff.

Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

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Post by commandlinefan »

ozfive wrote: post #24
dantillberg wrote: post #11

In a sense, this rings true in this pandemic, right? Many people are relying on video games for entertainment while confined to their homes. ------- Edit to reply to the comments below: A lot of good replies, thank you. I've largely been on the "doom and gloom" side of this COVID-19 debate, so I'm surprised by the other angrier replies, but here's my thinking: - People that download games aren't going to GameStop any…

This is wreckless toward human life. You can buy games online through different means including the system stores and platforms like steam. If you need to by a system you can still order one online. It's not a critical function of society since there are other forms of entertainment as well including books, movies, writing and various other hobbies. This is reprehensible behavior and will backfire on GameStop in the…

> This is wreckless

You mean reckless.

Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

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Post by XaspR8d »

RegnisGnaw wrote: post #20

Tin-Foil-Theory: They are trying to keep open to today for the release of DOOM Eternal and Animal Crossing.

That's my foil-free theory; those are two very large releases! Regardless of sales, not being able to fulfill all the customer preorders would probably tank their remaining brand confidence irrevocably.

Re: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail'

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Post by redblacktree »

itake wrote: post #37
sschueller wrote: post #25

These executives are showing their true selves in this crisis and it is absolutely disgusting. From Elon Musk to Jeff Bezos, these are not idols, they are parasites on our society.

GameStop is running on fumes. If they close down their stores, they will completely lose their business. By staying open, they are at least collecting some revenue. Also, these employees should be thankful they even have a job right now. Many retail / service industry jobs have laid off their staff.

Should they? They're out there being unnecessarily exposed to potential infection. If they were laid off, they'd be eligible for unemployment benefits.
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