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[โ€“] tsuica@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

People want the newest shiniest thing. Cars are no longer tools, but status symbols. And people absolutely will not give up status.

[โ€“] M0oP0o@mander.xyz 3 points 11 months ago

Yeah, that is why shame works so well here. Status does not work to sell if is the status is negative.