[jakeec]

I hope everyone who is so outspoken about loot crates are also fighting for TCG packs to be banned/regulated because they are literally the same level of "gambling".

[gpderetta]

People do compare TCGs to loot crates, in fact calling them the "original" loot crates. Also why "buy singles" has been the mantra for a long time.

Aside of gambling, packs have at least a plausible use for limited format.

[iinnPP]

Let's not forget mystery boxes for real toys and things like mini brands.

Though I am not outspoken about it, I think individuals need to come to terms with telling themselves no.

Otherwise we need to outlaw everything bad and open to abuse to specific individuals. Things such as cake, donuts, coffee, etc.

[mikkupikku]

I think we can ban companies selling packages without disclosing exactly what is in those packages. I think we can regulate companies in that way without finding ourselves hopelessly slipping down some silly slope.

[rpdillon]

> Though I am not outspoken about it, I think individuals need to come to terms with telling themselves no.

This really resonates with me. I feel like self-control has gone out of fashion, but it has a lot of merit.

[TulliusCicero]

There's definitely a double standard in the gaming community where people don't treat TCG packs as ethically fraught in the same way, despite being the same thing.