• phx@lemmy.ca
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    2 days ago

    The obvious exception to this is cases of addiction or poor life decisions.

    Like if you collect/play Pokemon or whatever as a hobby and are excited to get a rare card, that’s great and I’m happy for you.

    If you’re underwater on your mortgage and your basement is full of beanie-babies - that you’re sure will make you rich in the future - but you just won a bid of $1000 for one rare beanie on eBay… yeah I’m not gonna be happy for you I’m gonna recommend talking to a professional