You are correct. All the downsides of zaps only arise when they are implemented and used.
I don't understand why zaps are implemented and used. Why would I need a financial incentive to post my thoughts? And why would I want to read a person's thoughts if they are only posting them because they are being paid to?
Scoundrel
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2025-03-15 00:52:32
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