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Millions of players, millions of opportunities to destroy the moral fiber of America.
Seriously, Zynga?
When it was just teenagers and fat people playing games, America complained nonstop about gore, hookers, and questionable ethics promoted by the industry for the sake of what some would call “fun”. But now, with casual games reaching every asshole with an internet connection, where are these supposed moral voices? The moms? The feminists? The feminist moms? (Was there anyone else who was complaining? Nothing else is ringing a bell.) Oh that’s right, they’re too busy playing casual games that promote questionable farming practices and organized crime.
And ironically enough, crime really does pay.