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points by geekgod382 18 hours ago | 0 comments

Why do people pay $15 just to buy domains for these meme websites?

We pay $15 for frivolous things all the time

$15 is cheaper than a movie ticket and the creator probably got more enjoyment out of it. Also, sometimes getting a few giggles out of people is return enough out of an investment.

[–] crest 17 hours ago

Because it’s cheap and fun?

[–] geekgod382 17 hours ago

$15 can be spent on other stuff too, something useful

[–] mschuetz 16 hours ago

The thing about fun and hobbies is that they are rarely useful. People spend money to have fun.

[–] pwython 17 hours ago

Just imagine the author had loads of fun making it.

$15 of serotonin is better than this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/stuff-under-15-dollars/s?k=stuff+unde...

[–] Justin_K 14 hours ago

You're sucking the spirit out of this board

[–] tkdb 18 hours ago

Social commentary.

[–] Rexxar 18 hours ago

It's the proof that people have too much money and should instead give it to Sam Altman that will make a more efficient use of it for our collective wellbeing®.

[–] shlewis 17 hours ago

You dont sound like a geek god.

[–] geekgod382 17 hours ago

a growing geek god

[–] alexpotato 18 hours ago

I believe the kids say "it's for the lulz"

[–] ErneX 12 hours ago

“I don’t like thing!”

Ok.

[–] nxobject 17 hours ago

Hey, it’s approximately 13 upvotes a dollar. /s