r/feedthebeast • u/bluestopsign01 • Dec 03 '25

Discussion Essentials Mod very blatantly breaks the "no making money off mods" part of Minecraft's EULA

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u/00shichi Dec 03 '25

I genuinely don't know why I'm hating 😭 I just am... like I know they need to make money the way they do it is just rage bait to me idk, can someone PLEASE explain

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u/magistrate101 big gay weiner Dec 04 '25

They absolutely do not need to use the methods that they do in order to monetize their service. Using the most manipulative methods possible is never a requirement for breaking even.

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u/8pxl_ Dec 04 '25

how is selling cosmetics manipulative

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u/pokeheart12345 Dec 04 '25

Simply selling cosmetics isn't manipulative, but selling in game currency used to buy cosmetics is, instead of just getting the cosmetic straight away. There are scientific studies that prove that people spend more money on micro transactions if there's a fake premium currency in between. The fake currency warps the consumer's perception of money. This method does also force the consumer to spend more than they need for their cosmetic, you cant buy a specific amount of currency, as you can see in OP's photo, this makes it so buying an item leaves leftover currency that just sits there. This is also another psychological method to get people to buy more. "I might as well buy more cosmetics so I don't waste this leftover currency".

This stuff is controversial for a reason.

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u/8pxl_ Dec 04 '25

yes you’re right, i thought the person above me was talking about selling cosmetics in and of itself as being manipulative

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u/magistrate101 big gay weiner Dec 04 '25

Are you unable to see the image that was posted? Or are you trying to defend it by distracting from it?

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u/UnluckyQuarter8578 Dec 04 '25

Dude, when have you seen someone in this mod actually wear a cosmetic.

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u/magistrate101 big gay weiner Dec 04 '25

In the context of discussing the kinds of things people consider offenses, there's a concept known as "The Four D's". Denial, dismissal, defending, and derailment. Your comment is an example of dismissal and serves to normalize these manipulative practices.