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[–] Guildo@feddit.de 59 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I never understood why people spend money on reddit. It's fucking stupid.

[–] bappity@lemmy.world 39 points 1 year ago (2 children)

on top of that, Reddit rewards are disappearing soon so they are literally throwing money into a fire

[–] Guildo@feddit.de 24 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It was always that kind - I also don't get why people are spending money on e.g. bits at twitch. It's the same kind of stupid. Just give the people you like money with paypal. It's easier and they get nearly 100% of it.

[–] SSUPII@sopuli.xyz 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

With "Friends and Family" they get 100% unless converted

[–] Guildo@feddit.de 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

it's a bit complicated, if you have to spend tax on it - but, yes

[–] SSUPII@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

In my country Paypay doesn't tax when doing Friends and Family transactions, but do when you are sending to an account from another country

[–] Guildo@feddit.de 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In germany it demands on the conditions. If you get too much, they will ask why and where you got it. So, if you get small amounts it’s totally ok, if it gets more you will get problems.

[–] SSUPII@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Isn't like that anywhere really? Paypal applies a hard limit on the max amount to send via Friends and Family, needing you to use the taxed other method where it becomes pretty much a bank transaction. For exchanging big sums in general the only real choice is a bank transfer with your real cards.

[–] nodiet@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think you are confusing taxes with fees? I don't think PayPal will pay any taxes for you even if you don't use the "friends and family" feature.

[–] SSUPII@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, I meant fees there.

[–] Shialac@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

PayPal doesn't do the tax, but for the content creator its taxable income

[–] SSUPII@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

That should be specified some law in each of our countries that specify the amount you can do as independent before its going to be taxed.

[–] Sentinian@lemmy.one 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Used to ask this question alot. But then I realized, its to be part of a community of sorts, either in a random twitch streamer's chat or on reddit. I kinda get it now, and I while I wish people would put this money towards either smaller creators or more charitable causes I do also respect peoples right to spend however they want.

[–] Guildo@feddit.de 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You have the right to do stupid things, nobody is denying it.

[–] Sentinian@lemmy.one 3 points 1 year ago

While I personally think its silly, if the people get that sense of community from doing I wouldn't outright call it stupid.

[–] Guildo@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago

In germany it demands on the conditions. If you get too much, they will ask why and where you got it. So, if you get small amounts it's totally ok, if it gets more you will get problems.

[–] Shnebs@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago

I’m pretty sure you can’t buy coins anymore

[–] SeaJ@lemm.ee 24 points 1 year ago

They used to give out awards to gift daily to encourage people to use the official app. You could also give out gold if you got several gold. I never spent any money but did give out awards.

[–] LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I spent money on Apollo Ultra, but not on Reddit.

[–] Guildo@feddit.de 7 points 1 year ago

totally reasonable

[–] Cube6392@beehaw.org 8 points 1 year ago

Reddit premium did make the website more enjoyable. I'd never buy it for myself, but I gave it to a couple of friends over the years and the thought additionally was similar to me paying donations to Beehaw: wanting the website hosting the communities I participate in to keep existing