The reality is aspirational marketing works when you are building a personal brand.
I wouldn't really say Patio11 embellishes or lies, I'd say he employs standard marketing techniques.
I realize you may thing this as a "rationale" for why its okay but I don't think it is. Marketing and selective disclosure is a fact of life. If you don't read between the lines, it really is on you for most things in life regardless of the reality of the situation.
Its a large part of why I'm in favor of regulation. Many, many people get screwed precisely because they can't read between the lines.
I wouldn't really say Patio11 embellishes or lies, I'd say he employs standard marketing techniques.
I realize you may thing this as a "rationale" for why its okay but I don't think it is. Marketing and selective disclosure is a fact of life. If you don't read between the lines, it really is on you for most things in life regardless of the reality of the situation.
Its a large part of why I'm in favor of regulation. Many, many people get screwed precisely because they can't read between the lines.