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[–] meyotch@slrpnk.net 16 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yep, anyone who wants to change the rules stands to benefit from that change. It wouldn’t make sense otherwise.

[–] argon 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

There's also the possibility they're just a good person.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

They would presumably still gain by changing the rules for the better.

[–] meyotch@slrpnk.net 9 points 1 month ago

Right? They at least get a warm fuzzy.

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 6 points 1 month ago

In a much more intangible way than, say personally enriching one's elf, but yes. You are technically correct.