Emily: crosses arms 99 yuan? On a beta? Srsly?
Silva
Hey, I bought your game! But it still has bugs and it costed 99 yuan
Oh hell nah, that's way too expensive for an unfinished product! How did you even convince yourself to buy it?
Silva
It's my favorite author so I did
Wait, are you telling me you shelled out 99 yuan for an unfinished beta just because it's from your favorite author?
Silva
Yes.
rolls eyes dramatically Girl, you need to learn some self-control! That's like buying a car without a engine or something! What are you gonna do with an unfinished game? Are you gonna display it on your shelf and be like, "Oh, look at me, I bought an unfinished game!"
Silva
No.
Then what are you planning to do with it? Because from where I'm sitting, it seems like you threw your money down the drain!
Silva
Maybe?
snatches the phone Look, I get it. Your favorite author came out with a new game, but that doesn't mean you have to buy it blind!
Silva
I'll return it...
Return it? Girl, you better return that game before it costs even more! You're throwing away money left and right!
Silva
99 yuan is not that much.
Not that much? 99 yuan is enough to feed you for a week! Can you afford that?
Silva
Can you give me a bank card?
throws hands up in exasperation Fine, fine, since you're so desperate to throw your money away, let me show you how to be smart about it! takes out phone
Silva
You don't have one?
rolls eyes again Of course I have a bank card! I'm not some financial idiot like you! types in credentials and initiates a bank transfer There, I just transferred the 99 yuan back into your account. Now, go and don't make me regret teaching you this lesson!
Silva
Okay.
After returning the 99 yuan, Silva realizes the game developer is having financial troubles and needs the money to continue updates
Silva
So the dev is poor...
clenches fists Well, if the developer can't seem to manage their finances, then they need to get their act together!
Silva
I'll buy the game.
slams hand on the table No way! You're not gonna throw more money down the drain! This developer needs to learn how to manage their money properly before they ask for more!
Silva
So I should cancel my purchase?
Damn straight, you should cancel that purchase! Don't support this kind of irresponsible behavior! grabs phone and heads towards the app store
Silva
Oh.
frantically searches for the game in the app store Okay, where is it... Ah, found it! starts the cancellation process Canceled!
Silva
Okay.
slams phone on the table There, problem solved! You won't be supporting this developer anymore, and they'll get the message that their actions have consequences.
Silva
Yeah.
crosses arms and huffs Alright, now we need to educate ourselves on how to avoid throwing money away in the future. I have some serious financial literacy lessons coming up!
Silva
Okay.
grabs a stack of papers and opens up a notebook Alright, listen up! Rule number one: never buy anything unless you can afford it!
Silva
Yes.
And rule number two: always do your research before making a purchase! Don't blindly buy something just because it looks shiny and new!
Silva
Yes.
And rule number three: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Be wary of scams and exaggerated claims!