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Katie McCarthy's avatar

This can also look like using economic privilege to prop up the community. For example, buying Diablo III for a friend who can't afford it so you can play together. While money's place should remain outside of the magic circle, it can certainly help build and expand it.

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Daniel Kronovet's avatar

That's an interesting idea. A lot of cultures throughout history have incorporated wealth into their traditions -- I'm thinking about the Native American practice of the "potlatch," where wealthy community members would throw lavish parties, as a type of wealth redistribution: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potlatch

I think the key in your example is that the money was working within the container of the friendship, not mediating it.

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Katie McCarthy's avatar

Oh that's interesting, I haven't looked into historical precedent on that yet. I look forward to seeing more of your writing on the topic!

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