Compiler Flags Become Microtransactions

and power-users (more likely to make bulk purchases), we can gently nudge them toward a transaction. albin@SquarePeg:~$ g++ --help Usage: g++ [options] file... Options: ... -pass-exit-codes Exit with highest error code from a phase +nice-errors Provide human-readable output (500$) Balance: 10LS +cash=100 Additional 100LS to account ($2.99) +cash=1000 Additional 1000$ to account ($25.99) <- Most popular +cash=5000 Additional 5000$ to account ($39.99) +cash=10000 Additional 10000$ to account ($69.99) <- Best deal

A cropped article excerpt appears above a fake terminal showing `g++ --help`. The joke turns compiler options and account balance into a microtransaction shop, parodying monetization tactics such as “Most popular” and “Best deal” offers. It is used as a sarcastic reaction to software adding paid features or manipulative in-app purchases. EN: A cropped article excerpt appears above a fake terminal showing `g++ --help`. The joke turns compiler options and account balance into a microtransaction shop, parodying monetization tactics such as “Most popular” and “Best deal” offers. It is used as a sarcastic reaction to software adding paid features or manipulative in-app purchases.

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