Reddit Unearths the Internet's Most Entitled Post – And It's A Comedic Goldmine

The internet's crowned champion of entitlement.

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• October 4, 2023

In an era where everyone expects more for less, it's not uncommon to stumble upon individuals who desire premium services without the inclination to shell out a dime.

This sentiment mirrors the expectations many have when accessing platforms like Roblox. The game creation system, despite its revolutionary approach in allowing users to craft and play unique games, has faced criticism for potentially exploiting young developers.

These kids pour hours into constructing intricate maps and game modes while Roblox reaps hefty profits by merely hosting these games and vending virtual currency.

A humorous anecdote that highlights this sentiment surfaced on the ChoosingBeggars subreddit. A Redditor shared a screenshot from a Roblox user wanting to recruit a slew of talented developers – from scripters to graphic designers – for essentially nothing.

Their proposition? A simple rank in a virtual group and the chance to receive a handful of Robux, Roblox's digital currency. As an amusing afterthought, the reason that the Roblox user gave for not offering any actual monetary compensation was that they were "saving for vacation."

Fellow Redditors couldn't help but make a jest at the audacity of the post. They pointed out that, like the user, they too might prefer to save for vacations instead of toiling away for free.

In fact, some Redditors even suggested that the post might have been made by a 10-year-old due to how unbelievably ridiculous it was.

Scroll down to get a glimpse.

Let’s dig into the details

A screenshot of the post

We’re all trying to save for vacation

The post was likely made by a kid

This is insightful. Who could have guessed?

Only kids are interested in getting a Roblox rank

Some kid might just be trying to get free work

Whoever the poster is should consider this trick

Everyone needs to start saving up for their vacation

The poster might need to lower their expectations

“They like money, but seem to think that they’re the only one.“

“It's roblox! This is a life lesson. Don't ask people to work for free.“

Who knows any travel agent that accepts Robolux

The poster is pretty clear that they’re not paying a dime

The poster might be looking to gather a team that creates mods in other games

“Thats the talent hub on roblox for you.”

Does this project need that much experience??

The post was definitely amusing for everyone to read. Jest aside, this story emphasizes a pervasive problem in the digital realm: undervaluing skilled work.

It's important to drive home the point that whether in the virtual landscapes of Roblox or the real-world marketplace, every skill, effort, and hour invested holds intrinsic value. Simply put, expecting to receive quality services without fair compensation reflects a concerning devaluation of creativity and labor.

Those seeking top-tier services should be cognizant of the true worth of the labor involved and be willing to pay accordingly. After all, we all have our own "vacations" we're saving for, and it's only fair that talent doesn't go unrewarded.

Jesse