Yup Gaben called it, just look at Steam.
The bad parts are already here and they're going to get worse.
It's like these fuckers are intentionally destroying us from the inside out for a quick buck.
Are you one of those Latinos I keep hearing about?
Mind sharing the specs?
Damn, what are they and what do you use them for?
Servers, plural, sure.
Or, you'll leave as soon as you get a higher paying job so they don't want to hire you.
What PC costs more than a house?
Yes, it is a thing. Not always a bad thing necessarily, but it depends on the person and circumstances.
Get a used bike or ugly up your own bike and buy a Skunklock Chemical: If they try to cut your ulock they will be punished.
Also consider an alarm, tracker, and secondary cut resistant lock. Alternately, go with a transportable folding bike like a Tern, Brompton, Dahon, etc. if folding it up and taking it with you is an option.