Predatory tactics in gaming are worse than you think (Collect data as you play, feeding into complex algorithms/models that then alter the rules of your game under the hood to optimize spending.)

There aren't anywhere near enough of us here for there not not be an "overarching culture and ethos". There are few places on the Internet more ideologically consistent than this, frankly. Self-selection is a powerful force.

Yeaaah I don't exactly buy that. The foss and linux community in general has a massive share here, independent of instance. Also socialism or anti-corporation / anti-capitalism is extremely prevalent.