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This is a perfectly rational response in a capitalistic society. Sponsors obtain value from sponsorship through perks, social signaling, continued existence of Borderlands, personal gratification, and so on. On the other side of the transaction, Borderlands monetizes it's social and goodwill capital.

This exchange of value for money is done in a way that may be somewhat unique for a retail establishment, but isn't anywhere close to anti-capitalistic.



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