[JockoManning]

They think of it as the only 'sporting thing to do.'

Of course, this after oceans full of propaganda rendering their warning totally ineffective.

[Axenolith]

Yes, but over the years there are a bunch of individuals and groups, small in number, that noodle it out and operate outside. The Amish come to mind as one of the best cohesive examples, but even they over time lose followers to the promised “benefits”.

Kinda like when Cypher sells out Morpheus’ group in exchange for being put back in the Matrix..