Money sinks exist in every MMO with an unlimited supply of cash to control the economy. What are they really though? How are they used in MMO's? Do they exist in EQ2? Most importantly why haven't you realized Savanja is one and you should mail her money right now? Savanja delves into money sinks and how they effect us all.

Let's take a look at the real world for a moment. We have money sinks here too. They can be as large as a big fancy house that goes beyond basic needs, or can be as small as that café latte that you pick up every morning on your way to work. The basic principal is, you have money that you can spend, and others can benefit from that surplus, by giving people jobs, and businesses a market. It's good for the economy! We want the excess money to cycle back into the financial system for the greater good of all.

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