They see it as a win because you've still been using their site for a decade now, and every time they advertise their app there's still a non-zero chance you'll relent, but if they stop pushing their app, that chance drops to zero.
replyThe only winning move is not to play.
And then uninstall the app...
replyAh yes, I shall use that other auction site. Which was it again?
replywhitehouse.gov
replyReminds me of Austin Powers:
reply21! Blackjack,
"Hit me!"
"...but Austin!"
"I also like to live, dangerously."