Tragedy of the Commons

A shared system can sustain moderate use by everyone. If you use extra capacity, you personally gain, but if many do it, the system degrades for all.

• 47% chose: Limit your use. (629 people)
• 53% chose: Take extra while it is still available. (702 people)

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