[learnstats2]

I think it's a stretch to call this barter, and I don't think this is even what (most) people do in the absence of currency.

People do things for people they are unlikely to see ever again, just because it's a nice thing to do.

You can't squeeze that into the definition of barter, at all.

[codingmess]

Just because people barter or keep scores, it doesn't mean they can't do other things, like be nice or give gifts occasionally.

Honestly, to cut the discussion short: do you have kids? I have two kids. Maybe I am doing something wrong, but they are really not all that naturally generous and giving to each other. Must be the toxic capitalist environment they grew up in? How can I activate their socialist genes and make them want to share all their toys with each other?