SO. MUCH. THIS.

  • Queen HawlSera@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Legalize Right To Repair Ban Planned Obsolescence

    Boom, solved the problem. But once again it’s easier to shame Joe Q. Public than hold the real criminals accountable.

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      Won’t solve the problem of people spending 1000+ dollars a year on the latest and newest because they need it as a status symbol to fill the vacuous hole where a personality would be.

      and I’d wager more people are buying new phones every year for that reason, than due to forced obsolescence.

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        Some people will do that regardless, but I would keep all of my phones for longer if the batteries were easily changeable and they didn’t eventually grind to a halt. I loved my Pixel 3a and would still be using it today if I could.

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        living from the ego is a choice. everyone is free to examine their values and beliefs, and choose a life that supports their well being. not doing this is pricy.

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        I mean if they can afford that, good on them I guess? But it really would help for the rest of us who ya know, don’t base their personality on whatever they’re lugging around in their pockets.