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Post by Devoid on Apr 13, 2021 14:10:39 GMT
What are the drawbacks to right-to-repair? Other than for protectionism, I am unable to find a decent reason why right-to-repair shouldn't be allowed. Thoughts?
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Post by Maxperson on Apr 13, 2021 15:12:59 GMT
For homes?
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Post by evileeyore on Apr 13, 2021 16:05:29 GMT
What are the drawbacks to right-to-repair? Other than for protectionism... nope, you ruled out the only valid reason for blocking Right To Repair. Now, that said, I'm fine with a Company voiding your warranty if you take your device to non-Licensed repair shop or perform the repairs yourself. I am not okay with a Company suing to stop non-Licensed repair shops from existing, and I am even more against Companies suing to stop you from repairing something yourself. And "but you agreed to our No Rights policy in the EULA" is not valid and needs to be fought at every turn. I suspect the question was raised as the EU is pushing for Right To Repair as an international standard.
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Post by kirinke on Apr 13, 2021 23:24:37 GMT
I've no problem with it. Some big company's customer service sucks. Also, no company should have a monopoly on who gets to fix stuff. Once we buy it, it's ours to do with as we please. That's my thought.
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Post by Eldorian on Apr 18, 2021 16:37:36 GMT
Less inflation of GDP due to broken devices being thrown away instead of repaired.
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Post by kirinke on Apr 18, 2021 18:00:44 GMT
There's also the fact that the parent companies usually charge more to repair a device than small time repair shops and it also usually takes longer to get the device back. If you ever do.
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Post by Lanefan on May 15, 2021 5:30:48 GMT
Big companies don't want right-to-repair because when something breaks they want to just sell you a whole new one. Evil in so many ways.....
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Post by 3catcircus on May 15, 2021 13:02:22 GMT
Big companies don't want right-to-repair because when something breaks they want to just sell you a whole new one. Evil in so many ways..... It's not just big companies and it's not just right to repair. Lots of half-ass startups have some ridiculous "internet of things" products that they go out of their way to lock in users into using their proprietary crap, or they are nothing more than grifters selling solutions to non-problems. Juicero, Teforia, WeWork, Bob come to mind as typical fails. Even stupid Apple's airtags are worthless - and already hacked.
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Post by kirinke on May 15, 2021 21:03:51 GMT
Hey, we actually agree on something. Hell must be freezing over.
Fuck em. When I buy something, I buy it, I don't lease it.
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