the right to repair: the fight against monopolization of the repair industry

[King TonGoll]

Spoiler: the right to repair: the fight against monopolization of the repair industry

figured id post a thread, see what you all think about it.

 

[Slapshot136]

I'm all for repairing stuff (or atleast making a more informed decision as far as if it's worth repairing) rather than default to replace everything instead - it's just not good from a waste point of view if nothing else - that said I wouldn't expect the OEM to continue any warranty it has (on the hardware) after an "unauthorized" repair

 

[The Helper]

This is still an issue and the guy in the Youtube video is still fighting it.

 

[The Helper]

Spoiler: harmful effects of Right to Repair to environment, consumer, and electronics prices

 

[The Helper]

Right to Repair! This is a must!

 

[The Helper]

Lance Rossman of YouTube fame has finally won his crusade in getting Right to Repair past the New York legislature. Now it just awaits the governor signing it. Congratulations Lance as your perseverance has paid off!

Spoiler: Louis Rossmann livestream, Right to Repair bill passes after 7 years

 

[The Helper]

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