this post was submitted on 05 Mar 2024
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Right to Repair

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Whether it be electronics, automobiles or medical equipment, the manufacturers should not be able to horde “oem” parts, render your stuff useless if you repair it with aftermarket parts, or hide schematics of their products.

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So long, parts pairing?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

I sort of get med device exemptions, but the rest of them is total bullshit. Like....why can't I soup up my toothbrush?