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I find it worrying that there is a known term 'defeat device' for these things. Until yesterday, I didn't know that any vehicle manufacturer had done this. Now,

I find it worrying that there is a known term 'defeat device' for these things. Until yesterday, I didn't know that any vehicle manufacturer had done this. Now, it's apparently common enough that the form of cheating has a recognised name...

simoncion 11y ago
> I find it worrying that there is a known term 'defeat device' for these things. Corporations will often attempt to either circumvent or break the spirit of laws and regulations that reduce their profit margins. They've been doing this for aeons. Keep this in mind the next time a BigCo (or LittleCo with disguised ties to a BigCo) is trying to rally sentiment with the "Too Much Regulation is Killing My Business!" banner. [0] If the average corporation was a person, it would likely be the worst person I have ever had the displeasure of meeting. [0] General notice: Please read that sentence very closely before you think about rebutting it. If it caused you to take umbrage, you may be pattern matching on the white noise between the lines.
- cbd1984 11y ago
  > Keep this in mind the next time a BigCo (or LittleCo with disguised ties to a BigCo) is trying to rally sentiment with the "Too Much Regulation is Killing My Business!" banner. Or just a LittleCo, with no special ties to anyone.
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