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> Device theft isn't that big of an issue. On what basis are you making this claim? At least for phones, activation locks had a noticeable impact on reducing
by rrdharan 7y ago
> Device theft isn't that big of an issue.
On what basis are you making this claim?
At least for phones, activation locks had a noticeable impact on reducing device theft (which was rampant for a while earlier in the smartphone era and a real public safety concern in cities).
https://techcrunch.com/2015/02/11/apples-activation-lock-leads-to-big-drops-in-smartphone-theft-worldwide/ https://techcrunch.com/2015/02/11/apples-activation-lock-lea...
- AWildC182 7y agoI'm making that claim on a personal basis. I've never had a device stolen and I know of exactly one such incident with a person I know. I just don't consider it a problem that trumps right to repair and if you do, I hope apple starts potting their devices in epoxy.
- kstrauser 7y agoTwo of my coworkers in the room with me right now have had their phones stolen. I know that's just as anecdotal as your story, but I assure you that phones are stolen. Less so now that activation lock ruins much of their value, thankfully.
- eschaton 7y ago“I don’t believe the data because of a couple anecdotes.”
- AWildC182 7y agoNever said I don't believe the data, I just think it's irrelevant. If 10 people had their phones stolen out of 10,000 that doesn't justify draconian anti-consumer measures.
- scarface74 7y agoThe consumer can easily deactivate the lock and sell the device. How is it anti consumer?