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> Let’s be honest: majority of users will cause more harm than do good when repairing something. What kind of argument is that? Right to repair isn't about you
by qayxc 7y ago
> Let’s be honest: majority of users will cause more harm than do good when repairing something.
What kind of argument is that? Right to repair isn't about you and me fiddling about with with broken appliances.
It's about qualified and licensed people in repair shops being able to acquire parts and schematics to do their job. No one is arguing that your average Jane or Joe should be ones doing the repair! That's just another
strawman that is easily dismantled...
- linuxftw 7y ago> qualified and licensed people in repair shops In the US, anyone can repair a vehicle and not void the warranty. No license needed.
- qayxc 7y agoSame in Europe and still completely besides the point. Also, this argument keeps ignoring that the ominous "anybody" is required to have access to a repair shop, tools, and the skills required. Once you take into account all these factors it quickly becomes apparent that not "anybody" will repair cars, appliances, and electronics by themselves; regardless of legislation. The people who do care (farmers in the US, electronics repair shops, that dude on YT who repairs Teslas, ...) incidentally are the ones with the skills, the tools, and the incentive. The licensed part comes into play as soon damage regulation due to improper use/repair occurs. This isn't a concern for private individuals (in the car example: there's a mandatory in-depth technical inspection every other year in Europe, so an improper repair results in a failed inspection anyway), though your insurance may become null and void depending on the circumstances.
- catalogia 7y agoAnybody may repair cars but not everybody can repair cars.
- snuxoll 7y agoNot just vehicles, anything - the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act does not discriminate.