It stems from the desire to receive revenue without actually performing new work. Physical objects sold never had that option before the advent of a persistent

It stems from the desire to receive revenue without actually performing new work. Physical objects sold never had that option before the advent of a persistent internet connection, and you at least fully owned it. Now, software updates which are mandatory, are making physical objects not be truly owned by the buyers. There needs to be new laws to allow consumers to retain the rights of ownership that is being erroded at record pace.