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Not sure if we can go that far but I'd be happy is the manufacturers would be forced to put on the label how many years they'll support the product and at what
by close04 2y ago
Not sure if we can go that far but I'd be happy is the manufacturers would be forced to put on the label how many years they'll support the product and at what level.
And perhaps when the product is fully out of support, all the related resources should be published so it can be repaired and supported further on a best effort basis by the community now that the manufacturer no longer loses any money on it.
- _blk 2y agoIMHO, optimally there should be no force (regulation) necessary at all. It'd be much more beneficial if manufacturers saw the benefits because consumers choose according to the benefits they see. Sometimes we have to ask to make a need known - esp. if we're willing to pay a premium for it. So I see the ball in our park. If there's demand but no supply, we found a niche.
- close04 2y ago> optimally there should be no force (regulation) necessary Ideally. But realistically most of the reason we have some right today is regulation. Warranty isn't something most manufacturers would offer once they are too big to fail but regulation demands it. Same with certain levels of quality (certifications), etc.