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Kudos to you, but most would not be wise enough to know the difference (between cheap and throwaway).
by pegasus 1y ago
Kudos to you, but most would not be wise enough to know the difference (between cheap and throwaway).
- carlosjobim 1y agoHow do you imagine that people would not notice if a product they use is good? Why would they consider it throwaway if it works well?
- b112 1y agoSadly, for a lot of people, a "friend" mockingly saying "that's crap" would suffice.
- pegasus 1y agoBecause they could always buy a replacement for cheap. Sadly, our consumer goods prices do not correctly reflect environmental externalities, so in a way a higher price is better for the environment, even if the difference doesn't go in the right pocket.
- nisegami 1y agoI don't think they would have a choice. In a scheme like this, publishers would lock it down so they can sell it to you again. Perhaps even only allow a particular book to be read.