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After charger, Apple removes USB-C cable from the box (www.gizmochina.com)
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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Because there's very little overlap between people who need them and people who know that it's an option.

The people claiming them would primarily be people like me who do know how it works, know that I probably won't use it, but am going to take it anyways, because it's free and because it is within the realm of possibility that I need another cable as a temporary replacement until I get another one.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Simple solution: if a device you sell comes without charging cable, it has to be written in large letters on the box that you have the right to claim one for free (like cigarette health warning) and the seller has to inform the customer before checkout

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Then everyone will claim one and you'll increase waste.

The whole reason they're removing the cable is because of pressure from governments not to waste materials including it.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

xD no? Why would everyone claim one? I for example would be fucking glad not to receive e-junk with all my purchases

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Because it's free. I guarantee you 90% of people will take free shit if offered free shit.

Including it for free completely undermines the whole reason for removing the cable.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You're wrong

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

No, I'm not. People don't turn down free stuff with no strings attached. It doesn't happen.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago

Some don't. But most people are not gatherers