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What is an absurdity that has been normalized by society? (midwest.social)

submitted 3 years ago by Lanky_Pomegranate530@midwest.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] sounddrill@lemmy.antemeridiem.xyz 55 points 3 years ago (1 child)

That repairing stuff yourself is worse than the company repairing it for you

It's kinda true since the company will probably try to withhold schematics, withhold spare parts or worse, maliciously design it to be unrepairable

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[–] ironhydroxide@partizle.com 9 points 3 years ago

Self fulfilling prophesy that works to generate more profit for the company.

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