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Sure, didn't say they would, capitalist companies gonna capitalise.
In the same way capitalist governments are gonna capitalise....by serving the interests of capitalist companies.
Hit me up when these magical regulations of yours get applied and enforced for a value more than the profits produced by ignoring them.
I mean it, I'm all for the regulations, I just don't think it should be the only basket in which to place eggs, but you do you.
Meanwhile , i'll also be not spending money on products that don't serve my interests, it's not the definition of "being fleeced" that I'd use but you seem confident enough that I'll look it up and check.
And by all means, you can buy your PlayStation's (not the disc ones obviously, that would be stupid, unless the regulations for that are also imminent?) , ready for the day when those regulations come in to force (in the near future, I assume).
Because NOT buying user-hostile products is for chumps who don't believe their government has their best interests at heart... or something?
Hey look, this one guy voting with his wallet may inspire ten more people who will each inspire ten more. Of course that is where it stops and these hundred and eleven people won't move the needle at all. Not even a little.
To put it how Senal said it, "you do you!"
Otherwise known as not doing shit and hoping someone else will actually regulate the market or perhaps a mystical invisible hand of their will power will do it. Who knows.
I know a lot of old crotchety elders that tried this strategy as well. It didn't work out very well for them, buuuuuut you do YOU!
Lol, I love that. Thanks Senal.
Don’t buy consumer products from these companies or support it through purchase. This is a choice you are actively making. Forcing a company to provide you a consumer product sounds, quite honestly, fucking ridiculous.
No one is forcing you to buy, but if you think your preference is going to change the world you are wrong. This isn't just my opinion, it has been borne out many times thoughout history where governments have had to regulate companies over safety concerns.