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[-] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 18 points 5 months ago

So don't buy a Volkswagen. Got it.

[-] jol@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 5 months ago

I'm sure this will soon be the norm unless regulations ban artificial hardware restrictions. And once all brands do this, we'll have no choice when buying a new car.

Among the many reasons to keep one's old car running as long as possible I suppose.

[-] carl_dungeon@lemmy.world 7 points 5 months ago

That should be criminal

[-] StopSpazzing@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

What if yoy paid for one month, once activated, pull the fuse for remote data and traxking shit and be a happy clam?

[-] AlternatePersonMan@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

I'm sure there's a lockout if it isn't connected.

Fuck rent seeking.

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