minus-squarefalynns@lemmy.worldtoMildly Infuriating@lemmy.world•I need a cheap part to fix a bread machine that's under warranty. "We can send you a new machine."linkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·2 months agoIn late stage capitalism an entire unit is “cheaper” than one single part. Right to repair laws would fix this enshittification but oligarchs can’t infinitely make line go up from common sense repairs costing pennies. Welcome to the end game. linkfedilink
minus-squarefalynns@lemmy.worldtoMildly Infuriating@lemmy.world•You have got to be kidding me...linkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·5 months agoAnd the grifts continue. People who buy these things are just so stupid. linkfedilink
In late stage capitalism an entire unit is “cheaper” than one single part. Right to repair laws would fix this enshittification but oligarchs can’t infinitely make line go up from common sense repairs costing pennies. Welcome to the end game.