Do you care about being able to fix and modify your stuff? Then it's time to speak up and tell the Federal Trade Commission that you care about your right to repair.As we have said before, you own what you buy—and you should be able do what you want with it. That should be the end of the story,...
Off topic, but ownership is a hot topic here, right?
iFixit has petitioned the FTC to write standardized rules for right to repair. A federal ruling on what companies must do to respect your stuff. Your chance to inform policy is here.
Maybe you’re thinking, “what difference can I make?” However, the FTC must read all comments that aren’t marked as spam or copypasta. Now is your time. The request for comment period ends February 2nd, 2024.
There are less than 6 days left to make your voice heard. Tell the FTC what you think. Let them know about the hardships you’ve faced trying to fix your stuff. Bring up your concerns about the difficulty in repairing you phone or laptop. Rant about “you’ll own nothing,” if you like. They want to hear from you and they need ammunition to make the ruling stick.
Your voice matters. Make a difference, the chance comes very rarely. I shot my shot, now what about you?
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I read most of it, wrote a 1.5k word supporting reply. Take the time folks. It’s worth it if you’re in the USA.