Re:Nest Reminds Customers That Ownership Isn't What It Used ...
by rahimnathwani on Wednesday April 06, 2016 @02:02AM
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"The commenter who brought up this tractor example made it seem like the government outlawed people from tinkering or repairing ANY part of the tractor."
No, they said "...the law can stop you from repairing...", which is true.
"I also wouldn't be surprised if (much like cars), tractors generally only need mechanical repairs over the duration of their lifespans."
I know little about tractors, but your statement is not true for modern cars. Often repairs cannot be completed by mechanical means alone, and require interfacing with or modifying the software in the car. Even if you replace a broken airbag, the light will stay on until you take the car to the dealer to have it reset.
Even if your statement were true, who gets to decide what repairs are required over the life of the car/tractor? If not the owner, then why not?
No, they said "...the law can stop you from repairing...", which is true.
"I also wouldn't be surprised if (much like cars), tractors generally only need mechanical repairs over the duration of their lifespans."
I know little about tractors, but your statement is not true for modern cars. Often repairs cannot be completed by mechanical means alone, and require interfacing with or modifying the software in the car. Even if you replace a broken airbag, the light will stay on until you take the car to the dealer to have it reset.
Even if your statement were true, who gets to decide what repairs are required over the life of the car/tractor? If not the owner, then why not?