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Re:Locked out of 'God Mode', runners are hacking their tread... by amelius on Tuesday January 18, 2022 @05:26PM (#29986963)
> If part of the product I've paid for is software, and the company can update it without customer consent at any time, then I can't rely on the product's features. Period.

That's about any electric car manufactured after 2020.

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Re:Locked out of 'God Mode', runners are hacking their tread... by gorjusborg on Tuesday January 18, 2022 @05:32PM (#29987046)
I've never owned an electric car, but that doesn't surprise me. I'm curious whether you are just stating the fact, or suggesting that the practice is commonplace, therefore justified.
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