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Re:The Dangers of California's Legislation to Censor 3D Prin... by hacker_homie on Tuesday April 14, 2026 @08:53PM (#47773361)
I think the real issue is that 3d printing is a direct attack on products as a service (think roomba parts, fridge parts, anything with plastic clip assembly) that are planed to break and they don't sell replacement parts.

lots of companies got fat and happy selling you plastic crap for a fortune, now 3d printers let you make plastic crap at home for pennies.

If they must pass these laws, it must include protections for printing consumer goods parts, if they won't add that I will not vote for you.

contact your state reps and tell them that.

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Re:The Dangers of California's Legislation to Censor 3D Prin... by hagbard_c on Wednesday April 15, 2026 @05:11AM (#47776559)
No, contact your state reps and tell them you don't want these laws passed, period - they should vote against any such laws if they want to have a chance at being voted in. They won't do anything for the stated purpose while they will cripple a thriving sector.
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