The AirPods Effect

Re:The AirPods Effect by calf on Friday June 19, 2026 @06:24PM (#48603983)

Having to buy fancy headphones to solve a social problem is what makes it a class issue. That's the subtle error in the typical response.

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Re:The AirPods Effect by slater on Friday June 19, 2026 @11:06PM (#48605986)

Luckily, nobody is saying you have to buy fancy headphones.

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Re:The AirPods Effect by calf on Saturday June 20, 2026 @02:23AM (#48606841)

Unfortunately, somebody doesn't understand the concept of structural incentives.

Also, do not reply to me any further, your sarcasm is not welcome. It is incredibly rude.

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Re:The AirPods Effect by slater on Saturday June 20, 2026 @11:03AM (#48609721)

Take your Social Sciences 101 attitude somewhere else. And while you're at it, don't tell me what to do, thanks.

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Re:The AirPods Effect by nradov on Saturday June 20, 2026 @11:02AM (#48609713)

You missed the point. Cheap headphones work just as well for this purpose. It's not a class issue.

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