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Re:LineageOS 24.0 by afavour on Sunday October 11, 2026 @01:34PM (#50045658)
While you’re correct there’s also no ambiguity about who has the final say in that scenario. The lawyers always win out.
Re:LineageOS 24.0 by AnthonyMouse on Sunday October 11, 2026 @02:08PM (#50046029)
This is objectively not true because there are companies, even banks, where this level of stupidity has not prevailed. In turn this implies that the others are doing something which is different but possible, and the scoundrel companies could be doing that too.

Even if the something is no more than engaging less fatuous attorneys.

Re:LineageOS 24.0 by Telaneo on Sunday October 11, 2026 @02:44PM (#50046430)
> This is objectively not true because there are companies, even banks, where this level of stupidity has not prevailed.

All it takes for this to happen is the lawyers not knowing.

Re:LineageOS 24.0 by AnthonyMouse on Monday October 12, 2026 @02:14AM (#50052005)
You seem to be assuming that there is actually a law requiring them to do this. If you believe this to be the case, please identify it so it can be targeted for repeal.

Whereas if there isn't, the obvious alternative is that the other banks have lawyers who don't erroneously advise their client that they're required to do something they're not.

Re:LineageOS 24.0 by afavour on Sunday October 11, 2026 @05:01PM (#50047775)
> there are companies, even banks, where this level of stupidity has not prevailed

Yes, because that particular set of lawyers haven’t said it has to be blocked. Doesn’t mean my statement that lawyers have final say is “objectively not true”.

Re:LineageOS 24.0 by AnthonyMouse on Monday October 12, 2026 @01:31AM (#50051736)
Somebody is choosing which lawyers to employ. They have the ability to choose differently.