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tptacek ◴[21 Oct 24 21:11 UTC] No.41908565[source]▶

>>41908231 (OP) #

This is a good way for Ars to generate clicks and a more honest headline probably wouldn't move the needle much, but it's worth being clear for HN that the objection here is not that locked phones are good for consumers, but that the subsidization deals locked phones enable are.

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1. roymurdock ◴[21 Oct 24 22:49 UTC] No.41909380[source]▶

>>41908565 #

thanks for creating a meaningful dialogue here, wish ars would try to do the same

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