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dsign ◴[] No.43748593[source]
I have a washing machine that won't let me use it fully without installing an app that asks for permission to track my GPS coordinates at all time, in my phone. HomeWhiz.There should be a law against selling new hardware that demands that sort of thing to function, or to have full functionality. But I would be happy if procedures to bring class-auction lawsuits against companies that engage in this kind of bait-and-ransom were somehow simpler.
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1. pyfon ◴[] No.43749344[source]
There are laws. Get a refund. Tell them why. If we all do this it won't be profitable.