Replying to @Not_mikey@lemmy.dbzer0.com
Because income sources like subscriptions and ads are stable, predictable, and that makes shareholders happy.

Replying to @Not_mikey@lemmy.dbzer0.com
Because income sources like subscriptions and ads are stable, predictable, and that makes shareholders happy.
Replying to @Blaster_M@lemmy.world
I guarantee you that’s also a reason why they’re thinking about this system. If people sell them back their old phones or lease them, the second hand market will suffer immensely.
Replying to @FiniteBanjo@feddit.online
Putting the slightest chance of profits over the conservation of rare books is also pure malice in my book. With a layer of makeup.
Replying to @ryanvade@lemmy.world
I’m surprised to see lemmy users defending liberticide and authoritarian decisions.