There was a time when the family washing machine would last decades, with each breakdown fixed by the friendly local repair person. But those days are long gone.

Too many products are easier to throw away than fix—consumers deserve a ‘right to repair’::There was a time when the family washing machine would last decades, with each breakdown fixed by the friendly local repair person. But those days are long gone.

  • @Infynis@midwest.socialEnglish
    15•8 months ago

    But what about Rule of Acquisition #23: “Nothing is more important than your health… except for your money,”?

    • ZeroCoolEnglish
      8•8 months ago

      I prefer Rule of Acquisition #240: “Time, like latinum, is a highly limited commodity.”