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Elon Musk reveals Tesla software-locked cheapest Model Y, offers 40-60 more miles of range (electrek.co)

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[–] [email protected] 30 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Maybe we should write an open letter to our senators and congressman and request that they draft legislation to make it illegal for hardware vendors to software lock hardware capabilities behind a paywall.

If I buy a $100,000 vehicle I shouldn't have to pay 50 60 80 100 $200 a month to utilize the features that are built into the physical hardware of the vehicle I have purchased.

I can understand a fee for internet access or for premium radio subscriptions or something but not to use the heated seats and battery life that is physically built into the vehicle I purchased.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I agree with you but I am cynical that letters expressing what constituents want will be heard above the cash registers ringing from taking in lobbyists' donations.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

Reminder that the people most affected by this would be the kind of people who can afford a $100,000 vehicle.

And the stingiest people on the planet are the rich.

I don't think it would be too crazy to rely on that to help draft pro consumer legislation.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Maybe we should write an open letter to our senators and congressman

This has never, and will never work.

I don't know why you people keep suggesting it.

We need to actually elect people who care about us, but they're usually the ones in third parties.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

It works for good congressmen. I know Oregon’s congressmen have cited those letters and calls as reasons for their actions on policies.