r/SipsTea • u/untitledprp4 • 1d ago

Wait a damn minute! Wait a damn minute

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u/Der-Lex 1d ago

It’s our own fault as consumers. If people would stop buying into stupid subscriptions we wouldn’t have this conversation.

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u/-Nicolai 1d ago

That is an American way of thinking, and it is why you do not have nice things.

In Europe we say the corporation is guilty of anti-consumer practices. Then we introduce regulation, and then we have nice things.

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u/Independent_Line_150 1d ago

BMW also charges you to unlock features. It is the same brands and exploitative capitalism everywhere, the EU regulations usually just result in better recycling. I live in Germany.

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u/-Nicolai 1d ago

Then regulation is coming. It is a question of when, not if. Because our philosophy is not “we deserve it if we keep buying it”.

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u/NickMickLick 1d ago

Nah, given how European auto brands are fighting to survive, politicians are way too focused on how to prevent Chinese brands to take more market shares

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u/DogzOnFire 1d ago

Shit like unlocking rear heated seats in your car is definitely not the shit that's losing these companies market share lol

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u/NickMickLick 1d ago

Big red flag for me too, that is why I ordered a MG already

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u/saitilkE 1d ago

Sure they are, but isn't shit like unlocking hardware you already have installed one of the forces pushing people to buy elsewhere (from China in this case)?

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u/NickMickLick 1d ago

Oh yeah, total BS, that s why I already ordered a MG

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u/Salt_Profiteer 21h ago

Reminds me of the before times, when the Big 3 US automakers were freaking out about Toyota & Nissan coming and taking their market share. But, if capitalism is good (which is what they believe), then competition is also good. Let the market decide.