r/Anticonsumption • u/40orangeglazecake • Jun 08 '24

Corporations Mercedes locks faster acceleration behind a $1,200 annual paywall

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u/thezoomies Jun 08 '24

We need better laws.

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u/Driller_Happy Jun 08 '24

Can you imagine a world where America enacts laws to protect consumers from predatory capitalism?

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u/hitemlow Jun 08 '24

Can you imagine a world where the existing manufacturers have infiltrated the regulatory agencies to the point that they clamor for "safety features" not because they benefit the consumer, but because it makes it more difficult for competitors to enter the market?