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submitted 11 months ago by kpw@kbin.social to c/technology@lemmy.world

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The ability to change features, prices, and availability of things you've already paid for is a powerful temptation to corporations.

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[-] WindowsEnjoyer@sh.itjust.works 70 points 11 months ago

When you take 5 eur from my pocket - you are stealing.
When you take 5 eur from my pocket, make a copy and put my original 5 eur back to my pocket - this is not stealing.

[-] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 89 points 11 months ago

Further to that, paying for a product then the seller taking that product away from you without refunding your payment is stealing.

[-] Capricorn_Geriatric@lemm.ee 20 points 11 months ago

Don't forget adjusting for inflation and real money being given back not some shitty gift card

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