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		stalfosknight on Sept 22, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple fucked us on right to repair (again) I'm familiar with Activation Lock but there are no VINs involved.

anakaine on Sept 22, 2023 | [–]

It's a reference to the article, and the way the article talks about what's happening here.

ThePowerOfFuet on Sept 23, 2023 | [–]

The practice came from the automotive sector originally.

RTFM, or quit arguing with those who have.

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