Right, it’s using a metaphor, drawing a link between the classic definition of bricking and an overall pattern of otherwise selling a product that becomes non useful. Implying that this outcome is fundamental and spans specific vehicles for getting there.
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ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day agoThat’s not them bricking it though. Yes it’s shitty build quality, but that is an entirely different issue than them bricking equipment that still is very much functional from a HW perspective.
fakeplastic@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day ago
ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day ago
Yeah no you’re just using the wrong words to describe your issue.
fakeplastic@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 hours ago
Metaphor is based on license. Right and wrong don’t apply. Come back to this discussion when you’ve finished high school freshman English.
JcbAzPx@lemmy.world 20 hours ago
Personally, I see planned obsolescence as the same thing. It’s all to force you to buy new stuff whether you want to or not.