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Furbag@lemmy.world ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

We’re obviously talking about consumer contract law here, so the point of business relationships falling apart is moot.

If cable companies could prove to me that them pressing a button to cancel my service merits the exorbitant cancellation fees that they charge, then maybe I’d change my opinion.

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SCB@lemmy.world ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
I mean that’s why I said this

Rather, this is an issue of consumer protection, and consumer rights should generally be given preferential treatment over contracts for the same reasons unions exist - it levels the playing field between entities of far differing power and means.

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aStonedSanta@lemm.ee ⁨6⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
They usually can. Installing the wiring to your home and paying the wages of the installers is not cheap. It takes time for that initial cost to be recouped by a company.

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