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Colorado enacts right-to-repair law banning restrictions on parts pairing, mirroring Oregon's ban (www.cpr.org)

submitted 6 months ago by ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Colorado's new right-to-repair law allows residents to repair their cell phones, computers, and other devices.
The law requires manufacturers like Samsung and Apple to provide documentation, software, and tools to device owners and independent repair shops at the same prices as authorized repair providers.
The law prohibits manufacturers from restricting replacement parts and displaying misleading alerts about parts.
The law passed on partisan lines, with Democrats in support and Republicans opposed, and will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Exemptions to the law include video game consoles, medical devices, electric car chargers, and more.
Opponents of the law argue it could pose security risks and impact device reliability, while supporters believe it promotes consumer choice and reduces electronic waste.

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[–] NateNate60@lemmy.world 0 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Would you rather have Manchin, who agrees with you on 10-20% of issues, or a Republican who agrees with you on 1% of issues and thinks you're the Devil incarnate?

"Neither" is not an option.

[+] JDPoZ@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

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[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago

You can and should criticize Democrats. A lot. But if you do it in a way to equates them to Republicans, that makes you a lying asshole. Don't be one.

[–] NateNate60@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Feel free to criticise but understand that criticism is not free of consequences. Making public criticism of a political candidate makes it less likely that they will be elected. You can consider that reality and act accordingly and rationally.

You do not need to respond to this comment with "Cool, I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing," because I don't care. I respect your intelligence and I'm not here to start an argument. If you feel the need to get the last word in with a "clever" reply, feel free to do so.

[–] cajunflavoredbob@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

Gun to my head? I'm waiting for the gun.