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Have we overcomplicated everything? (lemmy.world)
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[–] Aux@feddit.uk 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You already have a subscription for water, electricity and heating. Your parents had and your grandparents too.

[–] mad_djinn@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

yeah, because those are necessary for survival? like, fundamental components of a comfortable modern life? being forced to subscribe to things that used to be one-and-done purchases is ridiculous attempt to make us rent our pleasures. have fun with that

[–] emberpunk@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 weeks ago

And they're two different services that can't be comparer.. One for energy and other utilities, and the other a subscription to use software to turn on the lights lol

[–] Aux@feddit.uk -1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

They are not necessary. They are convenient. You pay for convenience.