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[teddyh]

> That manufactures feel like they are liable if someone modifies their control software is one of the reasons they oppose right to repair.

That’s what they say is the reason. But I don’t believe that for a second.

[themitigating → teddyh]

They do get sued for things like that.

It's possible that's one reason and another is to force people to buy new products more often or pay for repair services. When asked however, they claim it's the first reason because it makes them look better than if it was both.

This is an extremely common manipulation tactic