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delichonyesterday at 7:49 PM2 repliesview on HN

Because we don't have a right to a continuing service that requires their labor unless they agreed to it. A buyer should discount the value of products that rely on ongoing services accordingly.

See also 'Juicero'.


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ryandrakeyesterday at 7:58 PM

If a software requires a server component that is costly to run, then I would expect the software developer to charge a subscription in order to use it, rather than offering it as a one-time charge and then destroying it when they realize letting me continue to use it is costly.

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jasonlotitoyesterday at 8:07 PM

> Because we don't have a right to a continuing service that requires their labor unless they agreed to it

There are carve-outs in the legislation for this. It's a moot point.

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