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I mean, it used to only Apple products. But now Windows is trying to force an online activation (I know theres a bypass CMD command, but still... they could remove it in the future).

Android phones, while do no require "Activation" are arealy trying to nudge you into connecting to the internet and making an account.

Some OEMs are trying to get you to make an account with them.

I could see a future where some OEMs are starting for force you to go online before the device can be used, or just outright done for every Android device if its Google wanting that to happen.

The most popular Drone manufacturer, DJI, requires online activation. Same with the second leading one, Autel. (Cheaper brands don't require them, but those drones suck).

If you want to install a security cameras, most of them will require an app ๐Ÿคฎ (they do know that web-browser interface, such as 192.168.1.1 for routers, exists, right? they could just set up a similar thing for those cameras... oh yea thats right, they want to harvest data, thats why the app). And some, especially those "Ring" types, require an account (I haven't used them, correct me if I'm wrong).

How long before everything is "CONNECT YOUR WIFI" or "DOWNLOAD THE APP".

Like what next? Do car makers just get rid of the fob all together and be like "DOWNLOAD APP" and use that to open doors and ignition? House door being "Use the App to unlock door"?

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(Are be going towards a technological dystopia?)

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(Oh btw, cars now have this GPS thing. Dealers getting excited like "DOWNLOAD OUR APP" to instantly track your car's location, and know the tire pressures and everything, and remote start. I'm like... all that is available through an app?... seems like a security/privacy nightmare. Whats stops a crazy ex from knowing where you are? I don't even drive btw, was with parents at the dealership to translate, parents did not seem worried about the privacy concerns... ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ)

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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

This isn't a democracy where a company can win if it only has a single buyer.

If the company in question doesn't get your money, you've "voted against them with your wallet".

You might be getting caught up in the literal semantics of the metaphor.