188K views · Mar 5, 2020 · 13:47 · 4 HN recommenders · 6 mentions · discussed 2020–2024
Louis Rossmann gives a basic, non-technical introduction to right to repair legislation for people new to the issue.
Why Hacker News points people here: Recommended as the accessible explanation to share with non-techies, family and politicians.
“I'd highly reccomended his video "What is right to repair? An introduction for curious people." as it clears up many misconceptions about right to repair”HN comment, 2021
“Go forth and share.”
Simple, profanity-free explanation shareable with politicians and family
"Many people have asked for a simple, concise, non-profanity laden video that summarizes the issue that is shareable to politicians and family members. Here you go. No profanity, no technobabble, just a basic explanation. Go forth and share. Thank you!" -- Louis Rossmann What is Right to repair? An intro: this video
“I'd highly reccomended his video "What is right to repair? An introduction for curious people." as it clears up many misconceptions about right to repair”
Clears up misconceptions about right to repair
I'd highly reccomended his video "What is right to repair? An introduction for curious people." as it clears up many misconceptions about right to repair: this video
“Fight for your right to repair”
Rallying cry for right to repair
What in the actual fuck! I laughed so hard at this video just to watch in disgust how the DCMA and it's lackey GH would take down a repo that has nothing to do with Casio other than the name perhaps. Where is the freedom to tinker? If I modify my Toyota Corolla to take a Ferrari engine would Ferrari or Toyota come to my house and take my car away? Fight for your right to repair: link this video
“Pitch for non-techies”
Non-technical pitch for right to repair
Yes! Spread the word too. Also, if you know a professional that might be able to help him out with the legal/politics/etc., consider reaching out. He's a sharp guy but it's still a tough task and he is going to need all the help he can get. And so does our planet. Donation link: link Pitch for non-techies: this video
“deliberate efforts by compabies like Apple and Sonor to make their equipment unrepairable.”
Linked as background on unrepairable products
Buying new stuff in the west is now cheaper than repairing old items - this is a combination of outsourcing production, loosing skills, and deliberate efforts by compabies like Apple and Sonor to make their equipment unrepairable. this video
“The most vocal person behind the right to repair movement”
Introduces the most vocal right-to-repair advocate
The most vocal person behind the right to repair movement: this video Oh, and he runs a professional repair shop...
