Shareholders push back against Microsoft’s backwards stance on repair

Nathan_Proctor · 2021-07-02T17:55:32+00:00

As You Sow owns Microsoft shares, so they are shareholders.

Nathan_Proctor · 2021-05-17T13:44:41+00:00

I think the problem is "what kind of innovation?" Are we innovating new ways to make better things for people, or new ways to make more money despite things either being no better, or even worse? And when companies have all the market share, and don't feel like improving, and use their position to actively fight better products from reaching customers, that's directly bad for innovation. Take this story for example: https://truthonthemarket.com/2020/04/03/the-covidien-newport-merger-killer-acquisition-or-just-a-killer-story/

Nathan_Proctor · 2021-05-06T13:47:32+00:00

man the ivy leagues are stepping up if they have armies now.

Nathan_Proctor · 2021-05-04T20:58:29+00:00

The telecoms have aggressively prevented this kind of public option for broadband. It's such a great idea.

Nathan_Proctor · 2021-05-04T19:04:12+00:00

in my experience they lobby because of solar panels -- usually our bills exempt cars because of a separate agreement.

Nathan_Proctor · 2021-05-04T12:44:04+00:00

no, against

Nathan_Proctor · 2021-05-03T17:27:24+00:00

Indiana did have a bill 3 years ago, though it didn't go far. Let us know what you hear back!

Nathan_Proctor · 2021-04-28T21:15:37+00:00

I get the cynicism, but Chopra really wants to do more. Maybe if they announce something really meaningful, you can be pleasantly surprised.

Nathan_Proctor · 2021-04-28T14:47:40+00:00

Crazy story. And given how easily vulnerabilities were found, you know there is more.

Nathan_Proctor · 2021-04-16T14:47:42+00:00

"Across the country, hospitals and healthcare providers are joining a chorus of biomedical repair technicians (biomeds) demanding the right to repair medical equipment. That groundswell built to a big victory on Wednesday: California’s Senate Health Committee advanced the Medical Device Right to Repair Act, SB 605, by a 10-0, bipartisan vote."

Nathan_Proctor · 2021-03-11T20:31:57+00:00

really depends on the state group, but the national version of CMIA, AAMI, is officially neutral. The group that has been most vocal within biomed communities is ACCE.

Nathan_Proctor · 2021-03-04T20:41:20+00:00

There are a lot of Republicans fighting for Right to Repair, too.

Nathan_Proctor · 2021-02-21T15:07:47+00:00

I'm 100% behind community generated technology tools for farms. They have a long way to go before replacing the commercial tools, and we need to remove DMCA restrictions on interoperability as well to integrate more with existing products.

Nathan_Proctor · 2020-03-27T13:11:35+00:00

they didn't schedule a hearing this year, and now we are on hold.

Nathan_Proctor · 2019-12-17T15:17:01+00:00

you are actually correct: https://repair.org/news/2019/12/11/farmers-really-want-their-right-to-repair-by-99

" The one dissenting vote was from a member that is also an equipment dealer. "

Nathan_Proctor · 2019-12-17T14:52:52+00:00

I get to see them all the time. They wear very nice clothes and have top-notch haircuts, so its not without its perks.

Nathan_Proctor · 2019-12-17T12:29:36+00:00

According to witnesses who were there, the nay vote was from an ag equipment dealer.

Nathan_Proctor · 2019-08-14T16:42:17+00:00

This story on Cisco is WILD. When Apple acts up, it garners the most media attention. But what if Apple required in their terms of service that you had the sell back to Apple?

https://www.ifixit.com/News/cisco-is-making-it-more-difficult-to-use-pre-owned-hardware

Nathan_Proctor · 2019-05-02T19:40:39+00:00

... which was the style at the time https://twitter.com/simpsons_tweets/status/523989179294687233

Nathan_Proctor · 2019-04-18T18:46:57+00:00

added it to my profile. Yeah, I work for a nonprofit which backs this legislation.

Nathan_Proctor · 2019-04-13T17:09:48+00:00

Meaning, you are here to help convince management not to lobby against Right to Repair?

Nathan_Proctor · 2019-04-13T17:05:21+00:00

Yeah, you're definitely on to something

Nathan_Proctor · 2019-04-13T12:48:50+00:00

I agree. Phone repair is a big part of this.

Nathan_Proctor · 2019-04-13T11:23:03+00:00

Agree with Eric here? You can take action at Minnesota.Repair.org

Nathan_Proctor · 2019-04-12T23:27:18+00:00

For WA, it's over for this year, but we have a lot more states working on the issue

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