What is Right to Repair? An introduction for curious people.
Why Hacker News recommends it
Recommended as the accessible explanation to share with non-techies, family and politicians.
What it is
Louis Rossmann gives a basic, non-technical introduction to right to repair legislation for people new to the issue.
Recommended by 4 HN commenters across 3 different months, 2020 to 2024.
What Hacker News said
Strong rec throwhelp41890 · 2021-04 · on “Let's Get Right to Repair Passed – Louis Rossmann”
"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]
Strong rec operator-name · 2021-04 · on “It's your device, you should be able to repair it”
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]
Recommends skdd8 · 2020-05 · on “Hacker Mods Old Calculator to Access the Internet, Casio Files DMCA Complaint”
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]
Recommends dataflow · 2021-03 · on “Louis Rossmann crowdfunding initiative & investing 2 years 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]
Cites ClumsyPilot · 2021-01 · on “IKEA buys 11,000 acres of U.S. forest to keep it from being developed”
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]
Cites londons_explore · 2024-05 · on “EU countries must implement right to repair laws within two years”
The most vocal person behind the right to repair movement: [this video] Oh, and he runs a professional repair shop...