• modifier
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    37 days ago

    This will only increase until there is sufficient backlash or, god forbid, Government oversight. These CEOs are getting hooked on the concept of being paid continuously for the same widget. Not only will these services get more predatory, but subscription models will continue to proliferate even into unlikely and surprising places.

    That’s my official end of year, forward looking, very lukewarm take for 2024.

    • @RampageDon
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      Was it BMW that was trying to charge a subscription for seat warmers and automatic car starters that were built into the car already? They got serious push back and rolled back fast. Haven’t followed in a while wouldn’t be surprised if they were back to that model already.

      • @AtariDump
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        37 days ago

        Yep. BMW.

        Wait till you see the subscription pricing on the turn signals; it’s no wonder their drivers never use them!

      • @JordanZ
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