Michelle Zebub @michellzebub - Twitter Profile

about 1 month ago

@N_Tys26 @yumytv How long has wow been deceiving their customers into believing that was something obtainable when in reality it wasn't? How many other businesses dangle a carrot on a stick just to drain a person's bank account? When will we stop lying to ourselves and stand up and say enough?

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N_Tys

@N_Tys26

about 1 month ago

𝐖𝐎𝐖 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐔𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍? A Reddit post by Acrobatic_Pianist688 has caused quite a stir in the last hour or so after it alleged that a Blizzard GM helped a friend clear a +23 key. WoW streamer @yumytv was able to interview a suspected player in the key, who confirmed that a GM did in fact help him out after reaching out.

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Massimo

@Rainmaker1973

about 1 month ago

France has become the first nation to criminalize planned obsolescence making it illegal for companies to design products with deliberately shortened lifespans. This landmark legislation imposes criminal penalties including fines up to three hundred thousand euros or five percent of annual revenue and up to two years in prison for violations. The law emerged from the advocacy of activist Laetitia Vasseur and her organization HOP Stop Planned Obsolescence which highlighted how many consumer goods were difficult or costly to repair. A prominent enforcement case involved Apple which faced scrutiny for software updates that slowed older iPhones to manage battery performance. In 2020 the company paid a twenty five million euro fine and issued a public notice admitting to deceptive practices. France has complemented the ban with practical measures such as a repairability index scoring products from one to ten based on disassembly ease parts availability and tools required. This rating now covers a wide range of electronics and appliances. A repair fund subsidizes costs at approved centers while manufacturers must disclose spare part availability periods. These initiatives have inspired broader European Union policies on right to repair including mandates for replaceable batteries and accessible components. Frances comprehensive approach demonstrates how targeted regulations can promote sustainable consumption and empower consumers against wasteful manufacturing practices.