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Whether it be electronics, automobiles or medical equipment, the manufacturers should not be able to horde “oem” parts, render your stuff useless if you repair it with aftermarket parts, or hide schematics of their products.

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FTC sues John Deere for ‘unfairly’ raising repair costs on farm equipment (www.theverge.com)

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[–] The_v 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Deere has a cult following with some farmers.

Many farmers are also the definition of ignorant. They live in remote area with limited contact outside of their social group.

[–] shalafi 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

But they're hardly ignorant of farming, and they talk among themselves. Do you think they don't have internet?! Hell, an AG class was where I finally under how the quadratic equation can be applied.

[–] The_v 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Lol, yes U.S. farmers can be highly ignorant of farming. The shit I have seen over the years. To be fair i have run into ignorant farmers all over the world. Most of the time it's due to available technology and information. However the Midwest and Prairie Provinces are something special, the term "willful ignorance" applies more frequently.

Also Deere in some regions also have a local monopoly with no competition close due the the before mentioned cult following. The farmers in those regions are mostly ignorant of the other equipment manufacturers.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Guess farmers like me are just blessed to have this: National Farm Machine Show.