PaintedSnail

joined 2 years ago
[–] PaintedSnail 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I believe the issue isn't one of laws, but enforcement. If a person is physically capable of modifying the code their cars runs and then operating it on a public road, then someone will, illegal or not. That is what puts the lives of others at risk. Hell, I can already imagine websites where you can download untested mods to apply to cars that people will apply with no knowledge of how it works.

[–] PaintedSnail 2 points 1 year ago

People put bread just loose in a breadbox? That's disturbing. Keep the bread in the bag, but put it in the box so it doesn't get squished.

[–] PaintedSnail 6 points 1 year ago

That poses an interesting question. If they can change the terms, and say that you agree to the changes by continuing to use their software, and they remove the clause allowing you to use the previous agreement, then can you use the previous agreement? It's a bit of a buried shovel problem. Have you agreed to not use a previous agreement by continuing to use the software, or can you stick to the old agreement that lets you use the old agreement?

[–] PaintedSnail 14 points 1 year ago

"By continuing to use the software, you agree to the new terms..." which is, of course, hogwash, but wouldn't stop them from say "Sorry, the new terms were released and you agreed, so pay up."

[–] PaintedSnail 3 points 1 year ago

Enforcability is one of the major issues, and why companies try so hard to keep issues like this from the courts.

[–] PaintedSnail 17 points 1 year ago (11 children)

But do the terms you signed say they are allowed to change the terms at any time with notice?

[–] PaintedSnail -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

People have been trying to do that for decades now. It won't suddenly happen between now and next election.

[–] PaintedSnail 4 points 1 year ago

Unless you're someone who tends to B-negative anyway.

[–] PaintedSnail 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I live in a hole on the ground. Almost literally.

Edit: Dammit, deleted the wrong post!

[–] PaintedSnail 3 points 2 years ago

Sure, I have $16,777,216.00 budgeted for tv.

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