[rrdharan]

> Device theft isn't that big of an issue.

On what basis are you making this claim?

At least for phones, activation locks had a noticeable impact on reducing device theft (which was rampant for a while earlier in the smartphone era and a real public safety concern in cities).

https://techcrunch.com/2015/02/11/apples-activation-lock-lea...

[AWildC182]

I'm making that claim on a personal basis. I've never had a device stolen and I know of exactly one such incident with a person I know. I just don't consider it a problem that trumps right to repair and if you do, I hope apple starts potting their devices in epoxy.

[kstrauser]

Two of my coworkers in the room with me right now have had their phones stolen. I know that's just as anecdotal as your story, but I assure you that phones are stolen. Less so now that activation lock ruins much of their value, thankfully.

[eschaton]

“I don’t believe the data because of a couple anecdotes.”

[AWildC182]

Never said I don't believe the data, I just think it's irrelevant. If 10 people had their phones stolen out of 10,000 that doesn't justify draconian anti-consumer measures.

[scarface74]

The consumer can easily deactivate the lock and sell the device. How is it anti consumer?