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by pjmlp 1067 days ago
I am a big proponent of having proper liabilities across the industry, just like any other industry.

As a software enginneer professor of mine would joke, general computing quality is akin to buying a pair of shoes that randomly blow up if tied incorrectly, and people have been educated to put up with it.

With any other industry, if one buys something that doesn't properly work, usually the first reaction is to return to the shop and ask for the money back.

Thankfully digital stores, warranty contracts in project delivery, and ongoing cybersecurity laws, are already some steps into the right direction, yet there is still too much to be done.

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    EULA: By using this product, you (user) agree that:
    1. It might kill your dog, and it will be your fault.
    2. Any other harm or defects will be your fault as well.
    3. You abandon all rights to sue us, ever, for anything.
    4. Any dispute will be handled by our arbitration department.
    5. We are free to spy on you and share all information with 
       our marketing partners or anyone else who asks.