Nowadays, companies see the users of their platforms as captive audiences, and they try to extract as much money from them as possible.
replyThis completely destroyed the resale value of this product as well. It's not a product we own, but it's their product we happen to use, and we're still subject to all kinds of ads and traps for subscriptions etc.
Tricking the customer into an exploitative subscription is more profitable than earning loyalty by providing good value.
reply> file a complaint with your OAG
replyHonestly one of my new favourite uses for AI. Little things I wouldn't ordinarily complain about I can now engage the regulatory state on. (Currently pursuing LG under Wyoming's wiretapping statute.)
Though heading that off might be why this is only "starting from October 13th, 2026" and in respect of "any new Withings account."
Oh John, what have you done.
replyAPPLE enshittifying its platform was not on my bingo card.
this isn't Apple though?
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