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Why The Quality Of Everything Is F*cking Trash Now (www.youtube.com)
submitted 2 months ago by to c/funny@sh.itjust.works
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Your toaster dies the second you unbox it. Pants rip on day one. The quality of everything is trash now. This is what bigheaded people call enshittification. Companies deliberately design products to break right after the warranty. This is due to the so-called “Hunt for Infinite growth.” Steady profits ain’t enough. They need MORE, so they skimp, shrink packages, and shove everything behind subscriptions. Infinite growth is a plague, and it hurts your personal finance.

Disclaimer: This video is satirical commentary and for entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.

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[–] 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I'd be more worried about loose windings contacting the metal housing and making it live without a safety ground to trip the breaker. And yeah, high efficiency appliances are considerable investments considering their lifespan and constant energy draw. Annual energy costs add up quick.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 child)

    The fan is grounded. I have replaced the motor wiring and used heatshrink to properly put it into the case. Even though I love my old devices, I don't take any chances with brittle mains wiring.

    The lamp does not have a ground wire, but the plug is at the top and the bulb is surrounded by non-conductive material so I'm not worried about it.

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