cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/34825910

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[–] 2 points 11 months ago

Ah, ok.

Even if the vehicles were hobbled after purchase, I don't think that would constitute theft, as performance isn't a tangible good. Apple has got into hot water for hobbling hardware after purchase though, so there's definitely precedent for an intentional reduction of performance being illegal.

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