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h/Stop Destroying Games EU Citizens' Initiative to stop digital planned obsolescence reaches 400k signatures!
This European Citizens' Initiative is part of an international movement that's trying to stop publishers bricking your games https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxGdRKNKRidBehxwmm6COrUO87vR_uAMCY so you buy sequels - a form of planned obsolescence.
Sign here if you're an EU Citizen regardless of where you live (family and friends count too - spread the message!): https://eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/#/screen/home
This FAQ has all the questions you can think of about the Initiative, so **please look through the timestamps in the description** **before commenting about a concern** you might have: Giant FAQ on The European Initiative to Stop Destroying Games! - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEVBiN5SKuA&list=PLheQeINBJzWa6RmeCpWwu0KRHAidNFVTB&index=41
https://citizens-initiative.europa.eu/how-it-works/data-protection
https://citizens-initiative.europa.eu/how-it-works/faq\_en#Data-protection https://citizens-initiative.europa.eu/how-it-works/faq_en#Data-protection
**Louis Rossmann** has also explained and supported this movement: Ross Scott's campaign on ownership of games: my high respect for the man & RUDE, UNSOLICITED ADVICE! - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SgTf_ghiRU&list=PLheQeINBJzWa6RmeCpWwu0KRHAidNFVTB&index=38
Don't let corporations brick your stuff!: ✂️ To those who don't care about video games - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxZfJ6iU8zpHYLWucm9ktW5OY0yqQNDq78
✂️ Stop Killing Games and the War on Ownership - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxHcMPOkcGnX9rf5NazrxlLC8D1V_ThXvJ
Here are some examples of **stories that will continue to happen and accelerate** if this Initiative does not pass:
Their Bionic Eyes Are Now Obsolete and Unsupported - IEEE Spectrum https://spectrum.ieee.org/bionic-eye-obsolete
A brain implant changed her life. Then it was removed against her will. | MIT Technology Review https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/05/25/1073634/brain-implant-removed-against-her-will/
Dan Luu on X: ""Unfortunately, a recent software update was not successful. Your vehicle cannot be driven. Please call customer support:" https://t.co/WE059pkfdK" X https://x.com/danluu/status/1739387245034139692
‘I bought a £70k electric car that’s now useless and unfixable’ (yahoo.com) https://www.yahoo.com/tech/spent-70k-electric-car-now-070000533.html
What Are Car Owners Supposed to Do When Automakers Shut Down? | AutoTrader.ca ttps://www.autotrader.ca/editorial/20241118/what-are-car-owners-supposed-to-do-when-automakers-shut-down/
https://www.stopkillinggames.com/
#lifestyle
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This European Citizens' Initiative is part of an international movement that's trying to stop publishers bricking your games https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxGdRKNKRidBehxwmm6COrUO87vR_uAMCY so you buy sequels - a form of planned obsolescence.
Sign here if you're an EU Citizen regardless of where you live (family and friends count too - spread the message!): https://eci.ec.europa.eu/045/public/#/screen/home
This FAQ has all the questions you can think of about the Initiative, so **please look through the timestamps in the description** **before commenting about a concern** you might have: Giant FAQ on The European Initiative to Stop Destroying Games! - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEVBiN5SKuA&list=PLheQeINBJzWa6RmeCpWwu0KRHAidNFVTB&index=41
https://citizens-initiative.europa.eu/how-it-works/data-protection
https://citizens-initiative.europa.eu/how-it-works/faq\_en#Data-protection https://citizens-initiative.europa.eu/how-it-works/faq_en#Data-protection
**Louis Rossmann** has also explained and supported this movement: Ross Scott's campaign on ownership of games: my high respect for the man & RUDE, UNSOLICITED ADVICE! - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SgTf_ghiRU&list=PLheQeINBJzWa6RmeCpWwu0KRHAidNFVTB&index=38
Don't let corporations brick your stuff!: ✂️ To those who don't care about video games - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxZfJ6iU8zpHYLWucm9ktW5OY0yqQNDq78
✂️ Stop Killing Games and the War on Ownership - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxHcMPOkcGnX9rf5NazrxlLC8D1V_ThXvJ
Here are some examples of **stories that will continue to happen and accelerate** if this Initiative does not pass:
Their Bionic Eyes Are Now Obsolete and Unsupported - IEEE Spectrum https://spectrum.ieee.org/bionic-eye-obsolete
A brain implant changed her life. Then it was removed against her will. | MIT Technology Review https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/05/25/1073634/brain-implant-removed-against-her-will/
Dan Luu on X: ""Unfortunately, a recent software update was not successful. Your vehicle cannot be driven. Please call customer support:" https://t.co/WE059pkfdK" X https://x.com/danluu/status/1739387245034139692
‘I bought a £70k electric car that’s now useless and unfixable’ (yahoo.com) https://www.yahoo.com/tech/spent-70k-electric-car-now-070000533.html
What Are Car Owners Supposed to Do When Automakers Shut Down? | AutoTrader.ca ttps://www.autotrader.ca/editorial/20241118/what-are-car-owners-supposed-to-do-when-automakers-shut-down/
https://www.stopkillinggames.com/
#lifestyle
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