The scariest thing IMO is that this strategy seems to work for the seller. (Besides John Deere oweners and the HN crowd) How many consumers are protesting this kind of nonsense? I would bet most are dazzled by the prospect of some "futuristic" product feature.
To me, this stuff actually devalues the product. It has the potential to be useful but the way it is being used is to deny the buyer full ownership and reserve additional rights for the seller.
To me, this stuff actually devalues the product. It has the potential to be useful but the way it is being used is to deny the buyer full ownership and reserve additional rights for the seller.