> I'm all for DIY stuff, but this isn't one of those
After my own research, I absolutely agree. I was quite disappointed.
> They also could stop price-gouging the consumers on the packs, which is one of the reasons people want to repair them
Totally true. These prices are seen as an essential profit center when they're actually contributing to the problem. There are other ways to differentiate for a premium without worsening safety.
It's stupid to DIY this stuff unless you really know what you're doing and are willing to put in the proper effort, and there should be more warnings about this. However, companies are doing the opposite of reducing the motivation for it. I don't know if we need something as extreme as price controls, but in my view, if the industry isn't going to step up then they should be forced to somehow. There is way too much risk of massive property damage, maiming and/or death.
After my own research, I absolutely agree. I was quite disappointed.
> They also could stop price-gouging the consumers on the packs, which is one of the reasons people want to repair them
Totally true. These prices are seen as an essential profit center when they're actually contributing to the problem. There are other ways to differentiate for a premium without worsening safety.
It's stupid to DIY this stuff unless you really know what you're doing and are willing to put in the proper effort, and there should be more warnings about this. However, companies are doing the opposite of reducing the motivation for it. I don't know if we need something as extreme as price controls, but in my view, if the industry isn't going to step up then they should be forced to somehow. There is way too much risk of massive property damage, maiming and/or death.