Malicious Compliance

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People conforming to the letter, but not the spirit, of a request. For now, this includes text posts, images, videos and links. Please ensure that the “malicious compliance” aspect is apparent - if you’re making a text post, be sure to explain this part; if it’s an image/video/link, use the “Body” field to elaborate.

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The EU forced Apple to allow users to replace their own batteries, Apple did so by making the process as troublesome for users as possible. (www.ifixit.com)

submitted 2 years ago by kulta@lemmy.fmhy.ml to c/maliciouscompliance@lemmy.world

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[–] ihavenopeopleskills@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Reminds me of firearms ownership in certain jurisdictions. They don't want people to do it so they make it as laborious, tedious and time-consuming as the courts will allow.