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June 24, 2021

Peloton has removed “Just Run” from its treadmills, a feature that allows Peloton treadmill owners to just run without any subscription.

The removal of the free feature pretty much makes the pricey treadmills useless for users who are not ready to pay for the company’s monthly subscriptions and has further implications of who actually owns the product you paid for in this world of constant subscriptions especially now that tech companies are comfortable to ban users’ accounts.

https://reclaimthenet.org/peloton-bricks-treadmills-for-those-not-paying-39-99-per-month/

Right-wing dissidents should probably avoid internet-connected exercise equipment & appliances. Otherwise, libtech firms could one day block you from using your treadmill, refrigerator, etc for hate speech & wrong-think.

June 24, 2021 Peloton has removed “Just Run” from its treadmills, a feature that allows Peloton treadmill owners to just run without any subscription. The removal of the free feature pretty much makes the pricey treadmills useless for users who are not ready to pay for the company’s monthly subscriptions and has further implications of who actually owns the product you paid for in this world of constant subscriptions – especially now that tech companies are comfortable to ban users’ accounts. https://reclaimthenet.org/peloton-bricks-treadmills-for-those-not-paying-39-99-per-month/ Right-wing dissidents should probably avoid internet-connected exercise equipment & appliances. Otherwise, libtech firms could one day block you from using your treadmill, refrigerator, etc for hate speech & wrong-think.

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[–] 32 pts 3y

Stop. Connecting. Shit. To. The. Internet.

If it doesn't work without internet, return it.

[–] [deleted] 10 pts 3y

What the fuck do you expect me to do with my WiFi connected DRM protected subscription based shovel? You're really speaking from a position of privilege here

[–] 4 pts 3y

This is one of the reasons they did that Cash For Clunkers scam.

[–] 0 pt 3y

cause of treadmills ? what?

[–] 7 pts 3y

Computerized cars. Get the ones people can repair themselves that last for decades out of the market.

[–] [deleted] 2 pts 3y

Peloton is gonna get sued to hell though.

[–] 1 pt 3y

Their O lawyers and accountants probably already ran the numbers/legalese and have come to the conclusion that the risk is worth it. Just like that scene in Fight Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiB8GVMNJkE

[–] [deleted] 0 pt 3y (edited 3y)

Goodbye, router!

But the internet, of, you know, the things!

[–] 0 pt 3y

Routers work without internet, actually.