For
It extends the life of products and reduces waste.
Against
It adds cost and discourages innovation.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“A product becomes impossible to repair when its manufacturer refuses to sell replacement parts.”
“Unavailable parts create higher repair costs, shorter lifespans and pressure to replace devices.”
“Mandatory parts inventories add prices that eventually trickle down to consumers.”
“Supporting every old component can divert engineering and inventory resources away from new designs.”