I tried using Freecad as to filet something recently and it told me to look at the error console for more information, after googling for where the error console is, I realized the message to look at the error console was being output to the error console.

There was no more information to be had. It is a UX and functional nightmare, and it is what it is, but the downside is this means millions of engineers are being trained on subscription web sites, and eventually this will be used to both squeeze people for money, and also to prevent people from creating unauthorized or patented parts.

Apple charges $99 for a battery replacement.

Plenty of middle class people will be buying these.

And then, just as now, many said “I wouldn’t have a problem with it if they weren’t rubbing it in my face!”