Trump may be the beginning of the end for ‘enshittification’ – this is our chance to make tech good again
— Cory Doctorow ( @pluralistic)
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/10/trump-beginning-of-end-enshittification-make-tech-good-again
Better than the average Guardian piece on tech.
@njr @pluralistic Cory, I wonder if you can comment on this objection, which claims that WTO rules would block the strategy you propose - https://old.reddit.com/r/ukpolitics/comments/1q9200w/trump_may_be_the_beginning_of_the_end_for/nysnibh/ ?
#enshittification #wto #tariffs
@CGM @njr They 100% do not. Under the TRIPS (the WTO's IP chapter) and the WCT and the WPPT ("The Internet Treaties") parties are only required to prohibit circumvention IN CONNECTION WITH INFRINGEMENT. There is no copyright infringement in installing a third-party app store, using generic ink, or letting an independent mechanic fix your car or tractor.
