Today’s bans on DIY repairs of everything from cell phones to tractors grew out of Hollywood’s fear of videotaping

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Corporate use of copyright to restrict DIY repairs harms consumer rights and sustainability. | While the article exposes a systemic misuse of copyright law that harms sustainability, equity, and consumer autonomy, it also contributes to public understanding and potential reform. The net ethical impact is negative due to entrenched corporate practices that obstruct repair, increase waste, and violate labor and environmental principles, though awareness-raising provides a pathway to change.