Repairability is a big concern for me for the majority of things I purchase and use on a daily basis. All my computers, car, clothing, furniture in the apartment. Some things are more repairable than others, like a computer is obviously based on specific parts I can purchase online where as my clothing just needs a needle and thread. Still, keeping repair in mind when possible is important to me for a few reasons:
1. I like my items old and lasting because it makes them more personal and gives it history.
2. There is a sense of pride when you fix something, whether that be a coffee table or a bug in software.
3. Reduce waste.
4. Save money.
Repair (especially in technology and cars) has become more and more locked down and difficult, and the right to repair is one I think we need to continue to strive for.
5. Avoid having to set up a new device everytime something breaks.
6. Repairability often comes hand in hand with better control over what a device does/does not enforce about how I can use it. (Read: better Linux/FOSS support without garbage bloatware.
1. I like my items old and lasting because it makes them more personal and gives it history.
2. There is a sense of pride when you fix something, whether that be a coffee table or a bug in software.
3. Reduce waste.
4. Save money.
Repair (especially in technology and cars) has become more and more locked down and difficult, and the right to repair is one I think we need to continue to strive for.