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Search for it on Utoob, seems censorship in the UK is on red alert.....   =#FF0000No, it was explained politely enough that you are not allowed to post direct links to YouTube unless you can demonstrate ownership of the item you are linking to. I also pointed out that there is no issue in explaining what the item is and where it can be found. Wanderer. | 
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 If products don't become obsolete, then there is little incentive to buy replacements for that item. I do wonder how many people who moan about planned obsolescence have iPhones, for instance.
 
 
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 If products don't become obsolete, then there is little incentive to buy replacements for that item. I do wonder how many people who moan about planned obsolescence have iPhones, for instance.'"
 
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 If products don't become obsolete, then there is little incentive to buy replacements for that item. I do wonder how many people who moan about planned obsolescence have iPhones, for instance.'"
 
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Well you say that - and largely you're absolutely correct - but where I'd make a more nuanced comment is that most of consider that we have little choice but to own/buy a fridge or a washing machine.
 
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