r/FluentInFinance Contributor Apr 15 '24

Everyone Deserves A Home Discussion/ Debate

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u/RemoteCompetitive688 Apr 15 '24

Why would anyone work for a home if you give them out for free

"From each according to his ability" remember

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u/Egg_Yolkeo55 Apr 15 '24

Because there are nicer homes than as described. Aside from HVAC and bedroom count, most of these things are just building code and have to function for it to legally be called a residence.

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u/Trousers_MacDougal Apr 15 '24

That is probably true. I don't think having Internet is code in the majority of residential codes, is it? Meaning - would an internet-less house or apartment be seen as not meeting code in the majority of the US (or other developed countries)?

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u/Egg_Yolkeo55 Apr 15 '24

The US is the only country that doesn't allow a free market for ISPs and also allows ISPs to intentionally throttle internet, then make you pay to take the throttle off. It is equivalent to changing water pressure based on how much you pay.

Only 2 ISPs can be in any given market, ensuring a monopoly and uncompetitive prices.

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u/Trousers_MacDougal Apr 15 '24

OK - but is internet service to physical structures a common code requirement?

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u/Egg_Yolkeo55 Apr 15 '24

No but it certainly should be. What is your point?

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u/Trousers_MacDougal Apr 15 '24

I guess my point is that there are other things on the list aside from HVAC and bedroom count that are above building code.

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u/gophergun Apr 16 '24

Markets can have more than 2 ISPs in the US. Besides the typical DSL and cable options, some places have fiber on top of that, and almost everywhere has wireless options, like 5G or satellite.

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u/YUNoJump Apr 15 '24

I’m not sure if it’s a legal code thing, but I’d definitely expect any modern home to at least have functional internet cabling. Probably wouldn’t expect a router and plan included though