Would you say someone restoring an old car should recycle it instead? If an archaeologist finds an old buried tool should they recycle it? The rosetta stone is made from valuable silica, let’s recycle that too!
People are allowed to enjoy things. If having a couple of old computers makes someone happy, isn’t that better than them buying new things instead?
The step before “recycle” is “reuse”
People reusing 30yo computer is legendary, as in the rarity.
Industry use. Pretty common.
I don’t think most industries are buying used consumer electronics.
No, what i meant is, industry has pretty often a old DOS, NT or XP running on original hardware.
I know, but the problem OP has is with people recycling consumer electronics that never would have been used for industrial purposes.
What those “enthusiasts” do with the old machinery isn’t reusing. It is hoarding.
Would you say someone restoring an old car should recycle it instead? If an archaeologist finds an old buried tool should they recycle it? The rosetta stone is made from valuable silica, let’s recycle that too!
People are allowed to enjoy things. If having a couple of old computers makes someone happy, isn’t that better than them buying new things instead?
Even if you collect garbage, it is still stupid to whine that garbage is recycled.
It’s not hoarding as long as it doesn’t impair your ability to lead a normal life in a livable home. Beyond that, to each their hobbies.