I think analyzing the reasons why a technological change is proposed is directly on point. Yes, there are other reasons as well, but the benefit of obsoleting 50 years of headphones is a fantastic way to gouge the consumer.

I'll agree the parent comment is not a good one, but Hacker News is absolutely a place to talk about things like CEO compensation. It is not a tech-only venue.

oh yes it is relevant to discussion, much more than your comment for example