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The idea that Apple is worried about what it exposes kids to is apparent in the "over 17" pop up. The idea that Apple is worried about exposing kids to gay sex
by tjmaxal 16y ago
The idea that Apple is worried about what it exposes kids to is apparent in the "over 17" pop up.
The idea that Apple is worried about exposing kids to gay sex is just laughable.
- ryanhuff 16y agoReally? Isn't it clear that Apple is positioning the ipod/iphone as the non-porn device? See Steve Job's multiple mentions of Android as the porn device. http://techcrunch.com/2010/04/19/steve-jobs-android-porn/ http://techcrunch.com/2010/04/19/steve-jobs-android-porn/ http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/04/steve-jobs-porn/ http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/04/steve-jobs-porn/ http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2010/04/20/steve-jobs-email-repeats-android-porn-claim/ http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2010/04/20/steve-jobs-email-rep... Look, this is business. Apple isn't out to rid the world of adult material. But it is worried how parents might view their products. The kid market is significant, but if parents are worried that they're handing over a device that has a negative stigma, they'll buy a DS or something else.
- drivebyacct 16y agoThis just in, kissing = gay sex. Also, tjmaxal is defending apple and homophobia up and down this thread.
- ryanhuff 16y agoDespite your personal views of whether this material is suitable for general consumption, wouldn't you agree that many parents would have concerns with their kids having access to the material presented in this comic?
- drivebyacct 16y agoYes. This is not reason enough for Apple to censor it which is what this discussion boils down to. Is it okay for Apple to censor interracial couples in comics? Come on, this is the 21st century. Apple has no place censoring this. Should we have a homo-flag to qualify apps as suitable or not suitable for bigots?