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Dude, maybe cool down a little. I understand you feel really strongly about this, but there's no need for personal attacks. We're all dealing with the implicati

• echelon 6y ago
  > but there's no need for personal attacks It wasn't a personal attack, unless "They worked at Apple and probably have a different perception" is a personal attack. I don't harbor any ill will against you. Characterizing my words that way is disingenuous. > This is a nuanced issue. From my perspective, it's black and white. Apple is clearly taking advantage of market forces and is hurting small players. > your arguments will bear way more weight if you do away with the histrionics. The arguments that are heard are the ones that engender empathy. We've been at the point of logical discussion for years, and that hasn't gotten us anywhere. Now the outrage has come to a boil, and I won't censor myself or pretend this is a friendly game of sports. Apple is a trillion dollar vampire. I'm letting my representatives know that.
  • bhupy 6y ago
    > From my perspective, it's black and white. You're probably on the wrong forum, then. Either that or you'll have to understand that not everybody sees this as black and white, and maybe understand exactly why. > Apple is a trillion dollar vampire. I'm letting my representatives know that. I wish you and your crusade the best of luck.