Even if they blocked it in the OS you’d still be able to block with an off device network solution like pihole. Or just use alternatives to the offending apps.

Even if they blocked it in the OS you’d still be able to block with an off device network solution like pihole. Or just use alternatives to the offending apps. I don’t mind Apple’s stock software and try to use it in most cases to avoid the software tinkering trap, but it’s not like there’s any that’s best in class/irreplaceable. I think the commenters objection is more about principle.