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Wow. Is there any way Apple can ever be perceived as honest in their decisions? And by the way, why do we even attach this human categories to an entity that i

Wow. Is there any way Apple can ever be perceived as honest in their decisions? And by the way, why do we even attach this human categories to an entity that in itself only has the maximization of profits as its incentive? If anything, this proves that Regulation Works! Big tech Leviathans can be steered if their lobbyists lose, and if governments take informed decisions about how to drive change. This is a rare exception where the US govt hasn’t abdicated to its role, and this is the natural consequence, with Apple - we can give ‘em that - accepting this as best as it can by fulfilling its shareholder and profit-making duties.

FireBeyond 3y ago
> Wow. Is there any way Apple can ever be perceived as honest in their decisions? Perhaps by explaining why they changed their mind? What factored into it, and why they had adopted the previous stance - in a meaningful way, i.e., not just vapid "protect our customers" when several of their previous moves (having genuine Apple parts seized by Customs for 'trademark' issues) have been plainly self-interest. And by explaining how they intend to make this a way of life going forward, not just a token or begrudged minimum effort offering.
matheusmoreira 3y ago
> Is there any way Apple can ever be perceived as honest in their decisions? Sure. We will perceive them as honest if they choose to do the right thing regardless of financial impact and completely of their own accord. If governments had to step in and force them to do things, it's just damage control.