But I'm sure the extensive criticism that Apple receives here is all clear-eyed, eh? According to the poll, the public loves Apple, but they are routinely pumme

But I'm sure the extensive criticism that Apple receives here is all clear-eyed, eh? According to the poll, the public loves Apple, but they are routinely pummeled on HN. I note that, just in casual reading, I can count 20+ user names who are Google employees. That's people who have actually commented and self-identified as Google employees, meaning that the actual number of voters is of course much higher. What effect do you think that might have on objectivity? As an aside, I'm disappointed that people continue to reward your insults with up votes. It's pretty well known that that's not how you're supposed to behave here.