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Maybe be the change you want to see in the world and don't use/support the most closed ecosystem? The alternatives are not prefect, nothing is. But they are al
by tjoff 2y ago
Maybe be the change you want to see in the world and don't use/support the most closed ecosystem?
The alternatives are not prefect, nothing is. But they are all more open and that is something we can build upon.
- secstate 2y agoSo true. Fun to point out all the flaws in the other major tech companies, but the locked nature of Apple, while seemingly providing opportunities for "security", also makes you feel like cattle in a feed lot when you try do something they don't want you to do. Safari faults aside, I've never felt more constrained by the whims of a corporation than when I try to reset the password on my Apple ID. Even remembering the process makes me a little feel a little claustrophobic.
- Nevermark 2y agoThis is a generic response that often follows specific complaints about some small aspect of an ecosystem, that trivializes the significance of individuals' ecosystem choices. The most likely reason people complain about something specific in an ecosystem, as apposed to the whole ecosystem, is ... because that is the level of problem they have. Without a LOT more information, "move out of the country", "breakup" level advice is not much help.
- tjoff 2y agoLets not talk it up more than necessary, staying within the ecosystem is mostly a convenience. I appreciate the reluctance to change over something minor, the point is a bit broader though. Be aware and maybe consider it for the future.