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Apple is not censoring anything, they are only regulating what can be sold in their store. They do not have a monopoly/single-handed-control on eBook distributi
by Cookingboy 14y ago
Apple is not censoring anything, they are only regulating what can be sold in their store. They do not have a monopoly/single-handed-control on eBook distribution, let alone publishing in general. Your local Barnes & Noble probably does not carry hardcore porn, but it would be crazy to call B&N's policy being some form of malicious censorship.
- cgranade 14y agoGiven that they have unilateral control as to what can be installed on non-jailbroken devices, that's rather a cop-out. Apple does have a complete monopoly on content that can be purchased for use with iOS devices. If you don't like B&N's policies, you can very often find another retailer with better policies, but this is not at all the case if you are looking for software compatible with iOS.
- Cookingboy 14y agoSo? Accusing Apple having a monopoly on iOS contents regulation is like complaining Honda having a monopoly on Civic's engine parts (Yes, there are after-market parts, and yes, those WILL void any factory warranty). They make their own devices and they can decide however they want to regular its hardware/software/ecosystem, but they don't have a monopoly on mobile electronics so you are free to choose any alternatives. Calling a company having a monopoly over their own product is simply silly.