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So technically they could restrict every device then even if you bought it.
Yeah, but of course they are not going to do that on MY device, so its obviously ok.
Interesting they are saying this outloud...its almost like they are trying a strategy of determinism.
They can go F themselves, they need to be reminded of what happens to when authority tries conformity
[https://archive.org/details/1983-30sec]
Funny u bring this ad, wasn’t Apple who also used this as well?
They produced it...offering their product as a solution to the conformity being imposed. They are now. who they warned us against
“Die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain” really aught to apply to corporations more than people.
With the leadership at the helm, new ideals, new financial goals - it’s inevitable.
If you want to be a non-conformist, you need to dress just like us, and talk just like us, and listen to the same music we listen to…
What happens is that consumers roll over and take it. Especially considering if apple is doing it, it's only a matter of time before Android does as well and that eliminates all viable choices for non-techie people
Uuuh yeah just like with any proprietary device or software in the world with a network connection and an auto update feature. That shouldnt be news to anyone.
Its the shift of tone that bothers me, for years it was 'we would never infringe' we all suspected they may. Suddenly they are not only saying they will do it, they are even telling us its a service we should pay for. The amount of people on board with this scares me.
They've always been able to