Confederate flag ban adopted by Apple

[The Black Forrest]

Slavery. The "State Right" of slavery.

Why do some people insist in saying that flag is a symbol of States' rights? Jesus H. Christ on a stick.

Oh let's not take the tangent of slavery and the meaning of the flag........

[Fanosolia]

Look I've admitted this is a extreme but not selling a particular item that doesn't line up with a policy of an entity, is not the same as not being able to shop there at all. That is a completely different level.

What policy? One that's strictly against racial hatred/prejudice in all its forms? Then why is Apple still selling apps with Nazi swastikas and Adolf Hitler's mug on them? This has nothing to do with being principled. It's all about bowing to trends in public opinion.

Yeah, this is nothing more then a PR stunt, I didn't deny that. I'm trying to say that not selling an item because of a decision, smart or not, is not discrimination. In this context, maybe favoritism. Still bad, but not the same.

[Furry Alairia and Algeria]

But I will continue to buy Apple products for the quality. I don't concern myself too much with the politics of the manufacturers. This is completely in line with how I don't inquire whether or not my clothes were made in a sweatshop or whether my walkman was put together by exploited factory workers.

If it works, if it looks shiny and hip, and the price and quality is good, then I buy. At worst this ban on Confederate items just leaves a slight bitter taste in my mouth. But overall the product quality of Apple prevails.

>Apple

>Quality

...Sorry? What was the punchline? Apple stuff isn't well made. It's made to break as quickly as possible so that you have to pay their exorbitant prices to replace it.

This isn't a discussion on how easily apple products break

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Why do some people insist in saying that flag is a symbol of States' rights? Jesus H. Christ on a stick.

Oh let's not take the tangent of slavery and the meaning of the flag........

Not going to, really. But I'm just curious.

[The Black Forrest]

Oh let's not take the tangent of slavery and the meaning of the flag........

Not going to, really. But I'm just curious.

It's going on here viewtopic.php?f=20&t=345285

[Infected Mushroom]

But I will continue to buy Apple products for the quality. I don't concern myself too much with the politics of the manufacturers. This is completely in line with how I don't inquire whether or not my clothes were made in a sweatshop or whether my walkman was put together by exploited factory workers.

If it works, if it looks shiny and hip, and the price and quality is good, then I buy. At worst this ban on Confederate items just leaves a slight bitter taste in my mouth. But overall the product quality of Apple prevails.

>Apple

>Quality

...Sorry? What was the punchline? Apple stuff isn't well made. It's made to break as quickly as possible so that you have to pay their exorbitant prices to replace it.

What do you mean?

I am very satisfied with the design, user friendliness, style and design of the Mac and the iPhone. And they haven't been breaking down.

[Honnen]

Also because the Declaration of Independence wasn't written about tax evasion in the sense that the Declarations as to the Reasons of Secession were written about slavery.

Slavery is mentioned in some of the seceding declaration but it is not the only reason.

It never was. The Civil War wasn't all about slavery, I learned it a long time ago in high school.

k are ou southern? I heard thats what they teach in that area, and we definitely did not go to the same highschool.

[Infected Mushroom]

Slavery is mentioned in some of the seceding declaration but it is not the only reason.

It never was. The Civil War wasn't all about slavery, I learned it a long time ago in high school.

k are ou southern? I heard thats what they teach in that area, and we definitely did not go to the same highschool.

No. I don't come from the South. I come from Quebec.

[The Black Forrest]

Slavery is mentioned in some of the seceding declaration but it is not the only reason.

It never was. The Civil War wasn't all about slavery, I learned it a long time ago in high school.

k are ou southern? I heard thats what they teach in that area, and we definitely did not go to the same highschool.

He is arguing the same thing over here: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=345285

[Infected Mushroom]

k are ou southern? I heard thats what they teach in that area, and we definitely did not go to the same highschool.

He is arguing the same thing over here: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=345285

Should I be arguing two different things on two different threads on a similar topic?

[Ruridova]

Personally, I don't particularly care about pieces of colored fabric, but banning every app with the Confederate flag- including history apps and strategy games- seems outright absurd and really kind of unjustified.

[Honnen]

>Apple

>Quality

...Sorry? What was the punchline? Apple stuff isn't well made. It's made to break as quickly as possible so that you have to pay their exorbitant prices to replace it.

What do you mean?

I am very satisfied with the design, user friendliness, style and design of the Mac and the iPhone. And they haven't been breaking down.

Eh, apples alright.

[Laerod]

Also because the Declaration of Independence wasn't written about tax evasion in the sense that the Declarations as to the Reasons of Secession were written about slavery.

Slavery is mentioned in some of the seceding declaration but it is not the only reason.

In some? Find me one that doesn't mention it at all. I dare you.

It never was. The Civil War wasn't all about slavery, I learned it a long time ago in high school.

Do yourself a favor and learn harder.

[Teemant]

Personally, I don't particularly care about pieces of colored fabric, but banning every app with the Confederate flag- including history apps and strategy games- seems outright absurd and really kind of unjustified.

Probably will be used as a precedent to ban even more symbols.

[Eastern Equestria]

But I will continue to buy Apple products for the quality. I don't concern myself too much with the politics of the manufacturers. This is completely in line with how I don't inquire whether or not my clothes were made in a sweatshop or whether my walkman was put together by exploited factory workers.

If it works, if it looks shiny and hip, and the price and quality is good, then I buy. At worst this ban on Confederate items just leaves a slight bitter taste in my mouth. But overall the product quality of Apple prevails.

>Apple

>Quality

...Sorry? What was the punchline? Apple stuff isn't well made. It's made to break as quickly as possible so that you have to pay their exorbitant prices to replace it.

Planned obsolescence is hardly unique to Apple, but

This isn't a discussion on how easily apple products break

[Infected Mushroom]

What do you mean?

I am very satisfied with the design, user friendliness, style and design of the Mac and the iPhone. And they haven't been breaking down.

Eh, apples alright.

Its the best.

I consider them a peerless industry leader. There is no alternative. Not for me.

Sure I might be a bit annoyed that they would discriminate against Confederates, but I judge by the merit of the products they create. You can just tell that when they build something... there's always a vision and its always about quality, heart and flair.

[Infected Mushroom]

>Apple

>Quality

...Sorry? What was the punchline? Apple stuff isn't well made. It's made to break as quickly as possible so that you have to pay their exorbitant prices to replace it.

Apple wouldn't do that. They are a good company.

Do you have proof?

[Vassenor]

Eh, apples alright.

Its the best.

I consider them a peerless industry leader. There is no alternative. Not for me.

Sure I might be a bit annoyed that they would discriminate against Confederates, but I judge by the merit of the products they create. You can just tell that when they build something... there's always a vision and its always about quality, heart and flair.

Which is why my MacBook has been the only computer I've ever owned to be killed by hardware failure.

[Arcturus Novus]

Oh no, a private corporation has made a perfeectly legitimate decision! Anarchy will reign in the streets!

But honestly, who cares? This isn't hurting anyone. Though I'm a little sad to see historical games pulled off the proverbial shelves, this is the company's decision.

[Eastern Equestria]

Apple wouldn't do that. They are a good company.

Do you have proof?

I'm not the one who made the claim.

[Infected Mushroom]

Its the best.

I consider them a peerless industry leader. There is no alternative. Not for me.

Sure I might be a bit annoyed that they would discriminate against Confederates, but I judge by the merit of the products they create. You can just tell that when they build something... there's always a vision and its always about quality, heart and flair.

Which is why my MacBook has been the only computer I've ever owned to be killed by hardware failure.

for me its the opposite (most of my other computers failed due to deteriorating fans or virus attacks... but not Apple's stuff)

[Infected Mushroom]

Apple wouldn't do that. They are a good company.

Do you have proof?

I'm not the one who made the claim.

I have a feeling this is just a rumour started by Apple's rivals to try and undermine the company... probably from Microsoft. I wouldn't put too much stock on it.

[Honnen]

Oh no, a private corporation has made a perfeectly legitimate decision! Anarchy will reign in the streets!

But honestly, who cares? This isn't hurting anyone. Though I'm a little sad to see historical games pulled off the proverbial shelves, this is the company's decision.

Even if its stupid. But hey, as long as the government isnt the one censoring it.

[Infected Mushroom]

Oh no, a private corporation has made a perfeectly legitimate decision! Anarchy will reign in the streets!

But honestly, who cares? This isn't hurting anyone. Though I'm a little sad to see historical games pulled off the proverbial shelves, this is the company's decision.

This is what I'm tempted to say every single time an NSG thread comes up that's about some supposedly shocking news

Hey I'm still going to buy Apple's stuff. I doubt this is going to impact the economy or anyone's personal lives all that much. Even the Confederates can just buy their games from other places.

[Laerod]

Apple wouldn't do that. They are a good company.

Do you have proof?

First bit is a complete and total lie given how Steve Jobs spent years engaging in wage theft across the entirety of silicon valley. But yeah, Apple includes built-to-fail features such as non-removable batteries.