Comments on: The unedifying arrogance of Apple

By: Randalynn

Randalynn — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:00:33 +0000

The entire controversy is ludicrous. Don’t you think these companies have better things to do then track individuals? The reasons they collected that information had nothing to do with Machiavellian plans for world domination by discovering one of their iPhone users had a bagel and coffee at the Einstein Bagels at the corner of Fifth and Dupree. Apple is doing just what they said, collecting data to improve their network database. If you’re really worried that you’re being watched, here’s an aluminum foil hat with your name on it. The entire world has drunk the media KoolAid full of fear, uncertainty and doubt, so everyone starts jumping to the conclusion that Steve Jobs is some kind of Bond villain with the need to keep tabs on EVERY customer. Come on, people. It’s called perspective. *sigh* Get some, please?

By: Alan Smithie

Alan Smithie — Tue, 10 May 2011 12:19:55 +0000

Apologies Barry, thanks.

Given this began about Apple and arrogance, do you have anything more to add about ethics?

By: Barry Collins

Barry Collins — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:45:17 +0000

William/Alan – a reminder to keep your posts civil and on-topic, or else we’ll block future posts.

Thanks

Barry Collins
Editor

By: William

William — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:37:50 +0000

@Alan…. Oh come on, you live in you’re own little world there. Your take on definition and grammar are just your own.

I don’t have to defend Apple’s contracts, nor do I think your understanding of them can approach any kind of accuracy…. unless of course you are one of the lawyers on the case and not just reading the press (don’t answer that, it’s rhetorical).

You are clearly argumentative, self congratulating, deluded, and not worthy of my further response, which you are clearly trolling to get out of me.

toodle-pip yourself.

By: Alan Smithie

Alan Smithie — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:11:09 +0000

Oh, btw, you never did answer my question over why you endorse a company that continues to maintain its contract with an employer whose workers committed suicide because of its practices.

Apple did not buy themselves out of a contract but maintained the one thay had with Foxconn, just paid a bit extra in sympathy money after they had been found out. That is not an appropriate level of ethical concern from an employer.

As for MS, I’m unaware they have had anyone commit suicide because of human rights abuses. It would be helpful if you could supply non-libelous information to the contrary so I can revise my own buying policies.

Two-dle-pip.

By: Alan Smithie

Alan Smithie — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:01:14 +0000

Oh dear. This is descending into parody and the sort of response we’ll get off Disco181, soon…

Best check a dictionary for the observation that you accused me of just then. Obtuse and clever are opposites.

As for the clarity, your grammar could lead the sentence to read as if I’m denying my persona. Which when read could mean you were implying it was I who was exercising considerable form.

For which I thank you.

You could, of course, have been meaning I was denying myself an object of your desire but it helps if you said that.

Toodle-pip.

By: William

William — Tue, 10 May 2011 10:25:52 +0000

@Alan…. You’re trying to be far too obtuse & clever…… It doesn’t work.
Where did I say you’re stylish exactly?
Are you sure MS doesn’t exploit anyone?

By: Alan Smithie

Alan Smithie — Tue, 10 May 2011 08:46:08 +0000

Thanks William.

As said, I don’t have to. It does just fine, thanks…

And thanks for thinking I’m stylish. That’s very kind of you. The content’s there, you’ve just got to look a bit deeper.

Btw, may I ask I question: does endorsing those who willingly exploit the rights of other human beings not clash with your piano-black finish?

By: William

William — Mon, 09 May 2011 23:27:34 +0000

@Alan… I know how computers work too funnily enough, and Apple’s do just fine thanks.
You’re only denying yourself if you think they’re form over function.
Good luck “modding” Windows Mobile “as and when required”.

By: Alan Smithie

Alan Smithie — Mon, 09 May 2011 11:11:51 +0000

Blast…

Suffering the same typo issues as others round here…

Sorry.