funkycarrot

funkycarrot , 13 days ago

I used to hold the same opinion you do, but after reading this article, reality caught up with me:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/17/technology/apple-china-censorship-data.html

If you want a shorter version of this that puts the consequences into perspective, I recommend one of Cory Doctorow's blog posts: https://pluralistic.net/2021/05/18/unhealthy-balance-sheet/#think-manorialism

Taking the above behavior into account, Apple's value proposition for anyone that cares about digital sovereignty is extremely brittle. I've decided not to invest any further into their tech. Is it the worst evil that roams earth? No. But does it logically follow that you should defend all their practices? Also no.

After reading the above, it shouldn't surprise your that Apple spies on their users too, if only a bit less than, say, Facebook/Meta:
https://pluralistic.net/2022/11/14/luxury-surveillance/#liar-liar

Hope you can approach this with an open mind. I know it's hard, I certainly didn't want to start doubting what I thought was a valiant defender of consumer privacy. Cases like the San Bernardino shooter were testaments for Apple's commitment to me. It turns out that's only half the story though.

funkycarrot , 1 month ago

Exactly. We already have stuff like OpenStax. Great content, but comparatively little adoption by faculties.

funkycarrot , 4 months ago

ok I actually fell for this–

funkycarrot , 4 months ago

Isn't forced arbitration when the jury deciding on the case is on the payroll of the company you're having the problem with in the first place?

funkycarrot , 4 months ago

Ah, interesting...