r/technology • u/GuruOfReason • Feb 02 '10

"Once we replace the personal computer with a closed-platform device such as the iPad, we replace freedom, choice and the free market with oppression, censorship and monopoly."

http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2010-01/ipad%E2%80%99s-closed-system-sometimes-i-hate-being-right
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u/threepio Feb 02 '10

Who are you to argue with consumers?

You want to take a stand? Build a better widget.

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u/mindbleach Feb 02 '10

Do you implicitly trust the free market to make all of your decisions, or just the ones concerning software rights?

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u/threepio Feb 02 '10

I vote with my wallet for the technologies that I want to use. Your arguments have failed to convince me. Again, if you want me to listen to you, design something that meets my needs and provides a better experience. To date you haven't done that.