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Swagger · 06-29-2009, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by JSchu22

I understand engaging in intelligent dialogue around this subject, given the popularity of the App Store and porn of course so please don't take this as a criticism of the thread. I've just grown so frustrated with public reaction to the choices Apple makes these days. What I can't stop shaking my head about is how common the questioning of Apple's decisions in regards to the App Store have become. When did we as the consumer become Apple executives that have a say in what is and isn't available, beyond the decisions we make with our purchases? Present company excluded (you have all made some very intelligent comments so far), there is so much "entitlement" going on all over the internet and it's ridiculous. Many people now take a company's decision so personally that it almost makes you feel like Steve Jobs just ran over their dog.

To comment specifically about the OP's question- Apple can do what they want with their store. Sometimes that has lacked a little transparency but in this case it's pretty clear: no porn. Yes anyone can access this content all over the internet but that's not the point. Apple clearly does not want to be associated with it and should be applauded for not just chasing the cash.

Let me say that I have no problem with porn before my view is dismissed as fanboyism.

When a company propels itself into iconic status. People watch and comment on every move the company makes. It's all part of super stardom and I'm sure Apple enjoys every bit of it. The more conversation, the more question, the criticism and the praise all build hype. Hype equals profits. Mark

06-29-2009, 07:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
Swagger Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 2,169 Thanks: 205 Thanked 132 Times in 105 Posts	Originally Posted by JSchu22 I understand engaging in intelligent dialogue around this subject, given the popularity of the App Store and porn of course so please don't take this as a criticism of the thread. I've just grown so frustrated with public reaction to the choices Apple makes these days. What I can't stop shaking my head about is how common the questioning of Apple's decisions in regards to the App Store have become. When did we as the consumer become Apple executives that have a say in what is and isn't available, beyond the decisions we make with our purchases? Present company excluded (you have all made some very intelligent comments so far), there is so much "entitlement" going on all over the internet and it's ridiculous. Many people now take a company's decision so personally that it almost makes you feel like Steve Jobs just ran over their dog. To comment specifically about the OP's question- Apple can do what they want with their store. Sometimes that has lacked a little transparency but in this case it's pretty clear: no porn. Yes anyone can access this content all over the internet but that's not the point. Apple clearly does not want to be associated with it and should be applauded for not just chasing the cash. Let me say that I have no problem with porn before my view is dismissed as fanboyism. When a company propels itself into iconic status. People watch and comment on every move the company makes. It's all part of super stardom and I'm sure Apple enjoys every bit of it. The more conversation, the more question, the criticism and the praise all build hype. Hype equals profits. Mark __________________ Constantly having to be tethered to a charger is NOT MOBILE in my opinion (I.e., iPhone 3GS battery).