#BoycottApple internet protest on fire across Google+, Twitter, Reddit

[Eric Veteran]

Could we please stick to the topic?

Hint: This thread is not about other Neowin users.

[simplezz]

http://www.businessi...1#ixzz1zUwcWD6L Btw, the protest/movement has spread to Twitter and Reddit like wildfire. The photos and comments on so many of them are hilarious.

Made me laugh. Good one Boz :)

[Som]

Sorry but I'm not debating about Apple suing everyone. They shouldn't, it's anti-competitive.

I was arguing his "argument" about how Apple designs are boring and should change.

fair enough but its part of the bigger picture, apple aren't innovating anymore, they are frightened of the competition and are tyring to remove it instead of trying to work with them and make a better product for everyone

btw don't samsung make the screens that are in the ipad?

[Som]

Apple users don't hold the patent on being pretentious, so...

ah they do LOL!!!

[evo_spook]

Boycott Apple, Boycott Google, Boycott MS, Boycott Nokia, Boycott Samsung

I read on the front page all the time how technies seem to think they know better then the "average" person, really they just come across as sad idiots wasting their time on nothing important and being a sports fan using tech manufacturers as teams.

[techbeck]

Boycott Apple, Boycott Google, Boycott MS, Boycott Nokia, Boycott Samsung

I read on the front page all the time how technies seem to think they know better then the "average" person, really they just come across as sad idiots wasting their time on nothing important and being a sports fan using tech manufacturers as teams.

Its called a debate/discussion. People do it all the time even professionally and on a broad range of topics.

[evo_spook]

Its called a debate/discussion

Really? lol

[techbeck]

Really? lol

yup

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/debate

[dead.cell]

Boycott Apple, Boycott Google, Boycott MS, Boycott Nokia, Boycott Samsung

I read on the front page all the time how technies seem to think they know better then the "average" person, really they just come across as sad idiots wasting their time on nothing important and being a sports fan using tech manufacturers as teams.

Totally agree.

I don't see how this protest will really hurt Apple either. Any fan of Android obviously wouldn't be buying an iPhone or iPad anyway, would they? Derp.

Its called a debate/discussion. People do it all the time even professionally and on a broad range of topics.

That's all fine and dandy, but half the time people get into these threads to call each other names. I mean, we're getting into who has what in their signature now. :no:

(not calling you out either as I often agree with you, just making a point)

[techbeck]

I don't see how this protest will really hurt Apple either. Any fan of Android obviously wouldn't be buying an iPhone or iPad anyway, wouldn't they? Derp.

It wont hurt Apple at all. Just some people trying to feel important. I still recommend Apple products to people and will continue to do so. (I explain other choices to) Banning products or boycotting just isnt good for anyone or competition.

[Syanide]

Boycott Apple, Boycott Google, Boycott MS, Boycott Nokia, Boycott Samsung

I read on the front page all the time how technies seem to think they know better then the "average" person, really they just come across as sad idiots wasting their time on nothing important and being a sports fan using tech manufacturers as teams.

Best. Quote. Ever. I want to tattoo this.

[evo_spook]

yup

http://dictionary.re...m/browse/debate

Maybe people should try it then, instead of the usual, you're a fanboy, Ban this, hope this dies discussion, don't shy away, your as guilty, stopping reading someones post that you didn't agree with.

Whats the most laughable, is the term fanboy is tossed around by people who are as guilty if not more so then the one they are calling.

Its a gadget! They are all suing each other, they are not football teams.

I have a iPad, I have a galaxy tab cause I wanted to try out the different operating systems. I hear the differences of opinion and see what the outcomes are, I want Android to survive, I want iOS to continue, I don't want one to banned from sale, but I also look in disdain on Samsungs original lack of originality that seems standard for Korean and Chinese manufacturers.

The worst is when someone brings up the old Chinese poor labour not seeming to understand

A) Their Gadget is built in a similar factory

B) Korea is just as bad

[techbeck]

Maybe people should try it then, instead of the usual, you're a fanboy, Ban this, hope this dies discussion, don't shy away, your as guilty, stopping readying someones post that you didn't agree with.

Whats the most laughable, is the term fanboy is tossed around by people who are as guilty if not more so then the one they are calling.

Its a gadget! They are all suing each other, they are not football teams.

I dont toss out the word fanboy or troll myself. Those just stirr up problems. As for not responding because I dont agree, furthest from the truth for me. I dont respond when I am insulted tho.

And yes, this is a debate but things do get out of hand. Nature of debates, even professionally things get out of control sometimes.

[Ryoken]

Of course you can blame Apple. There's something called business ethics you know. Trying to prevent competition and innovation by abusing a flawed patent system is at best unethical.

There is no such thing as Business Ethics.. anyone who says there is, is delusional.

Microsoft used to buy companies just to shut them down.. Google manipulates search results, and keeps massive records on everything everyone does.. Hardware manufactures have been suing eachother since the beginning of patent law..

Apple has done NOTHING new. They just got more press before it..

Before the popularity of iPhone, and Apple, no one would have cared.. They wouldn't even be news stories on them, much less front page news like there is now.

[Rippleman]

You think most would have bigger problems than what a phone makers does... Get a life...

[dead.cell]

There is no such thing as Business Ethics.. anyone who says there is, is delusional.

Microsoft used to buy companies just to shut them down.. Google manipulates search results, and keeps massive records on everything everyone does.. Hardware manufactures have been suing eachother since the beginning of patent law..

Apple has done NOTHING new. They just got more press before it..

Before the popularity of iPhone, and Apple, no one would have cared.. They wouldn't even be news stories on them, much less front page news like there is now.

It's like people have either a really short attention span / memory, or they're kids posting who don't know anything about what went on more than 5 years ago. :pinch:

[ShMaunder]

Meh, don't really agree. The patent system is at the heart of the problem. Everyone outside of the US should be boycotting the US Patent System until it is fixed - that would create a **** storm.

[Ryoken]

I agree 100% the Patent system is ****ed.. It needs an overhaul.. TILL then however I'm not gonna yell at a company who is working within it, even moreso when they aren't alone, but are getting all the flack.

[nominak]

I agree 100% the Patent system is ****ed.. It needs an overhaul.. TILL then however I'm not gonna yell at a company who is working within it, even moreso when they aren't alone, but are getting all the flack.

Exactly. And it's not like Apple are trying to get all of Samsungs phones banned. Just specific devices. And i'm sure there are companies who are suing Apple for infringements as well. But nope, Boz wont report on that now will he?

http://thenextweb.com/apple/2012/03/16/apple-sued-by-trans-video-electronics-over-digital-video-distribution-patents/

http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/08/16/htc-sues-apple-for-you-guessed-it-patent-infringement/

http://www.kitguru.net/apple/slyvia/apple-sued-for-infringing-on-eight-patents/

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/apple-sued-over-voicemail-patent-infringement/70031

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2012/04/apple-sued-for-use-of-touchscreen-technologies-in-iphone-ipad.html

#BOYCOTTCOMPANIESWHOSUEAPPLE

[Motoko.]

I'll like this on Facebook, maybe we can fix this like we fixed Kony.

"Nexus 2012"

[nominak]

I think Kony is actually successful.. all African countries have created a unified military force to hunt Kony. It's a matter of time when they will catch him and the campaign Kony2012 was actually a very big part of that. I think they already caught his second in charge.

If you really believe the Kony campaign was successful... then.... BAHAHAHAHAH... Good one.

[Noir Angel]

I've been doing this for years anyway, I simply refuse to buy overpriced crap.

[Rudy]

So people who were never planning to buy an Apple products are not going to buy Apple products? I'm shocked

[nub]

There is no such thing as Business Ethics.. anyone who says there is, is delusional.

Microsoft used to buy companies just to shut them down.. Google manipulates search results, and keeps massive records on everything everyone does.. Hardware manufactures have been suing eachother since the beginning of patent law..

Apple has done NOTHING new. They just got more press before it..

Before the popularity of iPhone, and Apple, no one would have cared.. They wouldn't even be news stories on them, much less front page news like there is now.

So your argument is that everybody does ****ty things so we should never hold anybody accountable for their actions ever?

Ted murdered a man. Well Jerry, Jim, and Jill all killed people before he did. Its nothing new. Whatever.

[Dysphoria]

You guys are fukin nuts... get a life