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Apple CEO Lauds Gun-Control Activists; Jabs at Google, Facebook (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-13/apple-ceo-lauds-gun-control-activists-jabs-at-google-facebook)
Apple Inc. (https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/AAPL:US) Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook waded into divisive political topics such as gun control and immigration during a commencement speech while continuing his criticisms of internet companies over a lack of user privacy.
Speaking at Duke University, where he graduated (http://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2018/05/apple-ceo-tim-cook-to-deliver-commencement-speech-sunday) from business school 30 years ago, Cook urged the students to reject the status quo and be fearless.
"Fearless like the students of Parkland, Florida, who refuse to be silent about the epidemic of gun violence and have rallied millions to their cause," Cook said to rousing applause. "Fearless like the women who say ‘metoo’ and ‘Time’s Up.’ Women who cast light into dark places and move us to a more just and equal future. Fearless like those who fight for the rights of immigrants, who understand that our only hope for the future is one that embraces all who want to contribute."
Who knew that Apple and those in management were lefties? Everyone.
Oh, and grouping with the like-minded herd isn't "fearlessness".
Great-Kazoo
05-13-2018, 13:15
Sounds good until he gets OH No not #metoo'd
Bailey Guns
05-13-2018, 13:35
I adhere to a strict #NBA policy. Never Buy Apple.
Apple is just one of those companies that piss me off for some reason.
hurley842002
05-13-2018, 13:41
I adhere to a strict #NBA policy. Never Buy Apple.
Apple is just one of those companies that piss me off for some reason.
Although I'm sure there are a few here that talk a lot about boycotting businesses, but won't give up their iphones.
After sitting in almost any US college for four plus years, nonsense and ignorance being spouted by anyone at a graduation ceremony is like sprinkling powdered sugar on a bowl full of syrup.
I wonder how many armed security guards are employed by Apple and their vendors? Be fearless...travel armed.
Sounds good until he gets OH No not #metoo'd
I'm not sure if that's a 'thing' in the gay community.
I'm not sure if that's a 'thing' in the gay community.
Kevin Spacey?
Kevin Spacey?
Now that you mention it, could be. I was pretty sure the #MeToo (https://metoomvmt.org/) movement was focused on women, particularly 'women of color', but it seems like they're expanding;
Our goal is to reframe and expand the global conversation around sexual violence to speak to the needs of a broader spectrum of survivors. Young people, queer, trans, and disabled folks, Black women and girls, and all communities of color. We want perpetrators to be held accountable and we want strategies implemented to sustain long term, systemic change.
Metoo was never focused on minorities that I remember.
APEXgunparts
05-13-2018, 15:57
Apple CEO Lauds Gun-Control Activists; Jabs at Google, Facebook (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-13/apple-ceo-lauds-gun-control-activists-jabs-at-google-facebook)
Who knew that Apple and those in management were lefties? Everyone.
Oh, and grouping with the like-minded herd isn't "fearlessness".
I spent over a year trying to get an APP for APEX Gun Parts approved for I-Tunes.
I had APPLE reps call me to explain that they were not anti-gun, but there was no way we could conform to their standards.
I think we caught them on the right day to finally make it in!
Richard
Great-Kazoo
05-13-2018, 16:06
Now that you mention it, could be. I was pretty sure the #MeToo (https://metoomvmt.org/) movement was focused on women, particularly 'women of color', but it seems like they're expanding;
Color has nothing to do with the m2 movement.
Color has nothing to do with the m2 movement.
Check the link. Founded in 2006.
RblDiver
05-14-2018, 02:59
#MeToo
Friend posted a great meme, something along the lines of "Many people still refer to it as the pound sign. Thus, your tag for focusing on sexual harassment is pound me too."
thedave1164
05-14-2018, 06:36
I could go on and on about the different tech related companies that support gun control, if you boycotted them all, you would have little or no tech.
One day, I will be tech free, but for now its which that feeds the family
Friend posted a great meme, something along the lines of "Many people still refer to it as the pound sign. Thus, your tag for focusing on sexual harassment is pound me too."
74810
I spent over a year trying to get an APP for APEX Gun Parts approved for I-Tunes.
I had APPLE reps call me to explain that they were not anti-gun, but there was no way we could conform to their standards.
I think we caught them on the right day to finally make it in!
Richard
In all fairness the first app I tried to get approved was denied about 10 times before it got in. It wasn't anything I was doing personally, was built for the company I worked for. They were denying us for things being one pixel to the left or a slight shade of red too dark. Eventually some VP at our company called some VP at apple they knew and it got approved. They're apparently better about it these days ... that was like 8-9 years ago.
74810
[ROFL2][ROFL3][oops]
I am an Apple fan (not a fanboy). That said, I have never bought new from Apple. I've bought refurbished from a local shop, refurb from eBay or from people on this board. That said, I started with PC based 'puters. Worked at the #1 pc company.
At the end of the day, Mac works for me.
Showing their ass on the 2A, very sad. I don't get why corps have to now come down on party lines. I hope all get bit in the ass.
APEXgunparts
05-17-2018, 10:09
In all fairness the first app I tried to get approved was denied about 10 times before it got in. It wasn't anything I was doing personally, was built for the company I worked for. They were denying us for things being one pixel to the left or a slight shade of red too dark. Eventually some VP at our company called some VP at apple they knew and it got approved. They're apparently better about it these days ... that was like 8-9 years ago.
Our APP developer had plenty of other client APPS already in I-Tunes.
Our APP was already in GOOGLE-PLAY.
The first couple of interactions were about technical details, and we cleared those hurdles.
When the response went to "NO" without any sort of way ahead the developer called me.
We pressed hard for some answers and then the APPLE people called my desk to explain how they were NOT anti 2A, but to STOP asking to be on I-Tunes.
Of course we just waited them out, and now we have an I-Tunes APP.
However, you cannot buy thru it directly, like with our GOOGLE-PLAY APP.
Its a small victory, and I hope to improve in the future.
Richard
Even Steam can't get an app into the app store.
https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/24/17392470/apple-rejects-valve-steam-link-app-store-ios-game-steaming
Great-Kazoo
05-24-2018, 22:00
Can i take a crap with an app?
Can i take a crap with an app?
Probably but most apps are crap.
Can i take a crap with an app?You don't need an app. Millennials would probably be entirely lost if they had a problem that couldn't be solved by their phone.
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hurley842002
05-24-2018, 23:06
You don't need an app. Millennials would probably be entirely lost if they had a problem that couldn't be solved by their phone.
Sent from my electronic leash using TapatalkI see a lot of people bashing on millennials, only to find out they are millennials. Wouldn't happen to be the case with you would it?
People try to put us d-down
Just because we get around
Things they do look awful c-c-cold
I hope I die before I get old
Talkin' 'bout my generation[Flower]
I see a lot of people bashing on millennials, only to find out they are millennials. Wouldn't happen to be the case with you would it?Nope. 1st year of Gen X, just months after the end of the Boomers.
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RblDiver
05-25-2018, 09:35
I see a lot of people bashing on millennials, only to find out they are millennials. Wouldn't happen to be the case with you would it?
Eh, I'm a millenial, and I bash on my kind all the time. I figure the good ones know they're an exception and ignore it.
The idea that one generation is better or worse than another generation is total bullshit, and had been since the beginning of time. It's an idea pursued by those whom are just as dumb as they imagine the people they are complaining about.
OtterbatHellcat
05-25-2018, 21:59
I'm nor sure it's about better or worse, but rather what societal fads and current technology are at the time...and the various opinions about it maybe. Just a thought.
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