> Also, I've once heard that Apple employees are discouraged from reading internet forums. That's probably why we never see them here.

Well, I would never let my employer dictate what I do in my spare time. I'm sure they're here!

They're probably forbidden to reveal themselves as Apple employees though. Apple is really strict on that stuff. They love their NDAs.

But I don't think it affects Apple directly discussing about it here, no. Agreed.

It helps.

People gets discouraged from working with these companies, meaning they have to raise wages meaning it is easier for others to compete :-)