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0 pointsCivBase1y ago0 comments

IMO, Apple's position as part of a duopoly disqualifies them that kind of defense.

When customers aren't empowered to choose which company they engage with, companies should not be allowed to choose which customers they support.

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The customer has plenty of choice here, including just not having a smartwatch. It's a toy.

CivBaseOP1y ago

Plenty of choice... so long as that choice has been approved by Apple. It's a very convenient position for a company with a competing product.

Apple doesn't approve of me not having an Apple Watch.

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0 pointsCivBase1y ago0 comments

IMO, Apple's position as part of a duopoly disqualifies them that kind of defense.

When customers aren't empowered to choose which company they engage with, companies should not be allowed to choose which customers they support.

The customer has plenty of choice here, including just not having a smartwatch. It's a toy.

CivBaseOP1y ago

Plenty of choice... so long as that choice has been approved by Apple. It's a very convenient position for a company with a competing product.

Apple doesn't approve of me not having an Apple Watch.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse