iPhone 5 phones destroyed in protest against Apple's anti-Bitcoin actions

[rotalumis]

In protest against Apple's anti-Bitcoin stance and their banning of Blockchain, the last bitcoin wallet app in the app store, an anonymous redditor is buying brand new Nexus 5 phones for people who destroy their iPhone 5.

To be clear, this offer is now closed.

Here's the reddit post, made in the same (potentially controversial) publicity-seeking spirit of "Will it Blend?": For every 100 upvotes this post receives, I will gift someone a Nexus 5 for a video of them smashing their iPhone

Update: OP was banned from reddit and his post deleted, so here are OP's terms and conditions uploaded to PasteBin.

Redditor NerdFighterSean (creator of the BitcoinTip Bot) is holding 2.56 BTC as escrow until the deal completes.

And here is the carnage:

First iPhone 5 32GB smashed on YouTube [2:39], and Nexus 5 shipment confirmation.

iPhone 5 death by machete[3:12], and OP and iPhone Destroyer #2 agree on shipment details.

And another iPhone 5 goes all spacey before it dies. [1:43]

This iPhone 5 32GB gets it's lights turned off pretty good. [1:04]

The screen protector doesn't save this one.[1:48], and proof of shipment.

And for the grand finale, it looks like someone is getting ready to shoot their iPhone 4 with a rifle. Update 2: Here's the video.

I suppose this stunt won't break Apple's back, but I'm sure it is sending a clear message.

Update 3: I'm not publicly endorsing this project at this point simply because I was just told about it and haven't looked into it yet, but these guys are working on an HTML5 wallet called CoinPunk that will work on any phone, including iPhones. They are currently fundraising on indiegogo and accept crypto, so you might want to take a look and support the project if you like it.

Update 4: If you're handy with a video editor, annoyed at Apple and want to compete for the chance to win some BTC, look at this:

There's also a "Think Different About Bitcoin" video re-edit contest I'm holding on Reddit. We've already had several people pledge to donate to the winner, with Nic Cary (CEO of Blockchain.info) pledging .5 BTC himself!

Here's the link: http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1x6cpd/think_different_about_bitcoin_contest_to_reedit/

[BitWinner]

Looks like fun! I've been meaning to get rid of my iPhone 4...

I know the offer's over, but I'm definitely buying something from someone else than Apple for my next phone.

[bitpop]

Damn Reddit banned him. Stupid Apple threatened them. Burn in Hell Apple.

[keithers]

Wow, now you aren't even allowed to break the phone that you paid for? I use an iphone 5 and i wouldnt purposely break it, but if thats what you want to do, then you should be free to do so..

[bitpop]

Wow, now you aren't even allowed to break the phone that you paid for? I use an iphone 5 and i wouldnt purposely break it, but if thats what you want to do, then you should be free to do so..

Wrong, not only does the phone remain their property, you also become their property.

[augustocroppo]

I suppose this stunt won't break Apple's back, but I'm sure it is sending a clear message.

The only message which is being sent is that Bitcoin had attracted a bunch of fanatical idiots which could care less for the money wasted in the stunt. That will give more and more reasons to Apple distance itself from anything related to Bitcoin. I am sure some important decision making people inside Apple will even interpret that as attempt of financial terrorism.

[Peter R]

Does anyone know why this thread was pulled from Reddit? From the comments, it sounds like it had 6000 up-votes at one point... 

[seafarer124]

Relevant reading below.

http://blog.blockchain.info/2014/02/06/blockchain-response-to-apple/

[Jacko]

There is a petition somewhere on the forum at change.org.

Link to the petition is below

http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/apple-allow-bitcoin-wallets-on-the-iphone?share_id=mayNzzmzsF&utm_campaign=signature_receipt&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition

Just in case anyone wants it.

[Holliday]

The only message which is being sent is that Bitcoin had attracted a bunch of fanatical idiots which could care less for the money wasted in the stunt. That will give more and more reasons to Apple distance itself from anything related to Bitcoin. I am sure some important decision making people inside Apple will even interpret that as attempt of financial terrorism.

I think it's fucking hilarious. Anyone taking it seriously (from either side) needs to relax more! Financial terrorism... LOL!

[Gabi]

I wonder why is it so hard to just NOT BUY APPLE PRODUCTS  

Destroy iphones? Is this a joke? Why don't you just buy something else? Something better?   It looks like someone is pointing a gun to you and ordering you "buy apple products"

financial terrorism

Yeah sure now breaking a phone is terrorism. 

[Gabi]

Someone should make an image saying "bitcoin app removed from apple app store - android users not affected"

[Peter R]

The only message which is being sent is that Bitcoin had attracted a bunch of fanatical idiots which could care less for the money wasted in the stunt. That will give more and more reasons to Apple distance itself from anything related to Bitcoin. I am sure some important decision making people inside Apple will even interpret that as attempt of financial terrorism.

I think it's fucking hilarious. Anyone taking it seriously (from either side) needs to relax more! Financial terrorism... LOL!

+1

[boumalo]

Google seems more inclined to offer support&technology for innovators than Apple, I am using Android and I am probably not coming back to Iphone anytime soon

[Peter R]

Does anyone know why this thread was pulled from Reddit? From the comments, it sounds like it had 6000 up-votes at one point... 

BTW: The thread was pulled from Reddit because offering something (an Android phone) in exchange for upvotes is a violation of the Reddit terms and conditions: http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1x6kx9/where_did_the_post_calling_to_destroy_iphones_in/

[bitpop]

Reddit is a piece of shit

[ThickAsThieves]

Is there a spreadsheet you can direct me to that lists what personal items I need to smash in order to get my way in various situations?

For example:

What do I smash to get out of cleaning my room ?

What do I smash when I wreck my car (by mistake) ?

Most importantly, what personal item do I smash when smashing personal items doesn't work ?

[juju]

Most importantly, what personal item do I smash when smashing personal items doesn't work ?

Other peoples personal items 

[augustocroppo]

The only message which is being sent is that Bitcoin had attracted a bunch of fanatical idiots which could care less for the money wasted in the stunt. That will give more and more reasons to Apple distance itself from anything related to Bitcoin. I am sure some important decision making people inside Apple will even interpret that as attempt of financial terrorism.

I think it's fucking hilarious. Anyone taking it seriously (from either side) needs to relax more! Financial terrorism... LOL!

I am relaxed!

 

But that do not change the fact that such stunt is not going to convince a company like Apple to comply with everything a bunch of fanatical idiots require.

[whtchocla7e]

How noble, standing up for your ideals... but don't destroy your phone, send it to me instead and I'll destroy it for you.