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February 06, 2014, 06:58:49 PM |
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I find this hillarious and beautiful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqrK4q-R2aY&feature=youtu.behttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuQZTAJ2KLkLots of people complained that this is childish, patethic and a waste, since there's people who would love to have their hands on an iphone 5 or iphone5s, and said people can't even afford it. The world is unfair, and the intention of this stunt was not to promote waste, but to put forth a point. The point of the original poster was to show the dislike with Apple banning the Blockchain app because they do not like Bitcoin as a competitor. While a user is not entitled to anything from Apple, and the terms and conditions probably covers it legally for Apple, a move from Apple's side can still be considered an ass wipe move. I never bought Apple gear, and never will, due to many things. So although some might find this wasteful and pathetic I smirked. We must also consider the fact that Apple releasing new models all the time to grow their bottom line also is largely wasteful. If they wanted to, they could've created phones that lasted longer, so that users would change phones less often. So one should see the message here, and not be an uptight twat about it.  I don't have any connection to the stunt other than witnessing it happening, but I really thought it was a thing of beauty. Just imagine how powerful people really are if they stand united, the fact that this barely will be noticeable for Apple is another discussion though, still this made me smile. |
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Holliday
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February 06, 2014, 07:04:36 PM |
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If you aren't the sole controller of your private keys, you don't have any bitcoins.
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RichG
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February 07, 2014, 03:47:59 AM |
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I wouldn't buy a $500 cell phone just to smash it. OP, you are childish and moronic.
-This from a Fandroid.
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February 07, 2014, 03:54:53 AM |
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the people that do this are crazy and need to learn the value of a dollar. like seriously lets just burn some cash uhhh no people need to think about there actions more. they could have sold the phone and gave money to charity or something usefull not just throw it away
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Rinndaranaur
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February 07, 2014, 04:01:11 AM |
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A waste like that in this world makes it even more unfair.
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DrHerbSmoker
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February 07, 2014, 05:25:49 AM |
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email apple!!!! Hi, I've been a long time supporter of Apple, from the first iPhone Smiley I still have the first iphone lol Smiley When people didn't believe in the iPhone I thought this people don't see where technology is going. I have always thought Apple was a supporter of future technology, bitcoin is the future and if you don't support the future and block any thing that's to do with Bitcoin your company will cease from being the number ONE innovative tech company in the world Smiley I love Apple but if your company Stops believing in the future (bitcoin) than I guess I will have to give up my iPhone for a Android phone or something:!) Please reconsider your decision concerning blockchain:!) "" Thank you Apple tcook@apple.com |
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cadcoin
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February 07, 2014, 06:26:00 AM |
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Boycott apple and all its products!!!
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bryant.coleman
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February 07, 2014, 06:39:43 AM |
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There is no point in destroying Apple phones. You will not gain anything from it. Use your brain.
Here is the idea: Sell them. And use the money which is earned from those sales to advertise against Apple.
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techgeek
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February 07, 2014, 07:50:24 AM |
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Hold on.. while were at this.. let me destroy my imac.
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February 07, 2014, 08:26:29 AM |
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Send your apple phones to me I will destroy it for free. |
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Duomo
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February 07, 2014, 09:04:59 AM |
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Lol Anyone else think that a bitcoin app would of just came up on Cydia on a jailbroken iPhone ? : You can boycott their products if you feel you don't agree with their statements but if it is personal property, well if it was mine, I would of kept it. But his phone is not mine so it's not my decision to make. |
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February 07, 2014, 09:16:14 AM |
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Lol Anyone else think that a bitcoin app would of just came up on Cydia on a jailbroken iPhone ? : You can boycott their products if you feel you don't agree with their statements but if it is personal property, well if it was mine, I would of kept it. But his phone is not mine so it's not my decision to make. As far as I know, blockchain app has been in Cydia forever now... Anyone who cries over apple limitations obviously never heard of a jailbreak. lol  |
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hilariousandco
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February 07, 2014, 11:46:10 AM |
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I wouldn't buy a $500 cell phone just to smash it. OP, you are childish and moronic.
-This from a Fandroid.
I'm not sure if they bought them especially to shoot it. the people that do this are crazy and need to learn the value of a dollar. like seriously lets just burn some cash uhhh no people need to think about there actions more. they could have sold the phone and gave money to charity or something usefull not just throw it away
Yeah, not sure how I feel about it, but at least the guy who is shooting his is getting a new phone out of it. |
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apsvinet
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February 08, 2014, 03:34:17 PM |
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OP stupid, promoting waste of resources n shit, 1/10.
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February 08, 2014, 03:39:36 PM |
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Lol Anyone else think that a bitcoin app would of just came up on Cydia on a jailbroken iPhone ? : You can boycott their products if you feel you don't agree with their statements but if it is personal property, well if it was mine, I would of kept it. But his phone is not mine so it's not my decision to make. As far as I know, blockchain app has been in Cydia forever now... Anyone who cries over apple limitations obviously never heard of a jailbreak. lol What's cydia? You can still just use the blockchain website. You don't need the app. |
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Kiki112
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February 08, 2014, 03:46:08 PM |
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I guess he was playing flappy bird and then crashed it  |
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TheFootMan (OP)
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February 08, 2014, 05:59:09 PM |
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It made it to CNBC news: http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000244003And more background info about why Apple is doing what they do: http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/apple-has-a-good-reason-to-want-to-block-bitcoin-appsThose who complain about waste do not see the entire picture. My first post explained this clearly. I will repeat the point: The point is to make a statement about how it is wrong of apple to ban bitcoin apps from the app store. While they're in their full right to do so, this is not what benefits the users, but it benefits Apple and their bottom line. We live in a society where the bottom lines of companies are more important than embracing new technologies. This stunt got the attention of the media, and I guess that's what the man behind the idea intended to, to get attention about the issue. Going on an on about how it's such a waste is a waste of time. If you're looking at the big picture, you'll see what I'm saying. Again, I'm not involved in this in any way except as a spectator, and I found it amusing. I don't condone waste, but I think it was an interesting way of making a point. In this day an age, if you want to make a point, you must do something of shock value, or else nobody will care. |
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TheFootMan (OP)
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February 08, 2014, 06:04:14 PM |
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Yeah - I noticed it as you said it. However at that point, I got a bad gateway when I tried to lock the thread, and now it's started it's life on its own, so I decided not to lock it. |
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Frost000
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February 08, 2014, 06:15:50 PM |
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There is no point in destroying Apple phones. You will not gain anything from it. Use your brain.
Here is the idea: Sell them. And use the money which is earned from those sales to advertise against Apple.
This, exactly. I would simply sell my products (if I were so inclined) and buy BTC with it or something. |
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