liquid_thyme

>I actively want a tightly integrated system that I know works well together. I don’t want to worry “does this device really work with this other device, even if it says it’s compatible” which was a constant source of issues I had on Android.

Yeah, I mean Linux is an abject failure, nothing ever works or runs on it. Nobody needs open data formats or open protocols for interoperability. Binary blobs for the win! /s

>Your desire for Apple to become an open system removes my choice to opt into a closed ecosystem, when you already have an open ecosystem to play in.

Don't worry, it's easy to lock down any open system and we can give you that should you desire it.

You can both use macs and criticize Apple to be and do better. Why would they change for no reason? I've heard this myth about companies listening to customers :)

Sure, but I hope you recognize that it is possible to do two things at once.

Corporations have pressure points and there are a myriad of ways to contribute to the overall progress that each one wants to see for themselves.

Whose side are you on exactly? I'm sure Apple doesn't need help amplifying their position.

Yes, you could. It's indeed troubling to see this mindset on HN. We have an overflow of professional "explainers" these days, we need more doers and fighters.

Bernie

they shouldn't, but my point was everyone is a hypocrite here, because secretly we know that protectionism is necessary, and it works - despite proclamations that companies in a capitalist model embrace competition and employees want meritocracy.

>Why American corporations like automakers can lobby to impose tariffs and extract more money from American consumers,

Because they can buy the politicians to protect their own interest. Simple as that, no mystery, case closed.

Labor needs to start voting in better politicians.

>This does not benefit US citizens.

And? Yes, we know it doesn't benefit US citizens. How many citizens filter for products made by American workers when making purchasing decisions? People want cheap shit, except when it comes to their own jobs.

> Why should Americans compete with the whole world for domestic jobs?

Because its the global market. Why should other countries allow Coke to sell in their markets and depress local soda companies? A person is just an LLC selling their goods/services. Immigration is no different to customs.

All countries are hypocrites, and everything sucks.