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Why should he, when it’s not his fault that the thread is being derailed?

That's his opinion that it is being derailed. If some contributors want to link the starting topic to perceived commitment and priority on the part of Apple, then they think it is appropriate and relevant to do so.

Now if people started posting their favorite apple pie recipes, that would be different.
 
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