Apple temper tantrum........
Humm let's see, if a White House reporter attending a briefing by the President of the United States was subsequently banned for writing a critical article, the screaming within the world press would be deafening. Presidents and the like have to simply "take it" and move on, but oh no, crybaby Apple bans reporting organizations that don't drink the cool aide ... it's absolutely pathetic!
This has happened before and it will happen again(forgive the BSG reference). If you don't "behave" or "mind your manners" you will not be on the guest list of White House Correspondents. They(whoever they are) are VERY picky about who gets to ask a US president a question.
One more thing: I agree with you about Apple having a temper tantrum. This whole Bendgate is going to stay or blow away on its merits. If there is no substance, people will stop talking about it. If more people have problems, the Bendgate will continue.
If you have a iP6, get a case. Just my opinion.
PS. I hate the name Bendgate.