Yes, it's been like this since 2008.
Apple decides what is appropriate in the App Store, Twitter decides what's appropriate on Twitter.
If they disagree, Apple wins.
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Elon Musk Meets With Apple CEO Tim Cook Amid Claims of Twitter App Store Dispute [Updated]
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Yes, it's been like this since 2008.
Apple decides what is appropriate in the App Store, Twitter decides what's appropriate on Twitter.
If they disagree, Apple wins.
Is Apple concerned about selling games in it’s store that involve shooting people with guns?
Why didn’t Apple take Twitter off the App Store for allowing terrorists and leaders of nations like Iran to be on Twitter, with the vile things they say and do?
Why didn‘t Apple take Twitter off the App Store due to the hideous left-wing racist things said? Truly disgusting things?
Does Apple apply such strict scrutiny to all things it offers?
You really don’t get it do you? Or are you just pretending?
This isn’t about “hate”, this is about the right kind of “hate”.
You’re debating whether or not Apple has the right or the power…that’s not the point.
Apple was fine with dictators and terroristic racists being on Twitter. Now they’re suddenly worried about content moderation.
It’s naked American politics. It’s obvious and pathetic.
This is where this topic always gets good. They are going to say "They didn't say it on twitter so they didn't break TOS". But then at the same time tell you president trump deserved his ban. And when you ask to see the tweets that warranted it, they will say it was for his behavior outside of twitter since no such tweets exist. They never see the hypocrisy.
Misinformation is information that has no basis in fact. Do you not understand that? Suggesting Injecting disinfectant into the blood stream to cure Covid is misinformation. Misinformation is not a concept, it’s something that can be proven.
So what you have done here with your own interpretation of misinformation, is that you have provided that without fact, thus is misinformation in itself.
It’s not left v right. It’s not socialism versus capitalism. It’s a basis of fact. Geesh….
That didn’t happen. You made that up. He got banned because he called people who stormed the capital "Patriots", and Twitter believed this (rightly) that it was inciting them.
Elon was born into a wealthy family. Already that‘s a disqualifier to anyone claiming he’s “self made.”
And his company still doesn’t pay their taxes.
His father didn't give him s***, that's why he had to go on student loans when he went to college. What you posted is a lie that is constantly parroted.
And his company pays taxes, another lie.
This is it, mystery solved. Elon is going to be the first speaker at the next keynote.
Yes, they are.
'Realistic portrayals of people or animals being killed, maimed, tortured, or abused, or content that encourages violence. “Enemies” within the context of a game cannot solely target a specific race, culture, real government, corporation, or any other real entity.'
-App Store guidelines
Apparently none of these folks can perceive the bias, its really bizarre.
Apple doesn’t mind terrorists and left-wing racists who are very vocal and cruel being on Twitter. But reinstating Trump is unacceptable. It’s all so obvious and pathetic.
Hey @Outdoordude01 I am glad I am giving you some comedy today. I see you have laughed at several of my posts with the reactions system but haven't chimed in yet. What are your thoughts on the subject?
Right, there was filth on Twitter before Musk. Then Musk decides to buy Twitter because it needs even more filth to be an arena of free speech.
Your basis for that? What a load of rubbish.
Exactly. "Unleash the Holocaust deniers, that will be great for everyone."
True, it is one way to look at. It also says something about you.
The fact they didn't threaten to de-platform it before when those people were already there?
Let’s face it, some of those posts are pretty funny. Why should anyone be coaxed into posting, when just reading some of the Musk fanboy posts are so entertaining.
This should be good. I always enjoy interacting with Mastodon users.
What does it say about me?
So you’re saying that Apple, by virtue of not taking down Twitter was them supporting those posts. Rigghhhtttt. 😂. No wonder people are using so many laughing emojis. Aren’t you a fan of unfettered free speech?
Apple isn't concerned about the people or the organisations themselves, but the content they make. You might disagree with it but Apple has been very consistent on this.
Apple is mostly concerned about social media apps having methods and process to handle inappropriate content:
"Apps with user-generated content present particular challenges, ranging from intellectual property infringement to anonymous bullying. To prevent abuse, apps with user-generated content or social networking services must include:
- A method for filtering objectionable material from being posted to the app
- A mechanism to report offensive content and timely responses to concerns
- The ability to block abusive users from the service
- Published contact information so users can easily reach you"
In addition, "Apps should not include content that is offensive, insensitive, upsetting, intended to disgust, in exceptionally poor taste, or just plain creepy."
Again all of this, or similar statements, has been in the guidelines since 2008/2009.
For some, it seems to have taken 14 years to discover Apple's rules.
He does, personally. They, absolutely do not.
But hey, stay in that echo chamber and keep idolizing your God.
The nerve to talk about others and fan fiction. The cognitive dissonance is mind blowing.
And we thank you for posting them here. Some will believe otherwise. They refuse to accept reasonable dialogue and prefer to just spread false hoods.
And so people know, words like "offensive, insensitive etc" are words used in courts that a "reasonable person" would find those comments to be offensive, insensitive etc. it’s not based on Apples ideologies.