How'd you know about my hotpocket deal? I thought only Sam and Scruff were privy to that information.
...oh wait. Scruff. The poster child for loose lips sinks ships. Nevermind.
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Olympic Athletes Requested to Cover Apple Logos During Opening Ceremony Because of Samsung Sponsorship [Updated]
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How'd you know about my hotpocket deal? I thought only Sam and Scruff were privy to that information.
...oh wait. Scruff. The poster child for loose lips sinks ships. Nevermind.
Considering I don't care if the Olympics even happen, I'd be perfectly ok with that.
Athletes around the world are going to boycott the olympics because they don't get to flash their Apple gadgets, yeah that's realistic
The IOC can do this because that would never happen, so the IOC has the upper hand in this "negotiation".
Also, it's pretty ignorant to expect athletes to boycott an event because of something as trivial as a gadget when they wont even boycott it for taking place in Russia where hate, bigotry, oppression and violence is on the rise thanks to government policy.
I did not say that they were told to stop using their phones:
"I find it questionable that the usage of a non-sponsored phone in public without mentioning the brand explicitly would break those rules."
Rule 40 explicitly refers to "other sponsors". If the athlete isn't sponsored by Apple I can't see why this should apply.
So far I haven't found any information on who exactly is pursuing this - Samsung based on their own personal interpretation of Rule 40, or Samsung carrying out instructions by the IOC or if it's the IOC in first place demanding the "cover up" leaving Samsung no choice but instructing the athletes to hide the logo.
Athletes around the world are going to boycott the olympics because they don't get to flash their Apple gadgets, yeah that's realistic
"Boycott" is hyperbole. More like civil disobedience: Ignore the rule on the day. What's the IOC going to do in the moment?
They get to advertise around the grounds, sure - but that opening ceremony took things to a new level that I'm not comfortable with. It wasn't nearly as enjoyable when it was so obvious I was watching a commercial.
No. I meant if they were already in the parade.
What could the IOC do in that moment? Throw a blanket over them? Cuff them?
No. I meant if they were already in the parade.
What could the IOC do in that moment? Throw a blanket over them? Cuff them?
Oh I don't know - isn't it possible that those participating would be screened before going out and participating. If they are found with a device that goes against the rule - they could be asked to put it in a locker, or whatnot.
How many people do you think will willfully try and get by security measures just to make sure their Apple (or other) device can get screen time?
No. I meant if they were already in the parade.
What could the IOC do in that moment? Throw a blanket over them? Cuff them?
With some of the responses here you'd think it was this. But they're probably searched before being allowed to participate.
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I'm referring to the location, organization and overall experience. Nothing against the athletes. They don't pick the location.
If you haven't been following, Sochi is like a 3rd world country with yellow water, buildings forever in construction, hotels can't keep reservations right, etc. I don't know why anyone would think Russia is a good place to hold the Olympics.
If we go back to the first sentence of the article...
I think that means something like stickers over the apple logos. Ever heard of
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Well he wouldn't get in for a start
Again - how many athletes are going to be that passionate as to break the rule when they've worked so hard to get there in the first place. Not because there's fear of being removed. But because it's just a stupid "protest" to make in the first place.
Blasphemy! I will give up on my countless years of training to proudly represent my country because I have to cover the Apple logo on my iPhone that is already covered by my case.See how that sounds?
I don't know. We'll see.
Athletes have competitive personality types. They're passionate by nature. It got them where they are. The question in my mind is whether corporate interests should be allowed to intrude further into an amateur activity? Is it good for the games, or does it turn people off?
I agree! (They tweak the speed down though, right?)
(I was posting in reply to a guy who said international roaming was $20 a MB!!!!!!)
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It's not fair, they send you to Russia for the Olympics. You get to rub elbows with athletes from around the globe who think your're a great guy because you give them all one of those super cool Note 3 phones. I wouldn't be surprised if you aren't giving out some of the ATIV Book 9 Plus laptops too. And you get paid from Google too since Samsung and Google are partners against Apple. And you get a key to the Executive Washroom while I have to use the dirty one like the rest of the peons. It's not fair.
KDarling is one of the most unbiased posters on this site, IMO. I haven't seen him post anything to start a flame war.
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Since it's Russia, they may send them to the Gulag.
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I'll bet it's not to the thousands of athletes that are competing.
Since it's Russia, they may send them to the Gulag.
That would be a step up from their hotel, according to news reports.
You already get your phone free.
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Have you ever had a frozen hotpocket, Sam?
THEY'RE DELICIOUS!
Hard on the teeth though.
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