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U2's Bono Apologizes for Automatic 'Songs of Innocence' Album Download
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Do you consider the NSA and what they're doing to be a First World Problem as well?
IMO, it's not U2 that should apologize... shamelessly promoting themselves as passé artists for money is no sin - it's just lame. And it's not like they gave it away for free either, as they got handsomely paid since Bono "doesn't believe in free music, as music is a sacred covenant" (or some BS like that).
Apple, on the other hand, should seriously apologize. It's Apple who I trusted with my iTunes account, and they abused that trust. It was Apple's decision to pay millions for this lame album, and force it to my account without my consent... I know, I know... not such a big deal; but a big abuse none the less.
Not to mention that little pathetic, ridiculous performance featuring Tim Cook and Bono during the keynote, where they made the "grand announcement"... it almost made me vomit.
But so far, we haven't heard anything from them. I guess they still selectively use their reality distortion field to think they can do no wrong or make fools out of themselves.
Cheers!
Apple, on the other hand, should seriously apologize. It's Apple who I trusted with my iTunes account, and they abused that trust. It was Apple's decision to pay millions for this lame album, and force it to my account without my consent... I know, I know... not such a big deal; but a big abuse none the less.
Not to mention that little pathetic, ridiculous performance featuring Tim Cook and Bono during the keynote, where they made the "grand announcement"... it almost made me vomit.
But so far, we haven't heard anything from them. I guess they still selectively use their reality distortion field to think they can do no wrong or make fools out of themselves.
Cheers!
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It shouldn't be based off my settings. I don't expect people to be downloading music that has no interest to me nor do I expect someone will friend gift music that has no interest to me.
Bottom line. You should have had to go to iTunes and tap download for free
I do understand it, but I also understand intent. It is just an album. Not a virus, not spyware, or what have you.
It was meant as a gift. I get the concerns, but I also realize that the issue is over.
Apple heard the critics. I doubt something like this will happen again.
And we need to stop putting this in the same catagory as the NSA. Not anywhere even close.
That's just hyperbole to the nth degree.
I doubt Apple had to use super-secret-sneaky, covert, hush-hush machinations to get this into people's iTunes accounts at all.
Pull out the tin foil hats. You know, you're probably right, cause if you play the album backwards, it sends all your confidential information to the Feds and tells them where you are so they can send the aliens to invade you're grandmothers basement and find you naked huddled up in tin foil in the corner clutching your 5 cent led light to scare the gooey green guys away.
Good luck with your conspiracy theory.
That's an excellent point.
People are constantly complaining about the amount of spam they get in their email. But according to lots of people in these forums, people should be thankful for the spam they receive in their Inboxes and shouldn't be looking a gift horse in the mouth.
really?
Really? U2 terrible??? where are u coming from? the only terrible thing is your comment....
Really? U2 terrible??? where are u coming from? the only terrible thing is your comment....
So the NSA and corporate spying is a conspiracy theory to you?
Very interesting. That explains a lot.
I read no where in this comment anything about the NSA.
But if you want to put words in the poster's mouth, feel free. That's what the internet does.
Again, stop with the hyperbole and bs.
Your privacy was not infringed upon. Your security was not compromised. The only thing that could be gleaned from this action was 1) whether or not you have auto-download enabled, and 2) whether or not you have taste. Maybe that's more information than you want to have out there. If you're that worried about the government (BTW, have you read the articles about how the FBI is not happy about Apple's encryption policies?) and corporate "snooping", then why do you have auto-download enabled in the first place? Why do you even have a computer? They can't read your email if you don't have an account!
Yes, I, too, am concerned about the erosion of our privacy in the digital age. A free U2 album is hardly cause for concern.
some of you need to relax.Jeez.For those who find it difficult to grasp context, I am drawing correlations between NSA and large corporations that spy on their customers. No one mentioned NSA specifically, but Apple came very close to crossing a line that would have made the two a lot more familiar.
A forced free U2 album today.
A forced third-party app or two tomorrow.
When and where will you draw the line?
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By this kind of logic, why in the world do we have spam filters on our email accounts if we can just delete all of the spam ourselves?
My Driver's Ed. instructor (way back in the day) said that if another driver has their left directional on, assume they will turn right.
If you think that life will conform to your expectations, you will be thoroughly disappointed. Expect the unexpected, and you'll be a happier person. Now, if only I could practice that myself...
Because spam is useless stuff of no worth. The Album was a gift. A lot of hysteria over nothing here.
Then you know what? MOVE TO ANDROID OR WIN PHONE OR FIREFOXOS WHERE YOU WON'T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT A GIFT/ABUSE!
I grasp the concept, but I also grasp the concept of stretching an idea past its breaking point.
Should have been optional. Of course it should have been a Greatest Hits album so folks could experience their good music as well.