Re: 12" Speed

[Todd Ruch]

The "threatening" email was really not that threatening at all, they 
simply asked you to cease and desist posting of your what I can only 
imagine were negative emails on their company discussion boards.  Apple 
has not said they are going to come break down your doors and haul you 
off to jail, they simply stated you would be barred from posting for a 
period of time on THEIR servers. I thought that the email was fairly 
professional.  They have not barred you from posting emails on other 
lists (although I am sure those lists also have rules).  Your point 
about the product may be right on, however your cries of censorship I 
believe are a bit off.  The rules of those boards are very clear for 
anyone who wants to post.  I completely agree with Mr Reeder.

Todd

On Friday, June 6, 2003, at 09:26 AM, Dennis Reeder wrote:

I initially found it a bit disturbing hearing that Apple would not 
permit unhindered discussion of their products.  However, on 
reflection, the list belongs to Apple.  Imagine a bulletin board 
inside an Apple store where consumers can post messages.  Why should 
Apple (as a huge profitable powerful corporation) allow any discussion 
to appear on that bulletin board that didn't enhance their image and 
contribute to their bottom line?  This is definitely not Russia 1948!  
In the former USSR a capitalist firm such as Apple would not be 
permitted to exist, not permitted to innovate, not permitted to 
compete nor would individuals be permitted any opportunity to 
criticize an industry. For crying out loud you are complaining about a 
corporations right to manage its image.  You don't like it tough.  
Start your own company.  Your freedom of speech has not be infringed 
by an agency of the United States government. Cries of censorship are 
out of line.  You are absolutely free to discuss/praise/criticize 
Apple, Microsoft, Ford Motor Company and Joe's Carryout Store on your 
own list.  Or this list.  Or your very own newspaper or e'zine.  Why 
do you want to abridge Apple's freedom to operate their business as 
they see fit?   Your right to free speech and assembly is guaranteed 
by the United States Consitution not Apples papers of incorporation.  
Look, I love my Mac but I have no illusions about Apple as a 
corporation.  They want to make a profit, as big a profit as possible. 
 Good for them.  I wish them all the success in the world.  Caveat 
emptor.



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