Michael Schellenberger

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2/21/2025, 4:46:35 PM
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@BuckStodgers
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@shellenberger @tim_cook How long do you think Apple's customers would have tolerated their absence from the UK market if Apple stood on principle?

They'd have screamed holy hell and forced the government's hand. Probably in a matter of weeks.

This was the weak play by Apple.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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@tim_cook It’s true that Apple could have just quit the UK rather than accede to the governments demands, and in that sense it caved in. But it’s hard to see a publicly traded company responsible to shareholders doing that and so it appears to have chosen the best of two bad options. I may…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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@tim_cook Here’s the context for this. The UK government is one of the most totalitarian in the world!
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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UK politician @DamianCollins says he just wants to protect kids but he doesn’t. He wants to turn the Internet — worldwide — into a police state. No more private messages because criminals use them. What’s next, cameras in every home? Warrantless searches? Please stop this maniac.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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@tim_cook Look what the UK creeps demanded:

“As part of its order to Apple, the UK asked it for access to global user data, Bloomberg News reported. The mandate orders Apple to provide access under the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act, a law that granted officials the authority to compel…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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Thank you @tim_cook for standing strong against tyranny! 🇺🇸🇬🇧✊🏼
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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“Customers already using Advanced Data Protection, or ADP, will need to manually disable it during an unspecified grace period to keep their iCloud accounts.

“The company said it will issue additional guidance in the future to affected users and that it does not have the…

The statement is part of a broader discussion about Apple's response to UK government demands regarding data protection. It touches on issues of corporate responsibility, government surveillance, and privacy rights.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly cause harm but engages in a discussion about potential harm from government actions.
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects privacy and does not engage in harassment or hate speech. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by engaging in a dialogue about corporate and government actions. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism of Apple's decision and the UK government's demands. [+1]