Michael Schellenberger

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Score -120
2/21/2025, 4:49:59 PM
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Shanna Faye
@ShannaFaye39
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@shellenberger @tim_cook I was confused when I first read your post, Michael, as I didn't see how Apple was 'standing strong' with its compromise.

I can see your point. However, do we want anyone or any big tech company coerced into such compliance?
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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328d
@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 suggests that Apple users in the UK need to change their government to regain privacy, implying dissatisfaction with government policies affecting tech companies and user privacy.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement implies harm by suggesting a government change is necessary for privacy, which could be seen as extreme. [-1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects privacy by advocating for user privacy rights, but the suggestion of changing government could be seen as disrespectful to democratic processes. [-1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding of privacy issues but does so in a confrontational manner.
  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 criticism of government policy but does not engage in personal attacks. [+1]