FCC Investigating Apple's Rejection of Google Voice App
A basic rundown...
At this point, no one (ostensibly outside of AT&T &/or Apple) knows for certain. And that uncertainty warrants clarification. If AT&T thinks that its cumulative behavior does not raise disturbing anti competitive behavior or net neutrality concerns, then AT&T has opportunity to demonstrate that its actions serve the public ...
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Is anyone being FORCED to use an iPhone? No.
It'd be different if everyone on AT&T were using an iPhone. But isn't this a product that Apple produced? And isn't the service being used to power the device AT&T (who pays to use the public property)? So pretty much if the FCC forces this application to be allowed, that's like saying the company literally has no control over their OWN SERVICES. Might as well tell them unlimited minutes for EVERYONE because they're using public property! Also, phone service is now $10 a month, because they're on public property!
Yea, this is pointless.
KoldPhusion said:
Here's part of why I think it's kind of dumb that the FCC is jumping in:
Is anyone being FORCED to use an iPhone? No.
It'd be different if everyone on AT&T were using an iPhone. But isn't this a product that Apple produced? And isn't the service being used to power the device AT&T (who pays to use the public property)? So pretty much if the FCC forces this application to be allowed, that's like saying the company literally has no control over their OWN SERVICES. Might as well tell them unlimited minutes for EVERYONE because they're using public property! Also, phone service is now $10 a month, because they're on public property!
Yea, this is pointless.
No, this is not pointless....
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Anyway, what do you mean by "straw man fallacies"?
Jayshmay said:
Anyway, what do you mean by "straw man fallacies"?
A "straw man" is an intentionally ridiculous assertion or argument that can be torn down easily (i.e. like a man made of straw). See three of them below:
KoldPhusion said:
So pretty much if the FCC forces this application to be allowed, that's like saying the company literally has no control over their OWN SERVICES. Might as well tell them unlimited minutes for EVERYONE because they're using public property! Also, phone service is now $10 a month, because they're on public property!
KoldPhusion tries to show that my point of view is ridiculous, but KoldPhusion soundly fails not only because KoldPhusion...
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KoldPhusion said:
Do you ever have anything positive to say about people?
Yes- indeed he does say things about nice people who actually think through their arguments and positions before posting:
WiWavelength said:
Keep working hard. The wireless industry needs more people like you who possess both technical knowledge and philosophical perspective.
AJ
That's one of the nice things anyone I've never met has ever said to me.
KoldPhusion said:
Well, then, I guess I'm leaving these forums, as I just get told I'm stupid. Good day.
Forrest Gump said:
Stupid is as stupid does.
j/k- I couldn't resist
Just make sure you have a solid understanding of what you're talking about before you go sprouting off. There's plenty of fanboys on this board who would call me stupid all day long just because I disagree with them.
But that's not stupid. Having a difference of opinion is fine. Being extremely vocal and even somewhat belligerent about it is fine. Just make sure that you can contribute to the larger picture and be willing to see the other pieces of the puzzle when they come out of woodwork f...
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