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Pholus

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34. I was hoping someone would say that. Here is what he wrote about them last February....

Reply to Eid Ma Clack Shaw (Reply #28)

Mon Feb 13, 2012, 07:29 PM

Feb 2012

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/feb/28/charlie-brooker-pfroblem-with-macs

Nothing but 100% positive...

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iEmpire: Apple's Sordid Business Practices Are Even Worse Than You Think [View all] Karmadillo Feb 2012 OP

A few companies who's products are made in Foxconn's factories by the same workers: onehandle Feb 2012 #1

How many companies FredisDead Feb 2012 #2

Don't let facts get in the way of your Apple hatred. Atman Feb 2012 #5

It's hard when something you've emotionally attached to has a negative. Pholus Feb 2012 #6

You need some new material. Atman Feb 2012 #8

You mistake disdain for consumerism's need for "latest and greatest" for "Apple Bashing" Pholus Feb 2012 #10

Wow, you sure make a LOT of assumptions! Atman Feb 2012 #13

Your compassion for the innocent ... GeorgeGist Feb 2012 #14

I REQUIRE computers to do my job. Many of us do. Atman Feb 2012 #17

You're in advertising? Then you'll appreciate Charlie Booker's old take on a UK Apple ad blitz. Pholus Feb 2012 #19

"Massive hissy fit?" Bwhahaha! Atman Feb 2012 #20

Thanks for the link LOL MichaelMcGuire Feb 2012 #21

I've always loved that column. Pholus Feb 2012 #25

Hes a welcome read no doubt and almost worth the cost of the paper (nt) MichaelMcGuire Feb 2012 #26

He's bought a Mac, iPad + iPhone since then! Eid Ma Clack Shaw Feb 2012 #28

I was hoping someone would say that. Here is what he wrote about them last February.... Pholus Feb 2012 #34

It will be otherwise if we demand it to be. raouldukelives Feb 2012 #9

Onehandle, your point is well taken. Here is a graphic explaining why Apple should aim higher. Dreamer Tatum Feb 2012 #16

Lol, at this point you are honestly looking silly! Logical Feb 2012 #30

I can't help but think all the Apple headlines are some move to.... Bonhomme Richard Feb 2012 #3

Workers plights mean nothing to you? MattBaggins Feb 2012 #7

No -- They mean a huge amount Sgent Feb 2012 #12

Silly. Workers plight do mean something to me. My point is.... Bonhomme Richard Feb 2012 #18

Hey where did all the Free Traders on the DU suddenly disappear to? Zalatix Feb 2012 #4

+1. nt SammyWinstonJack Feb 2012 #11

apple Locrian Feb 2012 #15

Apple is a cult Redstate Bluegirl Feb 2012 #22

Spam deleted by Stinky The Clown (MIR Team) cheerfulsuccessfinan Feb 2012 #23

Alternet bashes apple? Again? boppers Feb 2012 #24

Fuck Apple. girl gone mad Feb 2012 #29

Who you gonna use? boppers Feb 2012 #33

Where can I find other supplier audit reports Paulie Feb 2012 #27

That's not an audit, it's a PR stunt. girl gone mad Feb 2012 #31

This any better? Paulie Feb 2012 #32