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Subject: Re: Justice Department files antitrust suit against Apple
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2024 02:45:15 -0400
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Tyrone wrote:
> On Mar 23, 2024 at 8:04:08 AM EDT, "Oliver" <ollie@invalid.net> wrote:
> 
>> On Sat, 23 Mar 2024 18:23:05 +1300, Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote
>>
>>>> And even if they WERE "anti-consumer" (whatever you imagine that means), what
>>>> law does that break?
>>>
>>> Yep. And for those who don't like Apple's devices or rules, there are
>>> plenty of other companies out there selling similar products - just
>>> shut your big mouths and go and buy one of those instead.
>>
>> Apple makes far more money by being anti-consumer than by abiding by laws.
> 
> You keep saying that, but it makes no sense. And AGAIN, what laws is Apple not
> abiding? Because YOU don't like Apple does not mean they are breaking any
> laws.
> 
> Apple is a consumer products company.  They are selling directly to consumers.
>   How do you sell consumer products to consumers (who line up to buy your
> products, BTW) AND be "anti-consumer" at the same time?
> 
> If Apple truly WAS "anti-consumer", then NO ONE WOULD BUY THE PRODUCTS. Do you
> understand simple logic?
> 
> This DOJ case is all based on competitors whining that it is too difficult for
> them to make money selling software/whatever to Apple's customers. Well boo
> hoo. Apple is like 25% of the global market for phones and PCs. Try selling
> your stuff to the 75% of the market.
> 
> Or feel free to create your own phones/tablets/desktops/ecosystem and make
> your money from your own products. Not just leeching from other company's
> products.
> 
> U.S. anti-trust laws exist to protect consumers.  Not competitors.

I'm not a lawyer, but the government can claim that Apple is engaging
in conspiracy to restrain trade and commerce, which is broadly illegal
and does not require Apple to actually be a monopoly. And forget suing;
Tim Cook himself can be arrested and tried criminally for this if the
government ever decided to actually enforce the law.