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Re:Apple's child protection features spark concern within it... by cronix on Friday August 13, 2021 @12:16AM (#28165380)
> It's no secret that Apple has lobbyists which by turns have a "pulse" on the trajectory of Bills in the House and Senate.

Great, let the bills pass and then they get to publicly blame congress for being "forced to legally comply" instead of jumping the gun and doing an about face on 80% of your reputation built over the last 20+ years.

There is 0 reason to do this before being legally forced to. It's not a gamble with a possible upside somewhere. It's directly shooting yourself in the foot.

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Re:Apple's child protection features spark concern within it... by unityByFreedom on Friday August 13, 2021 @12:27AM (#28165445)
Yes, 100% agree, make congress go through with passing such a law. Make it a public discussion. Make them consider if they would like their own devices to be built insecurely. They're among the biggest targets of people who would like to subvert US policy.
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Re:Apple's child protection features spark concern within it... by adrianN on Friday August 13, 2021 @12:31AM (#28165471)
Your lobbyists might get some extra favors if you don't pass the blame on congress.
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