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Re:Apple execs describe a “unique arrangement” with Netflix ... by elliekelly on Monday October 04, 2021 @07:56PM (#28753915)
> It's arguable of course, but it the email he justifies it by end-user interests and he probably means it.

Perhaps I’m just cynical but I can’t help but think all of the Apple execs have had “best for the consumer” drilled into them for the purposes of the antitrust issues that are inevitably coming. If I were a shrewd Apple exec trying to posture against antitrust litigation and/or regulation I’d be sprinkling “best for the consumer” at every possible opportunity. Memos. Emails. Slide decks. Fucking everywhere. There’s no down side to mentioning it and a ton of upside if the document ever becomes public.

Re:Apple execs describe a “unique arrangement” with Netflix ... by drdaeman on Tuesday October 05, 2021 @01:09AM (#28755676)
> I can’t help but think all of the Apple execs have had “best for the consumer” drilled into them for the purposes of the antitrust issues

Oh, I'm sure every talking head is trained for newspeak until they start to believe it.