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SaccharineSmile 10/01/23 8:50:23 PM #1:	Hating on products youve never owned? Its expensive big deal - youre not force to buy it thats the best thing about capitalism- you have choices! --- Sent from my IPhone X <cite>SaccharineSmile posted [p:976420150] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>Hating on products youve never owned? Its expensive big deal - youre not force to buy it thats the best thing about capitalism- you have choices! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Reimu 10/01/23 8:51:06 PM #2:	They do? --- Eh, whatever. <cite>Reimu posted [p:976420163] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>They do? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkace77450 10/01/23 8:56:18 PM #3:	Europeans enjoy stronger consumer protection laws. Apple is notoriously anti-consumer. Seems pretty straightforward to me. <cite>darkace77450 posted [p:976420267] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>Europeans enjoy stronger consumer protection laws. Apple is notoriously anti-consumer. Seems pretty straightforward to me.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Glob 10/01/23 8:57:25 PM #4:	SaccharineSmile posted... Hating on products youve never owned? Its expensive big deal - youre not force to buy it thats the best thing about capitalism- you have choices! Im European and I have an IPhone 13 max pro. Its not even slightly worth the cost. <cite>Glob posted [p:976420292] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>SaccharineSmile posted... </cite><quote>Hating on products youve never owned? Its expensive big deal - youre not force to buy it thats the best thing about capitalism- you have choices!</quote>Im European and I have an IPhone 13 max pro. Its not even slightly worth the cost.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fire_bolt 10/01/23 8:57:52 PM #5:	darkace77450 posted... Europeans enjoy stronger consumer protection laws. Apple is notoriously anti-consumer. Seems pretty straightforward to me. --- If it was about babies we'd have universal maternal care. There would be no charge no matter how complex the delivery. But its not about babies, is it? <cite>fire_bolt posted [p:976420297] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>darkace77450 posted...</cite><quote>Europeans enjoy stronger consumer protection laws. Apple is notoriously anti-consumer. Seems pretty straightforward to me.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoSite4OldCEmen 10/01/23 8:59:25 PM #6:	Is it the child labor? --- Power don't come from a badge or a gun. Power comes from lying. Lying big and gettin' the whole world to play along with you. <cite>NoSite4OldCEmen posted [p:976420326] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>Is it the child labor? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BalanceLost 10/02/23 11:27:41 AM #7:	Whenever I see TC post, he is going on some anti-Europe rant. Especially regarding consumer rights. --- "BalanceLost has a steam-powered PS2 because Sweden don't have electric" - dimeanatrix <cite>BalanceLost posted [p:976429949] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>Whenever I see TC post, he is going on some anti-Europe rant. Especially regarding consumer rights. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kimbos_Egg 10/02/23 11:31:12 AM #8:	SaccharineSmile posted... Hating on products youve never owned? Its expensive big deal - youre not force to buy it thats the best thing about capitalism- you have choices! "WHY DO THEY HATE IT!?" "THEY'RE NOT FORCED TO BUY IT!" literally in the same stupid post. --- You think you've Got problems? https://imgur.com/OnEOsdT <cite>Kimbos_Egg posted [p:976430000] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>SaccharineSmile posted... </cite><quote>Hating on products youve never owned? Its expensive big deal - youre not force to buy it thats the best thing about capitalism- you have choices!</quote>"WHY DO THEY HATE IT!?""THEY'RE NOT FORCED TO BUY IT!"literally in the same stupid post. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 10/02/23 11:32:25 AM #9:	TC posts in favour of choice. Pops an aneurysm because Europeans don't choose Apple. (I mean it's not even true, lots of them have Apple products. I have no idea what set TC off. Are they mad over the USB thing?). --- You'll see motivational pictures about working hundred hour weeks/Well, it only applies to those who are operating at a really basic level <cite>ai123 posted [p:976430020] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>TC posts in favour of choice.Pops an aneurysm because Europeans don't choose Apple.(I mean it's not even true, lots of them have Apple products. I have no idea what set TC off. Are they mad over the USB thing?). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Foppe 10/02/23 11:35:17 AM #10:	TC: Why do you guys pick the more consumer-friendly options, you have choices!!! --- GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site. -CJayC <cite>Foppe posted [p:976430056] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>TC: Why do you guys pick the more consumer-friendly options, you have choices!!! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Were_Wyrm 10/02/23 11:36:00 AM #11:	They love freedom. --- I was a God, Valeria. I found it...beneath me. - Dr. Doom https://i.imgur.com/0EJvC4l.jpg <cite>Were_Wyrm posted [p:976430068] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>They love freedom. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 10/02/23 11:36:27 AM #12:	darkace77450 posted... Europeans enjoy stronger consumer protection laws. Apple is notoriously anti-consumer. Seems pretty straightforward to me. --- Eat the rich Destroy the GOP <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:976430074] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>darkace77450 posted... </cite><quote>Europeans enjoy stronger consumer protection laws. Apple is notoriously anti-consumer. Seems pretty straightforward to me.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KINDERFELD 10/02/23 11:37:11 AM #13:	darkace77450 posted... Europeans enjoy stronger consumer protection laws. Apple is notoriously anti-consumer. Seems pretty straightforward to me. --- POLITICS IS MY RELIGION PS5, Switch, RTX 3080 12GB <cite>KINDERFELD posted [p:976430090] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>darkace77450 posted... </cite><quote>Europeans enjoy stronger consumer protection laws. Apple is notoriously anti-consumer. Seems pretty straightforward to me.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GeraldDarko 10/02/23 11:40:32 AM #14:	Foppe posted... TC: Why do you guys pick the more consumer-friendly options, you have choices!!! Because that choice didn't market it's self on an image of of being for refined and classy people. Which, of course, makes clowns think they will be refined and classy too, if they buy the product. --- Carpe petat <cite>GeraldDarko posted [p:976430150] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>Foppe posted... </cite><quote>TC: Why do you guys pick the more consumer-friendly options, you have choices!!!</quote>Because that choice didn't market it's self on an image of of being for refined and classy people. Which, of course, makes clowns think they will be refined and classy too, if they buy the product. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyborgSage00x0 10/02/23 11:48:31 AM #15:	darkace77450 posted... Europeans enjoy stronger consumer protection laws. Apple is notoriously anti-consumer. Seems pretty straightforward to me. This, and this is the first I've heard of Europeans "hating" Apple. At least the EU forced them to adopt USB-C. --- PotD's resident Film Expert. <cite>CyborgSage00x0 posted [p:976430265] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>darkace77450 posted... </cite><quote>Europeans enjoy stronger consumer protection laws. Apple is notoriously anti-consumer. Seems pretty straightforward to me.</quote>This, and this is the first I've heard of Europeans "hating" Apple.At least the EU forced them to adopt USB-C. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Foppe 10/02/23 11:48:47 AM #16:	GeraldDarko posted... Because that choice didn't market it's self on an image of of being for refined and classy people. Which, of course, makes clowns think they will be refined and classy too, if they buy the product. European are less clowns than Americans? --- GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site. -CJayC <cite>Foppe posted [p:976430268] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>GeraldDarko posted... </cite><quote>Because that choice didn't market it's self on an image of of being for refined and classy people. Which, of course, makes clowns think they will be refined and classy too, if they buy the product.</quote>European are less clowns than Americans? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tanthalas 10/02/23 11:51:44 AM #17:	CyborgSage00x0 posted... This, and this is the first I've heard of Europeans "hating" Apple. First time Ive heard this too. --- Sir Markham pointed out, drinking another brandy. "A chap who can point at you and say 'die' has the distinct advantage". <cite>Tanthalas posted [p:976430305] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>CyborgSage00x0 posted... </cite><quote>This, and this is the first I've heard of Europeans "hating" Apple.</quote>First time Ive heard this too. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gray_Areas 10/02/23 11:53:57 AM #18:	Tanthalas posted... First time Ive heard this too. I know they're a lot less likely to use iMessage in Europe from some of Apple's recent legal documents, but I'm not sure if that's because they just don't use Apple products or if it's more due to the prevalence of WhatsApp in Europe. <cite>Gray_Areas posted [p:976430346] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>Tanthalas posted... </cite><quote>First time Ive heard this too.</quote>I know they're a lot less likely to use iMessage in Europe from some of Apple's recent legal documents, but I'm not sure if that's because they just don't use Apple products or if it's more due to the prevalence of WhatsApp in Europe.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TendoDRM 10/02/23 11:59:16 AM #19:	Foppe posted... European are less clowns than Americans? Absolutely. --- Cel Damage! Tonight at 8:00! <cite>TendoDRM posted [p:976430459] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>Foppe posted... </cite><quote>European are less clowns than Americans?</quote>Absolutely. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 10/02/23 12:10:29 PM #20:	Gray_Areas posted... I know they're a lot less likely to use iMessage in Europe from some of Apple's recent legal documents, but I'm not sure if that's because they just don't use Apple products or if it's more due to the prevalence of WhatsApp in Europe. WhatsApp is the most popular message service is Europe. And the world, IIRC. --- You'll see motivational pictures about working hundred hour weeks/Well, it only applies to those who are operating at a really basic level <cite>ai123 posted [p:976430635] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>Gray_Areas posted... </cite><quote>I know they're a lot less likely to use iMessage in Europe from some of Apple's recent legal documents, but I'm not sure if that's because they just don't use Apple products or if it's more due to the prevalence of WhatsApp in Europe.</quote>WhatsApp is the most popular message service is Europe.And the world, IIRC. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
reincarnator07 10/02/23 12:12:15 PM #21:	Gray_Areas posted... I know they're a lot less likely to use iMessage in Europe from some of Apple's recent legal documents, but I'm not sure if that's because they just don't use Apple products or if it's more due to the prevalence of WhatsApp in Europe. A bit of both. There's more than enough non Apple devices in use that it's just not practical to cut out that many users. A more agnostic app is required. Hell, on my team of 7 at work, we all use WhatsApp despite only one person having an Android phone --- Fan of metal? Don't mind covers? Check out my youtube and give me some feedback http://www.youtube.com/sircaballero <cite>reincarnator07 posted [p:976430662] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>Gray_Areas posted... </cite><quote>I know they're a lot less likely to use iMessage in Europe from some of Apple's recent legal documents, but I'm not sure if that's because they just don't use Apple products or if it's more due to the prevalence of WhatsApp in Europe.</quote>A bit of both. There's more than enough non Apple devices in use that it's just not practical to cut out that many users. A more agnostic app is required. Hell, on my team of 7 at work, we all use WhatsApp despite only one person having an Android phone </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TripleDouble 10/02/23 12:14:20 PM #22:	Isn't ios the only system allowed in north Korea? --- You're failing. So you blame congess, the president, you blame Greece. But if you looked in the mirror and blamed yourself, you wouldn't like it very much. <cite>TripleDouble posted [p:976430700] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>Isn't ios the only system allowed in north Korea? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
superbot400 10/02/23 12:20:25 PM #23:	darkace77450 posted... Europeans enjoy stronger consumer protection laws. Apple is notoriously anti-consumer. Seems pretty straightforward to me. Yep. EU is using their powers to hold American Companies accountable. TC needs to accept that. --- http://spinsulin.freeforums.org/the-fantastic-four-respect-thread-t4436.html, my huge ass respect thread. You won't see it. <cite>superbot400 posted [p:976430800] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>darkace77450 posted... </cite><quote>Europeans enjoy stronger consumer protection laws. Apple is notoriously anti-consumer. Seems pretty straightforward to me.</quote>Yep. EU is using their powers to hold American Companies accountable. TC needs to accept that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
garan 10/02/23 2:57:03 PM #24:	Apple is one of the most evil,shitty, anti-consumer companies around. Everyone should hate them. <cite>garan posted [p:976433358] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>Apple is one of the most evil,shitty, anti-consumer companies around. Everyone should hate them.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tanthalas 10/02/23 4:15:15 PM #25:	Gray_Areas posted... I know they're a lot less likely to use iMessage in Europe from some of Apple's recent legal documents, but I'm not sure if that's because they just don't use Apple products or if it's more due to the prevalence of WhatsApp in Europe. Can non-iPhone users even use iMessage? --- Sir Markham pointed out, drinking another brandy. "A chap who can point at you and say 'die' has the distinct advantage". <cite>Tanthalas posted [p:976434682] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>Gray_Areas posted... </cite><quote>I know they're a lot less likely to use iMessage in Europe from some of Apple's recent legal documents, but I'm not sure if that's because they just don't use Apple products or if it's more due to the prevalence of WhatsApp in Europe.</quote>Can non-iPhone users even use iMessage? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Link_HT 10/02/23 4:22:40 PM #26:	People in Europe aren't as brainwashed to go to war over brands. We also don't have phone text bubble racism like you guys, because literally nobody uses SMS, it's all WhatsApp. <cite>Link_HT posted [p:976434802] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>People in Europe aren't as brainwashed to go to war over brands. We also don't have phone text bubble racism like you guys, because literally nobody uses SMS, it's all WhatsApp.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bobbaaay 10/02/23 4:24:19 PM #27:	Shocking - since Euros are so wildly classist about other things, like food. <cite>bobbaaay posted [p:976434841] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>Shocking - since Euros are so wildly classist about other things, like food.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Link_HT 10/02/23 4:29:55 PM #28:	bobbaaay posted... Shocking - since Euros are so wildly classist about other things, like food. True. We also eat with a fork and knife. <cite>Link_HT posted [p:976434932] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>bobbaaay posted... </cite><quote>Shocking - since Euros are so wildly classist about other things, like food.</quote>True. We also eat with a fork and knife.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Foppe 10/02/23 6:24:14 PM #29:	bobbaaay posted... Shocking - since Euros are so wildly classist about other things, like food. Using real sugar and high quality ingredients in fast food is classist now? --- GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site. -CJayC <cite>Foppe posted [p:976437038] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>bobbaaay posted... </cite><quote>Shocking - since Euros are so wildly classist about other things, like food.</quote>Using real sugar and high quality ingredients in fast food is classist now? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bobbaaay 10/02/23 9:54:41 PM #30:	Foppe posted... Using real sugar and high quality ingredients in fast food is classist now? I mean poverty shaming people is pretty much the definition of classism. <cite>bobbaaay posted [p:976440937] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>Foppe posted... </cite><quote>Using real sugar and high quality ingredients in fast food is classist now?</quote>I mean poverty shaming people is pretty much the definition of classism.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark_Arbron 10/02/23 10:01:41 PM #31:	SaccharineSmile posted... Hating on products youve never owned? Its expensive big deal - youre not force to buy it thats the best thing about capitalism- you have choices! Unless youre getting screwed by your ISP in many parts of the US. Then you dont have choices. --- "The US is not a single country. It is ~20 developed countries being held hostage by ~25 developing countries and ~5 failed states." -Calintares <cite>Dark_Arbron posted [p:976441056] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>SaccharineSmile posted... </cite><quote>Hating on products youve never owned? Its expensive big deal - youre not force to buy it thats the best thing about capitalism- you have choices!</quote>Unless youre getting screwed by your ISP in many parts of the US. Then you dont have choices. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SaccharineSmile 10/03/23 1:24:07 AM #32:	garan posted... Apple is one of the most evil,shitty, anti-consumer companies around. Everyone should hate them. yet its the biggest company of all time I dont think regular people care enough really about stuff like this --- Sent from my IPhone X <cite>SaccharineSmile posted [p:976443954] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>garan posted... </cite><quote>Apple is one of the most evil,shitty, anti-consumer companies around. Everyone should hate them.</quote>yet its the biggest company of all timeI dont think regular people care enough really about stuff like this </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Foppe 10/03/23 1:25:39 AM #33:	Not when people cares more about an expensive product than being consumer-friendly. --- GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site. -CJayC <cite>Foppe posted [p:976443972] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>Not when people cares more about an expensive product than being consumer-friendly. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Torgo 10/03/23 1:30:55 AM #34:	Tim Apple. --- Be careful: I was moderated for telling people not to commit illegal acts of assault and murder. It's not worth trying to be the voice of reason sometimes. <cite>Torgo posted [p:976444015] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>Tim Apple. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CyborgSage00x0 10/03/23 12:18:06 PM #35:	It's more odd that Apple is so popular in America, when that drops off hard in the rest of the world. And even then, they maybe only have 50% of the phone base, which would be the first time that's happened since the iPhone came out. --- PotD's resident Film Expert. <cite>CyborgSage00x0 posted [p:976450161] in Why do EUR... [t:80582717]...</cite> <quote>It's more odd that Apple is so popular in America, when that drops off hard in the rest of the world. And even then, they maybe only have 50% of the phone base, which would be the first time that's happened since the iPhone came out. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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