• ThankYouVeryMuch@kbin.social
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        But what’s the alternative? It is a big deal for me how these companies exploit workers. But it’s not just apple it’s all of them, what choice do we consumers have here?

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            Well, maybe. I’ve been taking a look at them since I’m gonna have to replace my phone most likely later this year (perhaps even next year🤞🏻) but I don’t think I can go back to a non-water proof one and be skipping a heartbeat every time a drop splashes in the general direction of my device.
            The repairable design, 7 years of updates and (I think) 5 years warranty are unbeatable tho.

            But for the exploited workers matter I’m gonna need more proof than a couple pictures of smiling Asian people to really believe there’s no exploitation.

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            I don’t know where or how do you live but for me and most people having a smartphone is a necessity more than a luxury. I did try to go no-smart and it’s just not an option, and that was a bunch of years ago

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        I really dont think this applies as an example to iPhones. There are so many other options available that it is not an only option for anyone that is concerned about factory workers conditions. This comic just seems like an excuse for those people that want to save the world but also really want this one particular brands products despite the competition.

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      Also a great example of false equivalency by implying Apple product ownership is somehow as necessary as participating in society