[Gorbzel]

Why is Apple required to act as law enforcement? Moreso, even if they could, why as consumers and technicians should we want them to?

HNers go on and on about big brother Cupertino all the time, but ooh some (well intentioned but misguided) refurb/recycling shop writes an article and all of a sudden critical thinking goes out the window.

[lonelappde]

Apple is inserting itself as law enforcement. That's what the OP is about. So they should do it right.

Also, please refrain from snide remarks, per HN commenting guidelines. Let your arguments stand on their merits.

[Gorbzel]

Apple is not inserting itself as law enforcement, nor does your comment provide any justification as for why you think that'd be the case here.

Now, I could point out that absent any rationale, your comment fails to make the conversation "more thoughtful and substantive", as requested per HN commenting guidelines. However, I'd also remind everyone that HN isn't moderated by replying to comments you feel break the guidelines. Quite the opposite: "don't feed egregious comments by replying," if you really believe a comment is that bad then flag it.

However, said guidelines also remind us that critical comments are teaching moments and can be inherently good. Wit is frequently a valuable component in criticism, and there's a different between wit and mean-spirited snark. Thus, we're left with maybe the most important guideline: Assume good faith. I genuinely believe the article OP is well-intentioned, and was hoping the comment parent would provide some additional justification or perhaps reflection based on the distinction between good ideas and BigTech overreach. Instead, meta-commentary.

Regardless, have a good day.