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by theplumber 1376 days ago
Big companies can excert influence and change behaviours. Consider this as a drug dealer who gives you a free trial.
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yes, that is what i am saying. there are people who avoid smoking cigarettes or take alcohol for all their lives even in the face of freebies. they aren't swayed by them but then there are people who are swayed.

if cigarette makers and breweries can continue and expand their business, so can apple and it would be just the same thing imo