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by throw0101b 907 days ago
> […] but I paid Apple for the privilege to use their service.

Under certain terms and conditions. Just like any other service: Gmail, Netflix, going to a local stadium for a sports match.

Everything you paid for was according to a certain agreement, and you don't get to do whatever you want just because you cut a cheque. You pay $X, you get Y. (Or you pay $0 and you are the product sold to others (attention economy)).