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by blazingfrog2 4315 days ago
> other people or corporations can't make changes to my property without my permission.

IANAL but it seems you have given permission:

  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Apple and its principals reserve the right to change, suspend, remove, or disable access to any App and Book Products, content, or other materials comprising a part of the App and Book Services at any time without notice. In no event will Apple be liable for making these changes.
http://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms...
2 comments
tedks 4314 days ago
Well, I use an Android phone, but regardless, I've never given anyone permission. Maybe in a legal sense someone could claim that, but that's irrelevant to what's actually happened.

Stop letting game-riggers dictate your view of reality.

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judk 4315 days ago
Tolerating is not the same as agreeing. There is no meaningful alternative to allowing app deletion.
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arjie 4315 days ago
If this is really a problem for you, here's a solution:

1. Get a Nexus phone.

2. Flash to a custom ROM.

3. Don't flash Google Apps.

4. Sideload APKs or use an alternative store.

5. Enjoy.

The reason you can't have everything is that the app devs and most people prefer the store situation. If this is a particular problem for you, there will be sacrifices.

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