Why does the EFF insist on acting like a bunch of idjits?

Gideon · 06-03-2009, 02:44 AM

Apple Bans App from App Store for Bad Word

Which was just a big setup by the EFF to begin with.

Now, I don't like banning apps. In fact, I agree with most the positions the EFF has taken. But why do they have to keep acting like a bunch of morons? Do they not realize their parody (and honestly, it's crap for parody) is just making them (and thus the cause) look bad? They did something else or said something else recently that was also just... terrible. I can't quite remember what it was, though. I'm even all for good satire but this was pathetic!

Issues become undercut all the time by having ridiculous people advocating them. Those ridiculous people become the example of the position and it ends up hurting the issue in the eyes of the public.

These are important issues... and we have D-list comics as the spokespeople.

Andybaby · 06-03-2009, 04:31 AM

these are how aps are added too the app store.

its rejected from apple. there is a public outrage, and then BAM, its approved after further review.

Gideon · 06-03-2009, 04:34 AM

yes, but this app was MADE to be rejected from the app store. I agree it is crap, and I agree that their testers are almost certainly idiots but making a "f--- you" video? Really?

It's just childish. It's not even clever.

HarryT · 06-03-2009, 04:42 AM

I guess it's done on the principle that "there's no such thing as bad publicity".

06-03-2009, 02:44 AM	#1
Gideon Wearer of Pants Posts: 1,050 Karma: 7634 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norman, OK Device: Amazon Kindle DX / iPhone	Why does the EFF insist on acting like a bunch of idjits? Apple Bans App from App Store for Bad Word Which was just a big setup by the EFF to begin with. Now, I don't like banning apps. In fact, I agree with most the positions the EFF has taken. But why do they have to keep acting like a bunch of morons? Do they not realize their parody (and honestly, it's crap for parody) is just making them (and thus the cause) look bad? They did something else or said something else recently that was also just... terrible. I can't quite remember what it was, though. I'm even all for good satire but this was pathetic! Issues become undercut all the time by having ridiculous people advocating them. Those ridiculous people become the example of the position and it ends up hurting the issue in the eyes of the public. These are important issues... and we have D-list comics as the spokespeople.

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06-03-2009, 04:31 AM	#2
Andybaby Wizard Posts: 1,279 Karma: 1002683 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Device: PRS-700	these are how aps are added too the app store. its rejected from apple. there is a public outrage, and then BAM, its approved after further review.

06-03-2009, 04:34 AM	#3
Gideon Wearer of Pants Posts: 1,050 Karma: 7634 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norman, OK Device: Amazon Kindle DX / iPhone	yes, but this app was MADE to be rejected from the app store. I agree it is crap, and I agree that their testers are almost certainly idiots but making a "f--- you" video? Really? It's just childish. It's not even clever.

06-03-2009, 04:42 AM	#4
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I guess it's done on the principle that "there's no such thing as bad publicity".

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