Tim Apple has made it really clear he doesn't care about his customers, his shareholders, or anyone else at all. The only way to fix this issue is to help every Apple user in your life transition away from such a user-hostile company.
Also, any company that implements a Social Credit Score should be immediately overthrown, as it is too dangerous to exist. Fascism must be destroyed, permanently.
Not sure if you’re talking to me, but, the company was never yours.
For every you, there is literally tens to hundreds of thousands who would buy a canned fart if it was genuine apple.
In fairness to Apple, their devices devices go alright for lifespan and support.
Additionally, you probably could have booted pureOS on your old Mac mini.
Good on you for voting with your wallet though.
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