spice-boy

Back door, the Feds are kinky like that. 

dysamoria said:

PS: the “us vs them” attitude here against iFixIt is black & white absolutist, almost religious thinking. It just enables a lack of critical examination of what Apple are really doing, environmentally. Try a more nuanced look.

Wow! Thank you for a well written and thought out comment. You will find few AI readers who could read past the first sentence of your post before scrolling away. AI attracts readers interested in everything Apple except critique or questioning which is either ignored or countered with personal insults. We are firmly in the post "beleaguered" years yet so many AI readers still feel obligated to defend Apple's every move. Yes there is an old time religious fervor with some people here, Cult of Mac's most orthodox and extreme believers come to Apple's defense on a daily basis. 

avon b7 said:

Any efforts along these lines should be applauded but it does seem like a publicity stunt to a degree. At least at this point in time.

Even so, I can't blame them for wanting some publicity from their efforts. Who wouldn't?

On a higher level, what really achieves change is legislation. Things like WEEE and RoHS have had a big impact and companies have had no option but to comply.

"publicity stunt" as in we are the largest company in the world and are showing y'all if we can do it others can as well. endless consumerism has taken its toll Apple is hoping to persuade other to follow, that's how change for the better happens. 

jimh2 said:

It's a feel-good move by Apple to save money when building new products. It if ever "closed loop" the company will be dying out because if you have enough coming in to support what you are selling then you are not selling enough product and/or people are buying another brands product.

Companies can still buy "used" aluminum from cities and other companies who collect minerals without having to buy from mines. Mining is not only hazardous to the human mining but is also devastating to nearby ecologies.

It was such an exciting time.... not had such a high since then.