> permits them ethically to continue buying Apple stuff
you need to be more specific about what your ethical objection is.
I avoid the iOS ecosystem because I see it as a monopolistic lockin that restricts fundamental freedoms. It is hostile to its user's interests by taking those freedoms and achieves it by exploiting their lack of technical understanding of what they are giving up.
> if only people knew what they were giving up by using closed sourced mobile devices they would all be using PinePhones
not what I'm saying. It's not about closed vs open source but closed vs open platforms.
I think if people understood the real level of control Apple actually has over their lives by completely controlling every bit of software their phone is allowed to execute .... at least some of them would probably look to at least keep their options open. Of course, as long as Apple behaves benevolently, nobody will really notice this. But being a corporation controlled by money and shareholders, even if staying benevolent is a promise Apple wants to make it actually isn't one they can guarantee to keep.
you need to be more specific about what your ethical objection is.
I avoid the iOS ecosystem because I see it as a monopolistic lockin that restricts fundamental freedoms. It is hostile to its user's interests by taking those freedoms and achieves it by exploiting their lack of technical understanding of what they are giving up.
But is that your ethical problem?