• Apple removes 'offensive' Intifada application
    44 replies, posted
[img]http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/53640000/jpg/_53640952_000094312-1.jpg[/img] [b][i]The application, called ThirdIntifada, was said to incite violence against Israel[/i][/b] [b]Computer firm Apple has removed an Arabic-language application from its App Store called ThirdIntifada, after Israel said it incited violence.[/b] [release] "We removed this app from the App Store because it violates the developer guidelines by being offensive to large groups of people," Apple said. The app was released a few days ago. It listed forthcoming protests and provided news reports and editorials in Arabic, as well as including links to nationalistic Palestinian material. Intifada refers to two violent uprisings against Israel over the past three decades, and a third intifada refers to a future uprising. An Israeli minister wrote to Apple earlier this week to complain about the application. "From browsing through the articles, stories and photographs that appear in the app, it is clear that this is an anti-Israeli and anti-Zionist application that in fact, as its name suggests, calls for an uprising against Israel," said Israeli Minister of Public Affairs and the Diaspora Yuli Edelstein in a letter sent to Apple founder Steve Jobs. A statement issued by Mr Edelstein's ministry on Thursday welcomed "Apple's swift action" in removing the application, developed by a Dubai-based company. [b]Facebook precedent[/b] In March this year, Facebook removed a page calling for a new Palestinian uprising against Israel after more than 350,000 people signed up to it. Mr Edelstein said the Facebook page had been created by the same group behind the new application, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports. "The Facebook page called for an uprising against Israel through a violent struggle, and included severe incitement." In the ministry statement announcing Apple's move, Mr Edelstein was quoted as saying the company, like Facebook, "had proven it shared values that stand in opposition to violence, incitement and terror" [/release] [url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-13890331]The BBC[/url]
Palestinians have the right to protest, fuck off Israel.
They do but Intifada is violent.
[QUOTE=Uberman77883;30663433]They do but Intifada is violent.[/QUOTE] When you're in the position Palestinians are, a peaceful protest can only go so far. Okay, let me explain. The reason non-violence worked in India was because there was a weak British presence and dealing with it would be incredibly difficult. The reason it worked in the US was because the blacks were in the US, and thus caught the attention of everyone. Palestine is separated, and it's incredibly difficult for Palestinians to get into Israel.
[QUOTE=MasterG;30663572]:foxnews: Apple supports oppressive government by removing anti-government application[/QUOTE] Foxnews is pro-Israeli.
[QUOTE=marlkarx;30663492]When you're in the position Palestinians are, a peaceful protest can only go so far.[/QUOTE] True, but I do wonder how Israel would have looked today, had it not been attacked by multiple Middle Eastern nations immediately after its conception. It didn't turn into what it is today just like that.
[quote]From browsing through the articles, stories and photographs that appear in the app, it is clear that this is an anti-Israeli and anti-Zionist application that in fact, as its name suggests, calls for an uprising against Israel,"[/quote] If this was for any other country (e.g "Anti-Syrian application that calls for an uprising against Syria") no action would be taken by Apple. Israel needs to stop acting like a fucking spoiled child about everything
Hmm, a third Intifada. I think that is a good idea.
:foxnews: Muslim extremists hide cryptic messages inside apples, more at 11.
Fucking jews. [highlight](User was banned for this post ("Antisemitism." - Seiteki))[/highlight]
So inciting violence against another country is something that is approved of in FP? Really guys?
[QUOTE=Starpluck;30664044]If this was for any other country (e.g "Anti-Syrian application that calls for an uprising against Syria") no action would be taken by Apple. Israel needs to stop acting like a fucking spoiled child about everything[/QUOTE] I wouldn't be so sure about that, Apple's removed apps for dumber reasons.
[QUOTE=zombojoe;30675870]So inciting violence against another country is something that is approved of in FP? Really guys?[/QUOTE] Its calling for an uprising, just like all the [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab_Spring"]other ones occurring in the Middle East. [/URL] Its pathetic that any other call for an uprising anywhere is usually supported upon, internationally, while a call for one in Israel is immediately condemned, unacceptable and labeled as "inciting violence"
The situation in Israel is quite obviously NOT the same as in those other countries.
[QUOTE=Isotope;30676460]The situation in Israel is quite obviously NOT the same as in those other countries.[/QUOTE] how not so? People living under an oppressive government wanting to get rid of said government and imposing a new order. Just like Egypt, Tunis, Libya, Yemen etc.
[QUOTE=PunchedInFac;30677400]how not so? People living under an oppressive government wanting to get rid of said government and imposing a new order. Just like Egypt, Tunis, Libya, Yemen etc.[/QUOTE] I am pretty sure the Israelis are happy enough with their government, a government that is also "technically" democratic as far as I am aware? The Palestinians are not Israeli's revolting against the Israeli government last time I checked. As far as I was aware in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Yemen etc it was the populace of same country as the dictatorship who were revolting...
[QUOTE=Isotope;30678139]I am pretty sure the Israelis are happy enough with their government, a government that is also "technically" democratic as far as I am aware? The Palestinians are not Israeli's revolting against the Israeli government last time I checked. As far as I was aware in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Yemen etc it was the populace of same country as the dictatorship who were revolting...[/QUOTE] The Palestinians are the populace of the same country they are revolting from. This is their native homeland to begin with. Please don't tell me you're trying to imply Israel is some sort of exclusive Jewish state where Palestinians can't protest oppression and discrimination because they're not Jewish. [editline]24th June 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Isotope;30678139]I am pretty sure the Israelis are happy enough with their government..[/QUOTE] Not necessarily true, leftists in Israel are usually not. And even then, I'm pretty damn sure there was a lot of white South Africans proud of their [apartheid] government as well, because it discriminated in [B]their[/B] favor.
[QUOTE=Starpluck;30676283]Its calling for an uprising, just like all the [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab_Spring"]other ones occurring in the Middle East. [/URL] Its pathetic that any other call for an uprising anywhere is usually supported upon, internationally, while a call for one in Israel is immediately condemned, unacceptable and labeled as "inciting violence"[/QUOTE] The difference being that Israel and Palestine are two core entities at the whole conflict of the Middle East's stability, whereas the internal affairs of countries like Egypt only play a minor role. Also Arab Spring sounds more like an energy drink than a series of revolutions :v:.
There is a difference between protesting and causing hatred and violence.
[quote]"We removed this app from the App Store because it violates the developer guidelines by being offensive to [U]large groups of people[/U]," Apple said.[/quote] Remember guys, you can only offend the minorities
What's more amazing is that they can afford an iphone to get the app
whoA holy shit stop the presses
Why can't they just silently remove it or something instead of making a big deal about it.
[QUOTE=Fourm Shark;30679601]Why does humanity gotta be a bitch?[/QUOTE] Fixed.
[QUOTE=PunchedInFac;30677400]how not so? People living under an oppressive government wanting to get rid of said government and imposing a new order. Just like Egypt, Tunis, Libya, Yemen etc.[/QUOTE] Pretty sure the protesters in those countries don't also want every single citizen of the country dead, as well as government officials...
[QUOTE=Ridge;30679920]Pretty sure the protesters in those countries don't also want every single citizen of the country dead, as well as government officials...[/QUOTE] As with every varied group of people there are always people who will want blood shed.
[QUOTE=Starpluck;30678180]The Palestinians are the populace of the same country they are revolting from. This is their native homeland to begin with. Please don't tell me you're trying to imply Israel is some sort of exclusive Jewish state where Palestinians can't protest oppression and discrimination because they're not Jewish.[/QUOTE] Uh, who are you referring to because there is a bit of a difference between the ones who are citizens of Israel and the ones who aren't. Homeland is a bullshit excuse, the only legitimate reason is protesting against either the PA or Israeli occupation, probably both due to their cooperation. Also you know, the last two Infitadas were hardly peaceful. Talking about how something was going to be a peaceful protest in the past hasn't always been true, can't exactly take their word on it this time.
[QUOTE=marlkarx;30663345]Palestinians have the right to protest, fuck off Israel.[/QUOTE] You know what Intifada means? nope.
Funny thing is protesting in other countries is against a government who only wants to stay in power and needs to be forcefully kicked out by their own people. Kicking Israelis out will either make them come back in force or change to a Gaza situation where they drop a bomb on anything hostile, both being a massive setback on anything. It's just going to fuck things up, not bring progress.
[QUOTE=EvilMattress;30679303]Why can't they just silently remove it or something instead of making a big deal about it.[/QUOTE] um, apple definitely didn't delete it and go "GUYS WE GOT RID OF THE TERRORISTS AHHHH". they were contacted and asked if they did, apple didn't make a big deal of it in the slightest.
Sorry, you need to Log In to post a reply to this thread.