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I honestly don't understand why people tolerate this behavior (probably has something to do with the brilliant marketing Apple uses (like Anian stated) where people still seem to feel "elite" when they whip out their iPhones).  I mean it's like if Honda sells you a car but tells you "you can't go over 65mph" and "you can't drive it on any roads we don't approve of". 

It's ridiculous.

The "novelty" of iDevices is going to wear off (hopefully soon) and Apple is  going to find themselves in trouble when that happens.

I don't think a feeling of superiority is really that big of a driver at this point. For most non-tech savvy people once you get used to a particular system, it is easiest to stick with that system. I also think most people are too apathetic to care, which further locks them into that system because it is too much effort to figure out how to take all your stuff and get out of it so they just buy the next version because it is easier than the alternative.

Alright, I'm new. Which may or may not be obvious to forum regulars. So I'm am trying to get a handle on the rules of the board, and I realize I will eventually figure most stuff out by reading and paying attention, but that takes too long. The FAQ's are blank, so is there a place for me to read about the forum's rules regarding avatars and signatures and stuff like that so I have a better understanding before I do something and get blasted for it?

TIA!