Apple’s philosophy has always been to make things as easy as possible for users, but only if the users agree to pay through the nose. That’s fine, but they also actively stop anyone from trying to do anything outside the limited number of actions they consider acceptable. It’s a good thing the EU is trying to stop that.
Almost 15 years ago. Not my MC, but I worked at the same company for several years leading into it. None of the glory is mine, and I am not any of the named or fired characters in this story....
So this is a tiny and very mild malicious compliance on both mine and a neighbour's part. Might be boring for not-cat-owners (or most people) to read....
Good for you. Some of these board members are retirees who try and get a sense of power from policing rules unnecessarily. I hope I have better things to do with my time when I get old.
Thanks for building up this community here! I used to love reading it on reddit. I have a story from many years ago, I'm not a good storyteller but I'll try!...
That is always a good strategy. Eventually some people realise what a fool they're making of themselves. Others get even angrier the nicer you get, sometimes to the point where they can't function properly.
If only everyone thought like you. I don't mind being treated like I'm invisible, some folks are just busy or tired. But some folks actively spend time and energy trying to be rude.
The EU forced Apple to allow users to replace their own batteries, Apple did so by making the process as troublesome for users as possible. (www.ifixit.com)
You really need to think about what is more important...
Almost 15 years ago. Not my MC, but I worked at the same company for several years leading into it. None of the glory is mine, and I am not any of the named or fired characters in this story....
Residential rules: Balcony cat nets are not allowed, however trellises on balcony are? [Semi-long] (regna.nu)
So this is a tiny and very mild malicious compliance on both mine and a neighbour's part. Might be boring for not-cat-owners (or most people) to read....
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Don't want to listen to the information I have to tell you? Your loss.
Here's a shorter story of malicious compliance, again from when I was working front desk at a value/budget motel....
Follow the expense policy to the letter, he said.
I've been lurking on the reddit sub for many years, but I finally have a story I'm excited to tell!...
"Don't touch my bag!" OK, I'll do exactly that!
Thanks for building up this community here! I used to love reading it on reddit. I have a story from many years ago, I'm not a good storyteller but I'll try!...
That time the boys team had our back against sexist uniforms
This story sort of fits here, just trying to add content....
Can't go to the bathroom more than once per class? OK, I'll just stand outside the classroom.
I have a story that kinda fits! Never shared this before, but I'm sure many people have experienced something similar....