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I thought Apple withdrew support for SOPA?


I don't think Apple ever did support SOPA. BSA did, of which Apple is a member, and BSA withdrew their support.


yeah remember Apple & Microsoft threatening to cancel their membership, in light of SOPA support of BSA. Wondering, why is Apple on Maddox list though.


Do you have a reference for this?


I don't think they ever (explicitly) supported it. The Business Software Alliance did which they're a member of so guilt by assoc. They did announce public opposition.


They've been eerily silent on the matter. They also have content deals with pretty much all the major companies pushing for SOPA/PIPA.


It isn't eerie when Apple is silent.




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