Personally, I buy protein powder even though I know the ingredients are actually too cheap to justify the price. But I’m too lazy, and the reward of a cold chocolate shake after working out makes me forget about the outrageous cost. It’s a little guilty pleasure I’ve come to terms with.

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      iPhones are overpriced when compared to manufacturing cost point of view - Apple has crazy high margins.

      Also you are the product from data collection, the device’s planned obsolescence/inability to be repaired, surcharges for in-iOS transactions, and so on, but I guess that’s not the exact framework of this question.

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        Also you are the product from data collection, the device’s planned obsolescence/inability to be repaired, surcharges for in-iOS transactions, and so on, but I guess that’s not the exact framework of this question.

        Better. Than. Android.

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          The majority of the planet disagrees with you. Also hello from GrapheneOS, which allows me to control my phone as I wish, unlike your precious iOS.

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            Yeah, I just don’t have the time or interest to spend weekends messing around with the device I need to stay in touch with work and family. It’s just not worth it. De-googling android is just way too much work.