Posted on 05/03/2020 8:05:09 PM PDT by Notthemomma
iPhone and iPad users (Apple) and Android users (Google) are now blocked from using the GunBroker app on smart phones and pads to bid on or buy firearms, and the two tech giants have removed the GunBroker app from their stores.
GunBroker discussed this sudden change in the link from 4/27/20 and updated 5/3/20. Both Apple and Google made the anti-gun restriction by saying GunBroker violated their guidelines, specifically, by "facilitating the sale or purchase of firearms." The apps can apparently still be used, for now, to search for and review items for sale, and perhaps also to post items for sale, but bids and purchases have to be done on GunBroker's internet website, GunBroker.com. Again, for now.
I cannot begin to say how utterly disgusted I am at the insane decision by Apple and Android to restrict this basic 2nd amendment activity, namely, the legal buying and selling of firearms on smart device apps, by this well-established and totally legal entity.
All firearms bought on GunBroker and shipped across state lines absolutely have to go through a Federal Firearms License holder on the receiving end, and frequently involve an FFL holder on both ends, with background checks on the buyer as required by Federal and local laws, before a gun purchaser can take possession of a gun. Even for guns not shipped across state lines, all local and state gun laws must be met before a gun bought on GunBroker can be transferred to the buyer. To hinder such above-board and thoroughly legal activity by law-abiding citizens is nothing short of pure anti-gun censorship and infringement of a basic and constitutionally guaranteed right.
GunBroker, from my perusing of its site, has done more than 865 MILLION transactions to date for all sorts of items, sold from individuals or businesses to other individuals or businesses, from guns to ammo to knives to parts to camping and outdoor gear, etc. etc. etc., all legally and in the open. This has generated tons of income for people and businesses, and allowed many, many sporting enthusiasts to find the items they've been wanting and needing, for their hobbies and livelihoods. And if they've done it to GunBroker, it won't be long before they do it to other similar sites, and to gun forums that use Tapatalk or other mobile apps.
This action is the same as the social media blocking or banning conservative, or pro-firearm, or anti-abortion, or pro-Trump content/users they do not like, because such thought does not mirror their liberal or progressive ideological agendas. Yes, these are private entities that may not have to protect constitutional rights of their users, and yes the hindered activities can still be done in some other fashion, just not as easily and not as mainstream, but that is in fact the goal of the tech giants and social media!
Shame on Apple and Google for falling into this evil liberal attack on America, all because, you know, "guns."
https://support.gunbroker.com/hc/en-us/articles/225068787-Mobile-Aps-Mobile-Site-Use
From the link:
Apple / Iphone / Ipad Unfortunately, Apple has removed our app from their store. They state our app violates their guidelines. Here is what they told us:
"Apple has removed your App since it violates our guidelines. Specifically, this item:
1. Safety When people install an app from the App Store, they want to feel confident it’s safe to do so— that the app doesn’t contain upsetting or offensive content, won’t damage their device, and isn’t likely to cause physical harm from its use. We’ve outlined the major pitfalls below, but if you’re looking to shock and offend people, the App Store isn’t the right place for your app.
1.1 Objectionable Content Apps should not include content that is offensive, insensitive, upsetting, intended to disgust, or in exceptionally poor taste. Examples of such content include: 1.1 (removed) 1.2 (removed) 1.3 Depictions that encourage illegal or reckless use of weapons and dangerous objects, or facilitate the purchase of firearms."
Access to Apple’s complete guidelines is available here: https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/
Google / Android
Unfortunately, Google has removed our app from their store. They state our app violates their guidelines. Here is what they told us:
"After review, GunBroker.com, com.gunbroker.android has been suspended and removed from Google Play due to a policy violation.
Issue: Violation of Dangerous Products policy We don't allow apps that facilitate the sale of explosives, firearms, ammunition or certain firearms accessories. We also don’t allow apps that provide instructions for the manufacture of explosives, firearms, ammunition, restricted firearm accessories, or other weapons."
RICO, Sherman Antitrust Act , Commerce Clause?
I think both Apple and Google should be forced to divest their app stores.
In the future 5G networks will help make apps obsolete. Just put a link on the phone that looks like an app icon and it will operate with the speed of an app via a browser window. Look at Windows365 or GoogleApps for an example, these used to be software you had to install on your computer but now they are offered as services used inside a browser.
I still use the software apps fwiw, but you get my point.
I didn’t see this coming. Big Tech is the biggest threat to our liberty. 2nd is our state government. Not the federal government, oddly.
Exactly.
At least as long as you have some undefined minimum number of users at which point you lose your property and first amendment rights.
For some reason.
Who needs an “app?”
Conservatives should just design and build their own smart phones. < /s>
Ping!
Perhaps this might be worth mentioning when you’re on the radio with Bill Frady this week.
I listen to nothing but firearms and 2nd amendment podcasts on my iPhone while I’m at work. Including the LockAndLoad radio show.
Who’s to say that Apple won’t decide to put a stop to allowing this kind of content to be available for downloading?
That’s a RICO Act violation, as well as antitrust act violation.
Apparently the only laws we have in the US now are the ones you may or may not choose to observe at any given time.
While the GOP sleeps. Who needs Democrats with Republicans like Graham and China Mitch?
Barr’s a gun grabber, except for FBI snipers who shoot nursing women in Idaho.
that is true, as a third party app install outside of apple and google
Do you think a web browser is safer?
If you have a good browser like Brave or some other browser that’s secure, to what you consider secure.
Someday the world will be mine by one massive conglomerate: GooApplTubezon.
What do you use as a browser?
Thanks for the ping, PROCON.
I decided a couple of years ago that when this MAC dies or is rendered useless due to forced obsolescence I will simply retire from all use of the ‘net.
PC’s annoy the heck out of me after having MAC’s for so long, but now Apple has gone PC so I can no longer stand to buy their products either.
“Goodbye cruel world!” /s
That’s the idea.
A defenseless population whick is dependent on the government for *protection.*
That way said population will surrender their rights and keep in power the elite who just want to control everything and everyone anyways.
Time for some buildings to burn. Most of the governors collapsed to intense pressure. Time now for the pocket bucks that fund this destruction of our 2nd amendment rights to feel the Bern.
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