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Uh? Wow! Way to show them bastards. ;)
Not the OP, but Hey… I'm loyal to the makers of my shoes because they fit great and last. I'm loyal to my preferred food brands because they taste great and have consistent quality. I'm loyal to a book publisher because their tech books are comprehensive.
Loyalty to a brand is not submission. It means you pick the brand over others due to positive past experiences. Don't imply that someone is a sheep for liking a company's products; you didn't say it, but it's clear that you think less of the OP for using that word.
I can completely respect your perspective. Yes I was being short when I made this comment, no offense to the op was intended.
To patronize a service because its good does not imply loyalty.
Apple has a long history of being manipulative and exploitative of their customers. Being loyal to them (from my perspective) is like being loyal to an abusive person. You obey their commands not because of respect, but because you feel an emotional bond to them.