https://nitter.net/ZTPetrizzo/status/1450972242322599942

https://twitter.com/ZTPetrizzo/status/1450972242322599942

:xicko: he can't keep getting away with this!!

  • Rod_Blagojevic [none/use name]
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    3 years ago

    I have observed that most people, not just boomers, don't realize that Chinese factories are only making exactly what American companies contract them to make. In many minds there is no tension between the idea that Chinese people are only capable of producing the poorest quality, most toxic goods and American companies have no choice but to accept this insult to the integrity of their brands, and Chinese people at the same time also manage to produce our most sophisticated consumer tech, such as the iPhone.

    • StellarTabi [none/use name]
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      3 years ago

      Really depends on the type of contract (Apple's iPhone contracts vs randos saying "gimme 300 barrels of fidget spinners"). In cases like the later, it can be really unclear who is cutting more corners. But it is clear who will get the blame.

      • Rod_Blagojevic [none/use name]
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        3 years ago

        Even then, the American company could be more specific in subsequent contracts if the first order wasn't what they wanted. Of course, it would probably cost more, so, this is just a long way for me to say that you're right.