No, they are not - they're pointing out your 'argument' is as without support as that example.
I don't understand, the situations are not analogous at all. Not to mention I was merely asking a question - not everything is an "argument".
You are correct - you don't understand.
Well, this was a productive conversation I suppose then.
That's what they're trying to do, but they failed. It's not an issue of over-reach (omg, did you just ...) it's that Apple isn't beating (abusing in any way) anyone. People sign up for it. No abuse is happening.
So his question is more like "Do you just look away when you see a valid business transaction" but couched in rage terms.