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Google announces no apps on Google Play involving sales of firearms or certain accessories: how is this stuff not a violation of the 2nd Amendment?
July 30, 2018, 02:17 PM
sjtillGoogle announces no apps on Google Play involving sales of firearms or certain accessories: how is this stuff not a violation of the 2nd Amendment?
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Google Play's Updated Developer Policy Bans Apps Used For Selling Guns And Firearms Accessories
Beth Baumann
Google Play's Updated Developer Policy Bans Apps Used For Selling Guns And Firearms Accessories
With hundreds of thousands of applications on the Google Play Store, the tech giant decided to implement a few new rules for app developers.
One prominent change, according to the Developer Policy Center includes banning apps that are designed to mine cryptocurrency:
Cryptocurrencies
We don't allow apps that mine cryptocurrency on devices. We permit apps that remotely manage the mining of cryptocurrency.
The other prominent change bans apps that promote the sale, manufacturing, or modification of firearms, explosives, and ammunition:
Dangerous Products
We don't allow apps that facilitate the sale of explosives, firearms, ammunition, or certain firearms accessories.
Restricted accessories include those that enable a firearm to simulate automatic fire or convert a firearm to automatic fire (e.g. bump stocks, gatling triggers, drop-in auto sears, conversion kits), and magazines or belts carrying more than 30 rounds.
We don't allow apps that provide instructions for the manufacture of explosives, firearms, ammunition, restricted firearm accessories, or other weapons. This includes instructions on how to convert a firearm to automatic, or simulated automatic, firing capabilities.
This change means that small businesses, like mom and pop gun stores, can't use the Google Play Store or Android devices to make any kind of sales. More and more companies are encouraging customers to download cell phone apps to stay in contact and shop with their favorite stores.
It will also be interesting to see what happens to big box store retailers, like Cabela's, Bass Pro and Brownell's, and how their marketing efforts will change.
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July 30, 2018, 02:18 PM
BB61It’s a private organization.
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July 30, 2018, 02:20 PM
MNSIG^^^^^^
Exactly. "Congress shall make no law" does not apply to individuals or company policy.
July 30, 2018, 02:23 PM
stoic-onequote:
Originally posted by BB61:
It’s a private organization.
Exactly. Not sure how it can be a violation of the 2nd, private companies can do what they want.
July 30, 2018, 02:24 PM
Balzé Halzéquote:
Originally posted by BB61:
It’s a private organization.
Got it on the first post.
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RogBReminds my of certain pro football players who claim that they have a 1st Amendment right not to stand (as a freedom of speech right).
A football team is privately owned. 1st Amendment doesn't apply. Amazing how many people don't get that. But then again maybe not.
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July 30, 2018, 02:28 PM
BB61Here’s a classic example - you are a devout Catholic and attend Mass everyday. If a representative of another religion showed up and demanded the right to speak during Mass, you wuld throw him out while calling 911. Your actions would not violate his 1A rights as his action occurred on private property. Google’s actions simply tell you who or what is their corporate culture. You can patronize them or not knowing what you now know.
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July 30, 2018, 03:06 PM
selogicI had this same argument with somebody about a Facebook post that was removed by an Admin . They could not understand that freedom of speech did not apply . Wouldn't hear
it .
July 30, 2018, 03:09 PM
jhe888Yes. The bill of rights, generally, only protects you against government interference.
I can violate your rights in any way I can.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. July 30, 2018, 03:11 PM
lymanguess they will be taking down the amazon app?
https://www.chesterfieldarmament.com/
July 30, 2018, 03:22 PM
jhe888Are there really a lot of apps that tell you how to make explosives? Auto sears? Convert guns to full auto?
But there goes my plan to develop an app to allow you to select and brew the best homemade explosive for any given task. How many times have you said to yourself, "Self, I sure wish I knew the best thing to blow this safe, and how could I make it?"
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. July 30, 2018, 04:13 PM
LDDquote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
Yes. The bill of rights, generally, only protects you against government interference.
I can violate your rights in any way I can.
Dat Thirteenth Amendment, tho. . .
July 30, 2018, 04:22 PM
jhe888quote:
Originally posted by LDD:
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Originally posted by jhe888:
Yes. The bill of rights, generally, only protects you against government interference.
I can violate your rights in any way I can.
Dat Thirteenth Amendment, tho. . .
Ain't in the traditional bill of rights.
But yes, it bans all slavery.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. July 30, 2018, 04:24 PM
Some ShotSo they're starting with magazines greater than 30 rounds?
July 30, 2018, 07:58 PM
Voshterkoffquote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
Auto sears?
https://www.thefirearmblog.com...-full-auto/#commentsThere are some Chinesium dealers that sell these type of things over apps, alongside counterfeit clothing and toxic cosmetics.
July 30, 2018, 08:01 PM
darthfusterquote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
quote:
Originally posted by LDD:
quote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
Yes. The bill of rights, generally, only protects you against government interference.
I can violate your rights in any way I can.
Dat Thirteenth Amendment, tho. . .
Ain't in the traditional bill of rights.
But yes, it bans all slavery.
How about domination?
You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier July 30, 2018, 08:05 PM
corsairquote:
It will also be interesting to see what happens to big box store retailers, like Cabela's, Bass Pro and Brownell's, and how their marketing efforts will change.
Does anybody use any of those company apps? Do they offer coupons or, discount codes?
Just thinking, I don't know any firearm owners that would utilize a smart device for a firearm transaction?
July 30, 2018, 08:09 PM
VoshterkoffI check the gun.deals app daily.
July 30, 2018, 08:25 PM
flesheatingvirusquote:
Originally posted by jhe888:
I can violate your rights in any way I can.
I love when you talk dirty.
From a legal standpoint, of course.
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July 30, 2018, 08:46 PM
PeteFquote:
Originally posted by BB61:
It’s a private organization.
Except it is a private organization with a monopoly. Maybe its time they find out about the History of Bell labs.