Your argument is based on an unstated framing assumption: “A cheaper and simpler process is better for developers and users, and therefore the absence of both

Your argument is based on an unstated framing assumption: “A cheaper and simpler process is better for developers and users, and therefore the absence of both cost and complexity is universally the best solution, without regard for any other factors.” That is not a widely agreed-upon assumption. Since the post relies on this same assumption-by-framing approach, its arguments are weakened by their dependence on an unstated assumption. Answering my questions would force that assumption to be considered openly - and potentially challenged. Is it better for users that Apple is doing this, regardless of the extra cost and time it assigns to developers? That’s the question that should be being asked here. Unfortunately, it is not.