> If app stores get regulated I fear we'll end up where windows PCs were in the late 90's. I don't know about you but I quite enjoy not having to remove spyware

> If app stores get regulated I fear we'll end up where windows PCs were in the late 90's. I don't know about you but I quite enjoy not having to remove spyware from the mobile phones of friends and family on a regular basis. What's stopping an alternative market place being hot on screening for bad apps and crapware too? > I think this is a lot more about developer rights masquerading as user rights. I disagree it's about the rights of everyone _accept_ Apple. I was trying to think of a good metaphor for these sanctioned app marketplaces. To me it feels like living in a city where you're forced to buy from one city sanctioned shopping mall. Every shop in the mall has to provide thirty percent of their takings to the city gov. If you're not happy with the setup you need to move to another city. Can you think of anyone who would think this represents a positive model?