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> I find it ridiculous that we allow a private company to act as regulator over any sector of the economy, let alone one they have over 50% market share in. If
by ecf 3y ago
> I find it ridiculous that we allow a private company to act as regulator over any sector of the economy, let alone one they have over 50% market share in.
If you feel that way then there are countries with economic models that don’t allow this. Venezuela comes to mind. Maybe you should relocate there so you can experience the outcome of heavy handed government control.
- arrosenberg 3y agoAgain with the hysterical straw man. Right now I'm experiencing the outcome of heavy handed corporate control. There are a whole range of outcomes between that and full state control of the markets. Do you believe that competitive markets are good? The App Store isn't one, I'm advocating for more competition, more trade and prosperity.
- ecf 3y ago> Right now I'm experiencing the outcome of heavy handed corporate control Except, you’re not? Nobody has a gun to your head forcing you to use an iPhone. There are other options instead of crying on the internet about how bad Apple is.
- arrosenberg 3y agoApp store bud, try and focus. No one is claiming Apple has a problem on the hardware side. If I buy an iPhone, can I get any apps I want? No, I have to use the Apple app store. Vertical integration is anticompetitive and de jure illegal. I’m sorry you don’t understand the concepts of antitrust law, try reading the Tim Wu book.