"If the consumer keeps buying their devices us power users ("developers") will continue to buy the hardware too. To write apps." Such an important point I thou

"If the consumer keeps buying their devices us power users ("developers") will continue to buy the hardware too. To write apps." Such an important point I thought I would highlight it. On HN there is often talk of "good will" with developers and the effect of that. The fact is good will doesn't trump market opportunity. Market opportunity is like good looks. It gets you the girl (even if you're a dick). Helping the girl with her physics homework gets you good will but won't get you laid.