Indeed, this could have been handled with understanding and tact, instead they throw their weight around. Google should be willing to support people who suppor

Indeed, this could have been handled with understanding and tact, instead they throw their weight around. Google should be willing to support people who support their platform in my opinion. Why not have the lead of the Android team approach him and offer him a trimmed down marketplace application (or the old version), and then sell the "google experience" through that store allowing you to upgrade your phone as need be? Support the community that supports you I say.