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"There is no alternative platform, despite what others may say about Android, it’s immature and their app store(s) are a wild west nightmare. It really is Apple’s way or the highway,
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I find this quote interesting. The author complains about Apple's strict rules (interpreted as they deem necessary) but won't go to the Android market because it's a "wild west nightmare".
IMO, you can't have it both ways. Either you agree to work in a gated community or you go where "anything goes". People sold software long before Apple's App store. There are other places to do business although maybe not as comfy (Apple hosts his product, does his merchant account, his advertisement, and a decent price %).
I think of Apple's app store like an HOA. They are great for many people but when you put your trash out at 6:45 instead of 7:00 and get fined, don't go complaining. You agreed to all their silly rules and just because
you got burned doesn't mean you need to tear down the system for everyone. You are free to leave and live elsewhere.
It looks like a nice program, maybe Apple is planning on something like that in the future. However, it's their right to not sell something just like Wal-Mart does. Writing a piece of software doesn't give you inalienable rights to put on Apple's store and sell it.