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lordleft ◴[13 Aug 20 20:04 UTC] No.24147974[source]▶

Imagine if Microsoft did this on PCs. a) prohibiting the installation of non-windows store software (sideloading) and b) insisting that all purchases done via apps give them a 30% cut. I think this is a ridiculous practice on the behalf of Apple.

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1. lopmotr ◴[13 Aug 20 20:22 UTC] No.24148330[source]▶

>>24147974 #

It's only ridiculous if it's not good for their business. Maybe Microsoft is the one being ridiculous by leaving money on the table and not having a closed ecosystem.

If your complaint is that it's bad for the app developers or users, then that's different, and maybe deserves criticism but not ridicule.

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2. bencollier49 ◴[13 Aug 20 21:40 UTC] No.24149717[source]▶

>>24148330 (TP) #

The last time MS pulled this they got whipped for it. That's why they're reticent.

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