Apple’s “monopsony” power, and the woman who named it

Re:Apple’s “monopsony” power, and the woman who named it by AnthonyMouse on Wednesday January 15, 2020 @10:40AM (#22055158)

> Do you also feel that Nintendo, Microsoft (XBox) and Sony should be equally regulated for controlling distribution over their digital stores?

It's not about what they put in their own store. It's about not allowing competing stores. And game consoles shouldn't be allowed to do it either.

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Re:Apple’s “monopsony” power, and the woman who named it by riversflow on Wednesday January 15, 2020 @02:09PM (#22057348)

I don’t understand the argument for why consumers shouldn’t be allowed to purchase a closed platform. I specifically like Apple products because of the controlled software distribution that’s a huge value add for me. I purchase their products for my parents and know that they can’t mess it up, and I won’t have to troubleshoot their product. Apple isn’t just selling a product but an experience—an experience many people like I might add.

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