Re:U.S. sues Apple, accusing it of maintaining an iPhone mon...
by ethbr1 on Thursday March 21, 2024 @11:34AM
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> If they're really providing a service for end users, they shouldn't be taking such a large cut from developers.
Bingo. If they're making an argument that they have to retain so much control because it's good for the users, then why are their margins so big?
I'm not saying companies shouldn't be able to run successful, highly-profitable businesses.
I'm saying they shouldn't be able to (a) have significant market share, (b) have significant size / market cap, (c) have high margins, AND (d) claim "but we're so efficient for our users!" as a defense against anti-trust.
One of those things is bullshit, and 3 out of 4 are facts...
Bingo. If they're making an argument that they have to retain so much control because it's good for the users, then why are their margins so big?
I'm not saying companies shouldn't be able to run successful, highly-profitable businesses.
I'm saying they shouldn't be able to (a) have significant market share, (b) have significant size / market cap, (c) have high margins, AND (d) claim "but we're so efficient for our users!" as a defense against anti-trust.
One of those things is bullshit, and 3 out of 4 are facts...