Re:Your App Is Not Better than an Open Protocol
by pdonis on Thursday February 19, 2015 @05:52PM
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"Can be" in some cases, yes. But in order for the proposed restriction on company size to make sense, it would have to be possible in every case. That's a much stronger claim, and one I find extremely improbable.
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Re:Your App Is Not Better than an Open Protocol
by amelius on Friday February 20, 2015 @07:14AM
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Well, we already know that the current form of capitalism isn't perfect either. So I don't think there is a need to prove anything for every possible case. Also, we can make exceptions when we get there (even though I don't believe they need to be made).
Re:Your App Is Not Better than an Open Protocol
by pdonis on Saturday February 21, 2015 @01:32AM
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> we already know that the current form of capitalism isn't perfect either.
Sure, but the question is whether any proposed change will be likely to make things better, or worse.
> I don't think there is a need to prove anything for every possible case.
Maybe not, but it doesn't look to me like you've even considered what fraction of cases would lead to a net benefit under your rule vs. the current rules.