> I don't really think you know what I did and didn't do.
Actually, I do. Your original comment did a fair enough job declaring what you didn't know. Simple things that were mostly answered by doing a bit of reading. You also ignored people's responses as if somehow, despite your ignorance, you knew better.
> Really?
Yes, really.
> I was pointing out the problems of the app store model.
No, you didn't. Your original question was one of ignorance. You said:
"I don't really know...", "I don't really know...", and "What problems are these app stores supposed to fix?"
You weren't pointing out problems. You were declaring ignorance of the service. People provided answers, which you discarded without reason.
For example:
> I don't want no payment standard for that, heck I may not even want anyone to know how many users paid for my service.
That merely says you don't want it. It says nothing about the service or the validity. You weren't pointing out problems, or demonstrating anything. Just waving your arms around crying out.
> How much do they cost? do they add up to the 30% of the price I would charge? :)
That's the first reasonable question you've made. We'd of course want to look at similar services, so we'll look at Steam. I can't find exact numbers, but going by this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_%28software%29#Profitabil...) it suggests a 40% cut by Steam, and a much greater cut via normal retail. So a 30% cut is much more reasonable.
> Next time read the comment I am replying to and don't take my words out of context. Thank you.
I did. I also kept in mind what that comment was replying to, your original comment declaring your ignorance on the topic. Threads of conversation here are not just limited to immediate parents.
You're also ignoring the vast number of services that already do things akin to App stores and subscription services.
Essentially, you are challenging the need for these services and questioning their viability when these services have proven both successful and paramount in the success of many smaller developers.
You might not see the benefit for your own application. That's fine. You might try to explain that, rather than question the service as a whole. But then you can't discount the value it imparts upon others. Anyone can question. It's easy and safe, but provides no lasting value.
I may find a service that charges me less than the standard service can offer.
Take a look at the Apple App store: 30% for Apple and the Carriers? for what? ain't that a little bit too much?
My main point is: mixing financial stuff with technology is simply a dead end.