On: Rethinking the App Store

[throwaway13337]

This is a bad argument that comes up over and over.

You could use the exact same logical framework to argue against labor laws because employees willingly enter into the bargain.

It's easy to see the ends of completely unregulated capitalism with company towns, company scrip, and the oppression that comes with it.

We've had this history - we don't need it again.

[neiman → throwaway13337]

I see the comparison, but in this case what Apple offer is on of their main selling arguments, not something users are tricked into.

[scarface74 → throwaway13337]

And labor laws in California around contractors are making it harder for people who want to stay freelance/contractors like writers and some truck drivers.