It's too late for me to edit my original post, but I should have written this line:
> The only pragmatic argument against Apple's app store policies
Like this:
> The only pragmatic argument against Apple's app store policies with respect to average app quality
I'm only talking about average app quality here, and whether we can conclude anything about Apple's store policies affecting app quality. I would like to see evidence that a more open policy would yield higher quality apps.
Also: I am not arguing that the web is the same as Apple's app store except insomuch as general users needn't care about the average unit's quality. My appreciation for a single well designed app is not impacted by 100 terrible apps that I will never encounter.
> people rely on their search engine or on their friends recommendations (first by email, now by Facebook/Twitter), not on some central authority.
This applies to the app store as well as to the web. I use email and Facebook and Twitter to get recommendations for apps (whether for Android or the iPhone). I don't rely on Apple to tell me what app to use.
> The only pragmatic argument against Apple's app store policies
Like this:
> The only pragmatic argument against Apple's app store policies with respect to average app quality
I'm only talking about average app quality here, and whether we can conclude anything about Apple's store policies affecting app quality. I would like to see evidence that a more open policy would yield higher quality apps.
Also: I am not arguing that the web is the same as Apple's app store except insomuch as general users needn't care about the average unit's quality. My appreciation for a single well designed app is not impacted by 100 terrible apps that I will never encounter.
> people rely on their search engine or on their friends recommendations (first by email, now by Facebook/Twitter), not on some central authority.
This applies to the app store as well as to the web. I use email and Facebook and Twitter to get recommendations for apps (whether for Android or the iPhone). I don't rely on Apple to tell me what app to use.