Maybe. I think we're wandering away from my original point (as is usual on HN).

People are drooling over Apple customers; not complaining about having their personal devices locked down.

Everyone wants to force Apple to reduce the burden on developers, so they can more easily sell to Apple customers, ignoring the fact that this very restrictive environment, is why Apple customers choose Apple.

It's similar to Amazon. Amazon is notoriously tough on vendors, but provides a very smooth customer experience.

> It takes a tough man, to make a tender chicken.

-Frank Perdue