0. Sorry I haven't replied Christmas came unexpectedly.
1. As always, the average level of the discussion here is far above average for the Internet.
2. Thank you for contributing your thoughts here. This is a deal-breaking issue for me and will determine whether or not I start a company or not.
3. It is not about greed, paranoia, or any malicious motivation. It's about doing something that's decently interesting to me, helpful to customers, and the necessary condition that you, knowing the most about the situation as a whole, should have ultimate control over the decisions that directly affect the user experience.