It has been all over the news about the apps that are removed (or denied access to) the Apple App Store. Porn has been a big deal, as has been fart apps. Every time it happens, someone has to bring up that the Apple App Store is a private store and they can do as they please.
The problem isn't what Apple is doing by removing or denying, it is that there is no other alternative.
Think about grocery stores. If you go through one with your young child and it prominently displays porn right when you walk in the door, you're likely not going to return (with your child, at least), are you? You would go to a different grocery store. Depending on your values, you may NEVER return to that store, or you may return only when you don't have your young child. Heck, if you have certain values, you may return (likely without your child), and buy some of it.
That scenario above is exactly why the Apple App Store should NOT be the only store. iPhone users should have the power to choose a different store if they want a different selection.
Will it happen? No, of course not. Apple wants the profits from the App Store. They want control over the iPhone. Unfortunately, people aren't voting with their dollars on this one.
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