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I can't really reconcile the hope in this argument that apple could enable/allow more constructive and innovative business models to flourish... with the(at this point) unconvincing menace it's being to itself and others. I don't see the subscription move as trying to directly favor Apple's stores: they _don't_do_subscriptions_.

I honestly can see this move as being more 'in bed' with old media than a type of not-invented-here syndrome. In the iMovie intro yesterday the CEO of Apple said they're trying to do the platform right with an app they like developing, but also raises the bar to a place other developers should shoot for. I'm not saying to take that as parallel to 'the brand of capitalism we foster is naturally better', but who knows if there couldn't be an upside(once things get clarified) that's natural for the market and doesn't smack of greed.