[FirmwareBurner]

>Why would you assume they would end up performing worse?

Extrapolating from historical outcomes using logic and critical thinking.

No company/start-up in history ever, became successful by having to start with more regulations than their competition.

[saubeidl]

Vestas, the Danish wind turbine manufacturer only achieved global dominance due to Danish energy regulations in the 80s.

That's just one random example that came to mind.