Apple’s iMessage is not a “core platform” in EU, so it can stay walled off

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Apple’s iMessage is not a “core platform” in EU, so it can stay walled off
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Such a stupid law. People can already use open services like matrix but they don't because they don't give a fuck. Now we force services to open up... Why? People have a choice already. As much as i hate facebook this is kinda nuts

Network effects. The law lets me not install Facebook Messenger just to chat with my mom and Whatsapp just to chat with my some random corporate account, and instead use whatever messenger I want to chat with both of them. I wouldn't have a choice otherwise.

It's a great law, IMHO. It keeps monopolistic companies from gatekeeping services essential to modern life.

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