What do you think of Apple's new subscription requirement for the app store?

What do you think of Apple's new subscription requirement for the app store?
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Ithink being able to buy stuff from in the app is a horrible idea. It leads to misleading apps that say they are the full version, and keeps costs hidden if you want full parts of the app.I hate it.
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