> they refused to let you use anything but their proprietary (inferior) connector
Ah, the mask comes off!
The thing is, people who actually used lightning widely agree that it is better than USB-C. The tactile click is just miles better, to name just one example.
What mask exactly?
Tactile click? Really? Weird hill to die. You're willing to accept inferior hardware, more ewaste, and a tighter grip by Apple for a silly little click?