It’s not like it’s difficult to just update software on a case-by-case basis, especially stuff like Twitch or where it updates on its own. It seems like a lot of apps (at least from what I use) have auto-update options built in anyways, so the store doesn’t really have a huge advantage in that respect other than being able to update everything at once. If it’s a paid app, MS can’t take a cut of the sales if you buy it direct from the developer. I get the simplicity/security argument, but I like the process of going to a website and downloading the software. I don’t despise it, but I also don’t use it.

As a life-long Windows user, I think the store is meh.