By that logic, we should all be running windows instead of OSX. It should be good enough because its the choice of over well 51% of users. There is money in users who demand something more the average consumer.
Umm, that comparison is not even close. For starters, the majority of users that use Windows don't know any better. They use it because 90% of stores sell cheap computers with Windows pre-installed. That is in no way comparable to Apple decided that the battery in a specific macbook model should be non-removable.
Like I said there is reason they are doing this, I can assure you they are not doing it to piss off customers. Same with the glossy screens, if 10% of the people hate it and 90% of the people either don't care or like it and by only offering one or the other they can save millions of dollars then the smart business decision would be to go with that one. There have been no stats on this it's all speculation, who knows..maybe the 20 or so people on this forum are the only ones with an issue with it.
People forget that Apple is making computers to make a profit! If they lose a few customers but end up with more revenue because of a decision then they've done something right. In no way shape or form can they run a successful business trying to please everyone, they will crash and burn. They need to make strategic conclusions on what's best for the product and the company and if this rumor is true then they've made the decision that the 17" macbook pro should have a built in battery. The bottom line being they will end up with a higher stock price because of it.