Want to merge two Apple ID accounts...

I have two accounts, mainly because one of the "in store geniuses" advised me to create a second one when I bought my MacBook Air. (I already had one that I'd created when I got my first iPhone).
I want to merge them so that I don't have to duplicate app purchases, and so that I can set up Family account.
I've asked at Support, and understand this can't be done at this time.
I've read (flaming) commentary here.
What I haven't seen is a credible answer from someone at Apple that helps me understand why it's a good idea for me to have excessive complications in doing business with Apple. I've been a loyal user since 1984 (not kidding), and don't want to rip anyone off.
But why do the rules have to manage to the stealers and cheats? Rather than serving the customers with ease and simplicity in 'doing business' (ie services design) as much as exists in the elegant product designs?
I'd really appreciate a reply from someone in an official role.
Thanks.

What I haven't seen is a credible answer from someone at Apple that helps me understand why it's a good idea for me to have excessive complications in doing business with Apple. I've been a loyal user since 1984 (not kidding), and don't want to rip anyone off...
I'd really appreciate a reply from someone in an official role.
You're not going to see anything here from Apple at all. This is a user forum. Apple does not participate or post here.

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