I think you are conflating the relationship between consumers/developers and the corporation (that you work for?).
I don't hate Apple, but rather realise that it's bottom line and fiduciary duty to its shareholders is stronger than what is best for us (consumers/developers).
I do not trust the corporate marketing one bit (and honestly, why should I?).
This behaviour of Apple just further supports that view. As a company, it seems to believe that it is somehow above following the rules meant to benefit consumers/developers, which goes against what the company has been marketing its self with since the 80's.
So lets stop the 'Leave Apple alone (and us that work there)' crying, and just acknowledge what the whole thing revolves around.
It’s possible to hate them and recognize why they’re doing at the same time though…although I do think there’s also a hefty dose of arrogance and self importance in there.
I’m old enough to remember when we (devs) felt this way toward Microsoft…so if I was Tim Apple I’d include that risk in my calculus cause what came next was two decades in the penalty box.
Seems like they hate us (developers) back though so it’s a mutual relationship I suppose.
> They paint us as a pack of crims trying to steal from unsuspecting Apple users.
Have you seen the world around you for the past 20 years or so? I'd say this characterises developers (well, companies they work for at least) quite well, don't you think?
MrDresden|2 years ago
I don't hate Apple, but rather realise that it's bottom line and fiduciary duty to its shareholders is stronger than what is best for us (consumers/developers).
I do not trust the corporate marketing one bit (and honestly, why should I?).
This behaviour of Apple just further supports that view. As a company, it seems to believe that it is somehow above following the rules meant to benefit consumers/developers, which goes against what the company has been marketing its self with since the 80's.
So lets stop the 'Leave Apple alone (and us that work there)' crying, and just acknowledge what the whole thing revolves around.
jc_dc|2 years ago
Seems like they hate us (developers) back though so it’s a mutual relationship I suppose.
troupo|2 years ago
Have you seen the world around you for the past 20 years or so? I'd say this characterises developers (well, companies they work for at least) quite well, don't you think?
jc_dc|2 years ago
But there are some trying to scam you…and some of those are also in the App Store…as long as they use IAP to scam you all is well.