Apple and the App Store: meme of the moment

These posts about how long Apple takes to review Apps and how disappointed people are about the whole process are really getting old. It is also no surprise that the author of this post is Erica. Goodness people, give it a rest. If you don't like it, take the advice of the gentlemen above, stop involving yourself in it.

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Really, you shouldn't use the words "hilarious" and "Joy of Tech" in the same sentence unless you include the word "not"

Could you point me to even ONE negative remark made by Mobile Chat devs on the App Store review process?

They have been enormously positive, forgiving and even thankful. The only setback they've encountered is that the review process takes aprox. one week, which is perfectly understandable and maybe even favorable.

I believe you're putting oil on a fire that not necessarily exists among developers. Though there does seem to be some commotion among some users. That, however, is unrelated to actual issues, but is fueled by articles like this.

Though I wouldn't mind more clarity from Apple ;-).

There are new ways to sell applications emerging. I just downloaded the 'knots' game from my phone (twister for the iPhone). It uses ads at the end of the game to make money, making the game itself free.

I quite like that. The ads are quite respectful - they don't bother you whilst you're playing the game. I don't know how good the return is, but if it's viable, I'd like to see more developers choosing that route (so long as it remains as unobtrusive as knots).

Knots is also quite a good game. I'd recommend it.

It really sounds like a bunch of programmers have issues, and need to relax and let things shake out. Apple is still defining their policies, training their staff, scaling to handle the volume of requests, etc.

One person might err on the side of caution (not letting something come through), another might err on the side of negligence (I am Rich)... but this will settle down over time.

In addition I'm sure they have clear guidelines about infringing on Apple IP, for very valid reasons, and while it's likely these will be relaxed in the future, it would be silly for them to use significant resources on the fringe cases, instead of focusing on the best use for the most people.

Just relax all...

I've gotten fed up with the whole thing. Dumped my iPhone already and am currently building my next system. Undecided if I'll install OS X on it though.

The iMac is going to get stripped down tomorrow so I can rebuild a different system with the CPU, HD and ram and use it as a media server with my Xbox 360. Bye, Apple.

1) Anti competitive business practices.
2) Conflict of interest.

I can't remember that last thing that made me as mad/frustrated as the Apple app store debacle other than politics.

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The flowchart be Joy of Tech is just hilarious!