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Re:Apple blocked Facebook's attempt to tell users about 30% ... by bluedino on Saturday August 29, 2020 @01:20PM (#24317681)
It’s a fee, or a charge. It’s not a tax by the definition of the word.

Why not call it a fine? Or a bonus?

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Re:Apple blocked Facebook's attempt to tell users about 30% ... by shi314 on Saturday August 29, 2020 @02:58PM (#24318564)
A tax is a compulsory payment levied by the government on individuals or companies to meet the expenditure which is required for public welfare.

So, it is a tax.

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