Re:App Store: I'm out
by curiousgeorge on Saturday September 13, 2008 @03:30PM
(#303285)
I know of applications that have been rejected not because they sucked, but because they were similar to ones that already existed.
It's bad for long-term innovation, but maybe it's good for the platform by not confusing users. I personally feel it's legitimate for open platforms to arbitrarily restrict default visibility, but not for them to restrict distribution.
Re:App Store: I'm out
by dcurtis on Saturday September 13, 2008 @06:11PM
(#303400)
Wow, I wasn't aware that they were denying apps that are "similar" to other apps already approved. That eliminates the evolution that comes with capitalism. Very bad.
It's bad for long-term innovation, but maybe it's good for the platform by not confusing users. I personally feel it's legitimate for open platforms to arbitrarily restrict default visibility, but not for them to restrict distribution.