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Re:Google banned 158,000 indie developers last year. Here's why by zachey_01 on Friday November 21, 2025 @03:44PM (#46008765)
This is the worse time to be doing this with so many people that are unemployed or under-employed often turn to coding as a way to make extra income. Its definitely a Monopoly abusing its power.
Re:Google banned 158,000 indie developers last year. Here's why by markatlarge on Friday November 21, 2025 @03:46PM (#46008790)
You hit the nail on the head. Google now has buts on a hair trigger banning developers for life--I filed a complaint with the FTC, I hope all developers do
Re:Google banned 158,000 indie developers last year. Here's why by zachey_01 on Friday November 21, 2025 @03:54PM (#46008870)
I’m not a developer but signed your change.org petition. Cant believe there are only 10 signature. there should be millions! These Oligarchs have us under their thumb — get moving people https://c.org/b8sLJX89Qq
Re:Google banned 158,000 indie developers last year. Here's why by markatlarge on Friday November 21, 2025 @03:57PM (#46008905)
Thank you so much -- it's tough for people to grasp that why i wrote the Medium post. To show the trend against amongst and the historical context of Big Tech icing out competition
Re:Google banned 158,000 indie developers last year. Here's why by crunch1126 on Friday November 21, 2025 @04:52PM (#46009422)
Google is an oligarch. It needs to be spilt up. To bad when it lost its lawsuit against DOj didn’t do that last year.
Re:Google banned 158,000 indie developers last year. Here's why by poki_dot on Friday November 21, 2025 @06:17PM (#46010237)
Its all over reddit users being block for bogus reason - can't believe this isnt a bigger story. Google is clearly abusing its power--and we just let it.
Re:Google banned 158,000 indie developers last year. Here's why by markatlarge on Saturday November 22, 2025 @12:41PM (#46016556)
Just saw a post today, person entered banking credentials incorrectly instead -- blocked account
Re:Google banned 158,000 indie developers last year. Here's why by zip_01 on Friday November 21, 2025 @10:10PM (#46011723)
Google needs to be broken up plain and simple - I just singed your petition!
Re:Google banned 158,000 indie developers last year. Here's why by markatlarge on Saturday November 22, 2025 @11:42AM (#46016023)
Couldn't agree more. People thought that may happen when Google lost its case against the DOJ, but they got a tap on the wrist. Hopefully independent developers will file FTC complaints and prompt action.