Google banned 158,000 indie developers last year. Here's why

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.

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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

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Re:Google banned 158,000 indie developers last year. Here's why by zachey_01 on Friday November 21, 2025 @03:54PM (#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

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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

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