Eight $1,000 App Buyers Later, And Apple Pulls It
Found on Techdirt on Friday, 08 August 2008
Two days ago we wrote about the "I Am Rich" iPhone application, which, for the staggering sum of $1,000, provided you with - get ready for it - a glowing red screen.
However, a vocal number of observers were shocked by what they saw as a dereliction of gatekeeper "duty" by Apple. Now, in response to the protests, Apple has removed the application without notifying or explaining to the developer why.
I just love those people who think everybody should be protected from everything, when just a little common sense would do. The author described the application, the price was not hidden and the buyers bought it without being forced to do so. That has nothing to do with a scam, but stupidity. It's the same reason why there are "don't put your pet into the microwave" stickers: a lack of brain and common sense. On a complete side note: the article says the author made $5,600 when 8 people bought it. That leaves $2,400 in the pockets of Apple ($300 per sale, or 30%). Not bad for running a download store. And I bet Apple won't be blamed for profiting from a "scam".