Apple has threatened to remove Amphetamine from the App Store
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Re: Apple has threatened to remove Amphetamine from the App Store
#2That's very silly. The times are ready for a new job title: software product namer, to make sure a name won't offend anyone or violate trademarks and store guidelines.
Re: Apple has threatened to remove Amphetamine from the App Store
#3Seems pretty clear.
Re: Apple has threatened to remove Amphetamine from the App Store
#4Next, some app named Nitrogen will be banned because it is related to explosives and therefore to terrorists.
Re: Apple has threatened to remove Amphetamine from the App Store
#5Where would developers be without Amphetamines? There is no way Zuckerberg hasn’t consumed a mountain of Adderal.
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#6Incredibly insensitive product naming.
I’m guessing the software authors don’t have children and don’t have multiple friends and family who’s lives have been destroyed by meth.
Instead it’s just a bro having cool fun with words “hey keeps your computer awake! Get it? Ha! So clever!”
Re: Apple has threatened to remove Amphetamine from the App Store
#7Amphetamine isn't exactly an innocent name. Of all the app takedowns that occur, this one seems pretty normal and actionable.
It's important to remember that reviews are superficial, and passing review is not at all the same as being compliant with the terms. Compliance is the burden of the submitter.
Now, that app store monopoly makes terms unfair and arbitrary is another discussion entirely.
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#8It’s a great app! I do tend to agree with them, as every time I looked in the corner of my screen, I was reminded of how much harder I could work if only I had some adderall.
Re: Apple has threatened to remove Amphetamine from the App Store
#9You're not going to win against Apple. Change your app's name.
Re: Apple has threatened to remove Amphetamine from the App Store
#10Incredibly insensitive product naming. I’m guessing the software authors don’t have children and don’t have multiple friends and family who’s lives have been destroyed by meth. Instead it’s just a bro having cool fun with words “hey keeps your computer awake! Get it? Ha! So clever!”
Maybe they have a child with ADHD whose life was saved by amphetamines?