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Eight people purchase "I am Rich"
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no its not.. i can bet that the dev. just wanted to put it out to see/make a comment on that fact that there ARE people out there who will throw around money for silly, frivilous, status items.. I would LOVE it if it the dev. came by here and mentioned to us his thought process. I bet the guy didnt even EXPECT to sell any, but then again, theres a small ****, big headed guy out there that needs to compensate for his lacking.
yeah... but it's sort of like taking candy from a baby.
You're glad you have the candy but can't help but feeling a little guilty about it.
You didn't even need (common) sense, the description of the entire app was right there on the page, "To remind you that you are rich." Anybody with half a brain could have figured out what the app was. And anybody who values an application and a download over the internet at a $1,000 is just plain stupid.
wronski:
The people that purchased it, had '1 click' turned on.
Personally, I feel a very foolish thing to do. Combined with the fact that they apparently didn't read the product description. So in the end, stupid applies.
Though those who payed for the app weren't using any common sense, many, including myself, still are left with a sense of "That's just wrong" on behalf of the seller.
The people that purchased it, had '1 click' turned on.
Personally, I feel a very foolish thing to do. Combined with the fact that they apparently didn't read the product description. So in the end, stupid applies.
Though those who payed for the app weren't using any common sense, many, including myself, still are left with a sense of "That's just wrong" on behalf of the seller.
wronski:
The people that purchased it, had '1 click' turned on.
Quite a few of us would be interested in backing up your statement with evidence. Thanks.
People throw stupid money at all kind of things. Just maybe, there were people out there who thought this app was a great exclusive 'fashion item' to go with their phone.
What does intelligence have to do with having a big pocket?
You're the idiot here even suggesting something like this.
If I want to go out and throw money out I will. None of your ****ing business. Don't you get it??
Honestly... if I see someone with that app on their iPhone, I'm not thinking stupid at all. I am thinking this person has some serious $$$ flow.
Oh give us a break.
Individuals are responsible for their purchases provided the item was listed truthfully and accurately.
Which in this case, it was.
Yep, anybody with half a brain.
Guess those who don't have half a brain need to have protection. Jezz.
Anybody who purchased this app without knowing its features, did not read the description which was simply written and informative.
Had to laugh at that. So true. Instead of accepting responsibility for their actions, everyone wants the government or some other entity to protect them from ... themselves. Sad indeed.
At least 2 people have gotten refunds for doing exactly that. Compulsive buyers...
I've read thru alot of these post and really cant believe what I'm reading. True the app was listed truthful and all that but come on! Apple did the right thing by pulling the app thats just good business, I'll bet they dont charge the people who bought it because quite simply their system failed in this case.
Short back story I just bought an iphone two weeks ago first apple product, never used itunes in my life. i do however have two teenagers with itunes accounts tied to my credit card. They are allowed a certain amount of purchases a month and sometimes a little more when they do something extraordinary. I've never had a problem with them screwing up, but OH MY GOD. If one of them messed up like that theyd be on the side of a milk carton! I'll bet you two shiny red pennies that at least one of those purchaces happened just like that.
For that reason alone I bet apple wont let this happen again, because quite frankly I'm thinking of pulling my kids accounts at this very moment. 99 cent songs are one thing but it's a little unsettling knowing that a stupid mistake by a kid could cost me a grand.
Short back story I just bought an iphone two weeks ago first apple product, never used itunes in my life. i do however have two teenagers with itunes accounts tied to my credit card. They are allowed a certain amount of purchases a month and sometimes a little more when they do something extraordinary. I've never had a problem with them screwing up, but OH MY GOD. If one of them messed up like that theyd be on the side of a milk carton! I'll bet you two shiny red pennies that at least one of those purchaces happened just like that.
For that reason alone I bet apple wont let this happen again, because quite frankly I'm thinking of pulling my kids accounts at this very moment. 99 cent songs are one thing but it's a little unsettling knowing that a stupid mistake by a kid could cost me a grand.
Where are your car keys, kitchen knives, footballs and/or neighbors. Welcome to being a parent. I can think at least 300 ways a kid could cost you at least $10k.
Jumping to the end of the thread, but I was under the impression Apple stores were there to offer useful apps. In no way was this useful. For that reason it shouldn't have been included in the inventory list. At the same time, I don't think the developer did anything immoral at all and certainly shouldn't have to repay the money. Caveat emptor and all that.
Welcome to being a parent? Thats funny i've got a kid YOUR age. My car keys are in my pocket, my kitchen knivies are in the kitchen drawer, footballs in my sons closet (where youre going with that one I dont know
) and my neighbors are at home or at work, I dont know dont care.Point is outta those 300 ways you know that a kid can cost me 10K (even though I thought we were talking about 1k) I've probably experienced 299. I don't need itunes being number 300.
But was that app illegal? No it wasn't, the developer did not even try to trick people since he openly declared that the app does not do anything and is a plain artwork to show how rich one is.
And how could doing something illegal be classified as dumb? A lot of scammers are smart.
Dude, why are people still arguing about this?
It's possible to get owned by the one click...
But isn't it also possible that 8 people out of 16 million iPhones (3Gs too) and iPod Touches actually WANTED to buy and KNEW what they were buying?
It's 8 out of 16 mil.
It's easily possible.
It's possible to get owned by the one click...
But isn't it also possible that 8 people out of 16 million iPhones (3Gs too) and iPod Touches actually WANTED to buy and KNEW what they were buying?
It's 8 out of 16 mil.
It's easily possible.
