No I don't agree with Apple at all in yanking the application away.
1) Free Market Enterprise.
2) The people's right to choose what they wish to buy
3) The product was useless, but also harmless
4) This product wasn't even immoral to anyone, seriously, there was nothing threatning, illegal, nonewhatsoever to this product.
C'mon, that's simple to me. I wouldn't buy the product, I don't have 1000$ to blow on a such a thing, and even if I did have the money, I wouldn't be advertising it, but the truth is, whoever programmed it, sold it as a luxury item, with no hidden functionality.
Whoever would wish to buy it, should do so.
To me, that's fair.
Apple is being unAmerican here, ironically enough.
Those who complain seem to forget that in the end, nobody forces them to purchase the app. They are just jealous they couldn't own it.
The price set by the developer is HIS choice and HIS alone. He was following Apple's guidelines as to how expensive it can be, but the truth is, if Apple was fair, they would apologize for removing it, they would put a disclaimer that the product is useless and they wouldn't bow to anyone's pressure about this.
Sometimes, I swear, but common sense is truly the worse of oxymorons.
To me, the answer is simple, it's the CYA technique (Cover Your @ss). There is no reason in being a snitch, it's hard to get good references from your job, if you willingly put them in trouble, your reputation goes down too. The best course of action, one which CYAs and is ethical for you and them (employer), is to write them a memo, letter, make sure it is signed by you, give copies to your superior and/ whoever needs to know at your place of employment, and have the following content:
1) Part of your duties is to install illegal software, for which you do not want to be held responsible
2) If possible, try and explain the negative impact of the company, should the discovery of illegal software use is found.
3) Give your employer a list of legal alternatives, and explain the pros/cons (cost, etc..)
4) Ensure your employer that if none of the alternatives are viable, and that you will continue your duties, that you will do so, at THEIR own risk, not yours and that they have been warned.
Don't just give them the letter, use the postal system to send them the letter, and send yourself a sign copy to yourself, and DO NOT OPEN IT.
Keep it safe, if ever, one day, there are issues, this letter may save your @ss, because it will be sealed, signed, delivered to you and it would have been stamped with the date you received it. It is always best, in these matters to send the letter as a package and get a receipt.
Cheers!
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No I don't agree with Apple at all in yanking the application away. 1) Free Market Enterprise. 2) The people's right to choose what they wish to buy 3) The product was useless, but also harmless 4) This product wasn't even immoral to anyone, seriously, there was nothing threatning, illegal, nonewhatsoever to this product. C'mon, that's simple to me. I wouldn't buy the product, I don't have 1000$ to blow on a such a thing, and even if I did have the money, I wouldn't be advertising it, but the truth is, whoever programmed it, sold it as a luxury item, with no hidden functionality. Whoever would wish to buy it, should do so. To me, that's fair. Apple is being unAmerican here, ironically enough. Those who complain seem to forget that in the end, nobody forces them to purchase the app. They are just jealous they couldn't own it. The price set by the developer is HIS choice and HIS alone. He was following Apple's guidelines as to how expensive it can be, but the truth is, if Apple was fair, they would apologize for removing it, they would put a disclaimer that the product is useless and they wouldn't bow to anyone's pressure about this. Sometimes, I swear, but common sense is truly the worse of oxymorons.
What is an ideal test subject for your research? If you knew more about me, could I be one?
To me, the answer is simple, it's the CYA technique (Cover Your @ss). There is no reason in being a snitch, it's hard to get good references from your job, if you willingly put them in trouble, your reputation goes down too. The best course of action, one which CYAs and is ethical for you and them (employer), is to write them a memo, letter, make sure it is signed by you, give copies to your superior and/ whoever needs to know at your place of employment, and have the following content: 1) Part of your duties is to install illegal software, for which you do not want to be held responsible 2) If possible, try and explain the negative impact of the company, should the discovery of illegal software use is found. 3) Give your employer a list of legal alternatives, and explain the pros/cons (cost, etc..) 4) Ensure your employer that if none of the alternatives are viable, and that you will continue your duties, that you will do so, at THEIR own risk, not yours and that they have been warned. Don't just give them the letter, use the postal system to send them the letter, and send yourself a sign copy to yourself, and DO NOT OPEN IT. Keep it safe, if ever, one day, there are issues, this letter may save your @ss, because it will be sealed, signed, delivered to you and it would have been stamped with the date you received it. It is always best, in these matters to send the letter as a package and get a receipt. Cheers!