Alternatively

Posted Jun 27, 2024 16:40 UTC (Thu) by elw (subscriber, #86388)
In reply to: Alternatively by dskoll
Parent article: Python grapples with Apple App Store rejections

> How about if we stop playing Apple's games and not support their platform until they become reasonable and transparent?

The problem I see with that position is that Python is not the only easy to use language for app development. The only thing that would be accomplished by standing firm and refusing to play their game would be a reduction in usage in the platform. Unless there is some Killer App ™️, written in Python, that would cause tangible damage to the overall Apple ecosystem, Apple holds all the cards and they know it.

Alternatively

Posted Jun 27, 2024 23:43 UTC (Thu) by Heretic_Blacksheep (guest, #169992) [Link]

I don't really see this as a problem. iOS is locked down and people know it. They also know that Apple's application of its policies are... arbitrary. Their policies are designed to protect their bottom line, not their customers. Appealing to the security of their customers is the PR smoke screen designed to mask their anti-competitive policies and practices. They use targeted advertising just like everyone else. People get up in arms about these practices with Microsoft, Google, etc, but hardly a peep when Apple does the same thing behind the mask of respectability. It's because Apple is really really good about smoke and mirrors while ignoring everyone that points out the Emperor has no clothes -- and their customers reward them for it.

Refusing to put up with App Store policies won't reduce Python in the Apple space. Most people that use Python are going to be using it on Macs, not iDevices. It's trivial to install Python on Macs without the App Store.

I'm a Mac and iDevice user. I'm not throwing stones without knowing something about the ecosystem from the end user's point of view. I know and understand the limitations of using Apple devices. Should such a point come where Macs are as locked down as iOS where I can't install and run code I want to run, it'll be the end of me using both. I'm saying that sometimes people need to say "Enough is enough!" Even to a trillion dollar company that may not care.