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I'm of mixed opinion on this. What is the correct way to point out that your opposition is doing something slimy?

• Benjamin_Dobell 11y ago
  Well, what he's done is clever, but perhaps ever so slightly unethical. If he genuinely just cared about users he could have reported the issue without pushing his product. Mind you, I can't blame him from mentioning his app, it's a great chance for publicity. He probably didn't know he was going to get so many dodgy reviews/users up-front. Nonetheless, the appropriate thing to do now would be to edit the original post. State that he appreciates that privacy conscious users agree this is an issue and he is glad people have downloaded his app. However, he's after genuine feedback so that he can further improve his app - as such could users please ensure they try his application and only then provide legitimate feedback, either via Google Play reviews or another contact mechanism.
  • jonlucc 11y ago
    I think that would be an appropriate edit to make. In the beginning, I think it's fair to have the disclaimer that he has an interest in a competing app. So should he do that without naming the specific app he's working on? That might carefully walk the line.
  • perfectstorm 11y ago
    if he didn't mention his app as a disclaimer and when users find out about it (which is bound to happen), they will go apeshit. I think it's a smart move by the author. he gets his publicity and get a chance to slam his competitor.