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The numbers don't oppose his claims either. The numbers support a claim that in-app purchases make more money, but this should not be mistaken for proof that i
by kerkeslager 9y ago
The numbers don't oppose his claims either.
The numbers support a claim that in-app purchases make more money, but this should not be mistaken for proof that in-app purchases provide a better user experience.
- BoorishBears 9y agoTo me it's a non-starter to ask app developers pouring time and effort into apps to take money off the table because of the opinion of a minority. So since the numbers show almost every top grossing app on multiple aggregators is free, it's not really an actionable request from my POV as a developer.
- kerkeslager 9y agoDo you have any evidence that it's the opinion of a minority? People put down money for in-app purchases because they encourage addictive behaviors. I don't think it's a non-starter to ask people to give up money to behave with conscience. There are many areas where we ask and even mandate businesses to behave ethically.
- BoorishBears 9y agoI'm a firm believer of people voting with their wallets. And their wallets point to an aversion to upfront payment. And IAP != encouraging addictive behavior. You're conflating mobile games that use IAP and very specific patterns with IAP. IAP are also used for simple things like providing a "paid ad-free version" within a single app, or to unlock additional functionality. The trend of people having an aversion to paying up front applies to all mobile apps, not just games.
- kerkeslager 9y agoIf income indicates ethical behavior, why are murderous drug lords so rich? People vote for all sorts of awful things with their money. It's ridiculous to assume that means the people they bout for are behaving ethically.