Interestingly, the app store will still update pirated apps - purchasing them in the process (without warning). If it were my app I would release a few updates

Interestingly, the app store will still update pirated apps - purchasing them in the process (without warning). If it were my app I would release a few updates and see if snagged you any additional sales. Would make an interesting follow-up article. P.S No doubt this is a deliberate move by Apple.