I can't believe this simple, kind of stupid thing I did has gotten so much attention. I also can't believe so many people hate Stella. It's not the greatest beer I've ever had, but it's no bud light.
Although I find this fantastic, I also find it quite odd?<p>I think his attitude is fantastic for someone who is having their apps ripped off, I find it strangely odd that in the comments people think this is the attitude that developers are meant to take when their work is ripped off, humbled.<p>I purchase all apps from the app store, I had Cydia but I took the jail break off my phone. I think the 59p - £3 for an app is nothing for all the hard work that has gone in and I am more than happy to make the purchase.<p>I think the whole episode has been strangely rewarding for him but again I think it makes people think that all developers should have this attitude. I think it's funny that in the comments that someone said that developers should treat all consumers with positive and constructive humbleness. I'm sorry but the meaning of "Consumer" is "A person who purchases goods and services for personal use". There is a keyword here, "Purchase".<p>Kudos to the guy for some great PR but I really hope that all "consumers" don't get this mentality when trying to rip off apps
I hate to make a comment like this, but it should be noted that this was a side project of his. I would speculate that he would have a different reaction if it were his bread and butter.<p>Note: original forum post at <a href="http://xsellize.com/topic/137904-the-f-ing-word-of-the-day/" rel="nofollow">http://xsellize.com/topic/137904-the-f-ing-word-of-the-day/</a>
This is awesome. Especially because now his app is going to get tons of attention for his good attitude with this post being #2 on Hacker News. Being generous pays off in the end :-).
Lesson here: be human. It seems the response capitalism (among other things) has taught us is a stance of defensiveness, even abusive.<p>But this guy dug deep and figured what the heck! Lost a bit of money and made someone happy. And it's not even Christmas
This is a common problem, people who are unable or unwilling to sign up to iTunes with a credit card.<p>Potential service idea: hook these people up with gifted apps that they can pay for some other way? Maybe payment in kind?
$8 for a Stella? Ouch. That said, I paid £4.30 for a Carlsberg Export the other day. Goddamnit Islington Academy :/<p>And don't knock Stella, it's one of the best of the "mainstream" lagers.
I met this guy at Startup Weekend in Manhattan last fall.<p>His "Sausage Status" pitch was hilarious. He started off by running and jumping onto the stage. A very spontaneous individual.