Comment by lapcat
20 hours ago
> I'm not going to waste time really explaining the nuance
That's a copout for such a harsh public accusation.
> Popescu knowing that he had shared an account or payment instrument
Or? So you're already equivocating. Originally you claimed that he was sharing the account, but then when I pointed out that he only paid for the other account, you've moved the goalposts to "shared an account or payment instrument". But which one is it exactly, shared account or payment instrument?
> Apple explained to him in very clear terms what the issue was and was told exactly what he needed to do in order to resolve it
I don't think this ever happens when Apple auto-closes an account for what Apple thinks is fraud. Apple is ruthlessly secretive. You have to go to press just to get Apple to make a statement.
"A few hours ago I received a “Notice of Termination” email, saying that my account was terminated due to fraudulent conduct. I called them again and they said they can’t provide more information."
Later: "Apple contacted me and told me they found evidence of App Store review manipulation. This is something I’ve never done. Apple’s decision is final and can’t be appealed."
It's basically the same with all of those giant tech corporations. They auto-close accounts for no apparent reason and refuse to tell people why.
> Not sure if you have some kind of interest in Popescu or a need to defend him.
I have an interest in truth and accuracy. I don't think your claims are true and accurate.
> He defamed himself.
I disagree.
> turns out he hid the fact and then only quietly admitted that he knew about the account sharing. Understand now?
I understand but dispute this claim. What is your evidence, including the specific timeline?
I've already provided multiple links with extensive coverage of the story.
huh? Popescu ruined his reputation within the community from this behavior. Everyone was misled by his initial claims, because he had been in contact with Apple over his misconduct for quite some time before he was kicked off the App Store and then went crying to the press with lies.
Not sure how that is not everything I claimed it to be. Omitting or saying one thing and then eventually admitting "oh yeah, actually this other thing did happen", its irrelevant what that "thing" was, because it was material to the kick ban and it was a lie by omission. Is that what you're pulling hairs over?
Defending an individual against megaEvilCorp is commendable, but in this case (and many other cases), Apple is in the right here. The developers who get kick banned are all scammers or worse.
> huh?
Is "huh" supposed to be your evidence?
> Popescu ruined his reputation within the community
False.
> Everyone was misled
False.
> he had been in contact with Apple over his misconduct for quite some time before he was kicked off the App Store
He had no misconduct. Your narrative is completely false. Popescu used his credit card to pay for the account of a relative who abused that account. This is the only thing that happened. Apple's systems auto-closed Popescu's own innocent account because it was associated with the same credit card.
I would note that the ban was only temporary, and Apple eventually corrected its mistake. For example, Popescu's Mac app continues to be notarized by Apple, which would not be possible if Apple banned Popescu as a scammer. You can download the app yourself and verify this.
And again, you've produced no evidence for your baseless, scurrilous claims. I won't reply again unless you have links and quotations. I've given documented evidence, including from Gruber himself. You've offered nothing but untruths, things you've seemingly invented in your own mind.