[vulcan01]

I'm simply suggesting that developers should expect treatment from Apple that they would expect from their employer/manager (as many devs rely on app sales for their livelihoods).

> pretty soon everyone wants a sit down with Tim Cook

Most managers would (except in extreme circumstances), talk to their employee at least once before raising the topic of being fired.

> This looks more like T1 support made a call that T2 reversed. Not unusual.

Most managers would confer with their boss / HR / etc. before making the decision to fire someone.

Devs should expect the same from Apple.

[pjc50]

This is the developer version of the "gig economy". You're not an employee and don't have rights - indeed, you have to pay to be a developer! As in the gig economy, your income depends on ratings and your livelihood can be terminated by automated system.

Respect unfortunately has to be fought for, and going to the press to apply pressure is one channel for that.

[soupson]

Should not developers then be expected to generate a certain return for Apple in terms of sales, or risk being removed from the store?

[saagarjha]

All developers guarantee a return of at least $100/year.