[ImPostingOnHN]

> Apple may be behaving badly, but Epic broke the terms they agreed to, tried to use the courts to force Apple to change their App Store business model, and even kicked off a public PR campaign trashing Apple... and now they're whining because Apple is not treating them nicely after all that?

> You went nuclear on Apple, Epic. That's not going to make them interested in having you as a business partner.

this is unfortunately the same language abusers use when their victims try to gain support (pr campaign), seek help (use the courts), or fight back (violate unfair terms)

maybe epic just wants apple to stop abusing them and leave them alone while they interact with their customers on a platform that apple has been ordered several times to open up

not being abused shouldn't require you to "be nice" to your abuser, or to want to be their "business partner"

[coldpie]

No one is being abused, you're buying into Epic's emotional advertising campaign.

[ImPostingOnHN]

that is unfortunately also a thing that abusers often say

it is not for you to decide, though

also, I'm not really interested in being the subject of discussion, but if you're going to tell me what I'm doing, at least be right about it: I haven't followed any public statements from either party in the matter; I've only read court documents and rulings; and I have never patronized either company and have no plans or interest to do so. I think that makes me more impartial here.