Comments on: Apple Cuts Down “A Real Tree,” Shuns Charity Apps

By: anonymous coward

anonymous coward — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:23:31 +0000

We developed an app and submitted it and were told point blank that they would not allow an app that donated money to charity or solicited money for charities. Again, there is nothing in writing that says it and honestly i think it is almost illegal but they can get away with anything right now…

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By: Rocket Hippo

Rocket Hippo — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:45:08 +0000

I got “the call” too. We have a suite of “green” musical instruments and we donate 10% of the revenue to green causes. Apple made us remove that information from our description, and would not email the request to us (http://www.rockethippo.com)

By: frd75

frd75 — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:57:25 +0000

So much for a greener Apple. apparently their only green when they have to be. Since I’m sure that they read these answers, I’m telling them right now ‘Apple gets not one dime from me or my familt until they are green when they don’t have to be.

As for billW, his comments are beyond contempt.

By: Bill W

Bill W — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:35:25 +0000

Why should anyone give ANYTHING to charity? Why, in this day of a down economy and uncertain futures should I care about anyone other than myself? I agree 100% with Apple’s stance here, especially when it come to such touchy-feely, liberal-minded, worthless causes that help no one, such as planting a stupid tree.

The best charities are the “feed the homeless” cheerleaders. Want to help the homeless? Gee, I have a great idea! Teach the how to WORK, how to LEARN, how to go back to school and get an EDUCATION so that they can fend for themselves and be RESPONSIBLE members of our society, instead of low-life scum, always begging for handouts.

By: DA

DA — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:49:36 +0000

“how to convey the purpose of the app without stating that they will plant a tree for every app sold”

I’m putting a $1 app on the appstore that will donate $5 to a charity every time someone buys it. I’m calling it iCharity.

Trust me. Would I lie to you?

It’ll be on the Appstore! It’ll have Apple’s seal of approval right!?

What can go wrong.

No it’s not all suspicious.

I promise.

By: Godfrey

Godfrey — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:59:58 +0000

1. Create a button that submits a “request” to them for planting a tree. Purpose of the app = “Asking them to plan a tree for you”. Sounds valid as far as I can tell, much like.

2. Add a statistics page in the apps that shows how many trees has been planted so far. So the purpose of the app = “Getting up-to-date information about this tree planting campaign”. That makes it a “widget” app (like the built-in “Weather” app), essentially.

They can also add a “Tell a friend” button which sends an email that explains what’s going on with this app and/or an “About” button that links to the campaign’s page, where they can have more control over the contents.

By: David cameron

David cameron — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:15:20 +0000

Unusual, considering the UK iTunes is openly promoting two apps that are raising money for the charity Comic Relief. It is one of the features apps, with full description of what is going to charity etc.

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