I haven't used Flattr in a few years so I'm not sure exactly how this feature works. However company's features or businesses being destroyed through failure to read the rules/guidelines set out by the company they are working via is becoming more and more common. If you are developing for iOS, Twitter, Facebook etc. read the rules first. If there is anything that could be interpreted in any way to affect you get clarification.
The rules are arbitrary and capricious. I'd say, "don't rely on a single platform for your business especially if it has a track record of draconian policy."
or make sure that your core business is in no way dependent on any free api that you cannot sign a legally binding agreement of privision (which is essentially a formal clarification of what you can and cannot do).
e.g., if you are writing an iOS app, make sure you also have a desktop (or web) and/or android version which could survive a takedown from the appstore.
> I haven't used Flattr in a few years so I'm not sure exactly how this feature works.
Flattr is the best of the microtipping services that has so far emerged. They removed one classic source of angst by capping the total monthly fee, so tippers don't get a little sting of worry every time they click the but button.
Compare fixed-rate mobile phone plans with pay-as-you-go. Even though PAYG plans are often cheaper, many people will pay a premium simply to avoid having to think about what they might or might not owe at the end of the month. Flattr get that part right.
> If there is anything that could be interpreted in any way to affect you get clarification.
I disagree, for two reasons. Firstly, it's easier to get forgiveness than permission. Second, even if they're kicked off Twitter, they got exposure during their time there and more since getting the boot.
>> "it's easier to get forgiveness than permission"
This is true in many cases (and is fine for Flattr) but in other cases I've seen (AppGratis for example) their business is in serious trouble. If your entire business relies on an interpretation of the rules it's better to ask for permission because if you aren't forgiven the consequences could be serious.
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I haven't used Flattr in a few years so I'm not sure exactly how this feature works. However company's features or businesses being destroyed through failure to read the rules/guidelines set out by the company they are working via is becoming more and more common. If you are developing for iOS, Twitter, Facebook etc. read the rules first. If there is anything that could be interpreted in any way to affect you get clarification.
> read the rules first. If there is anything that could be interpreted in any way to affect you get clarification.
And how do you get clarification, if I may ask?
I've been asking for over 2 years about a clarification on the iOS terms of service, no answer yet.
Those rules are now longer than the US constitution ...
The rules are arbitrary and capricious. I'd say, "don't rely on a single platform for your business especially if it has a track record of draconian policy."
or make sure that your core business is in no way dependent on any free api that you cannot sign a legally binding agreement of privision (which is essentially a formal clarification of what you can and cannot do).
e.g., if you are writing an iOS app, make sure you also have a desktop (or web) and/or android version which could survive a takedown from the appstore.
> I haven't used Flattr in a few years so I'm not sure exactly how this feature works.
Flattr is the best of the microtipping services that has so far emerged. They removed one classic source of angst by capping the total monthly fee, so tippers don't get a little sting of worry every time they click the but button.
Compare fixed-rate mobile phone plans with pay-as-you-go. Even though PAYG plans are often cheaper, many people will pay a premium simply to avoid having to think about what they might or might not owe at the end of the month. Flattr get that part right.
> If there is anything that could be interpreted in any way to affect you get clarification.
I disagree, for two reasons. Firstly, it's easier to get forgiveness than permission. Second, even if they're kicked off Twitter, they got exposure during their time there and more since getting the boot.
>> "it's easier to get forgiveness than permission"
This is true in many cases (and is fine for Flattr) but in other cases I've seen (AppGratis for example) their business is in serious trouble. If your entire business relies on an interpretation of the rules it's better to ask for permission because if you aren't forgiven the consequences could be serious.