Jason Terhorst

No Reviews from 3.0

Neven Morgan mentions something that I’ve been frustrated about: http://mrgan.tumblr.com/post/105182933/no-reviews-from-betas

Proposal for a simple change to the App Store: those running pre-release versions of the iPhone OS and iTunes (which is now required to install the OS) should not be allowed to rate and review apps. I bring this up because I’ve seen reviews where dudes slap on a single star plus the useless comment, “this app crashes on 3.0.”

Beta 3.0 is for testing purposes only, and you should not be running 3.0 on your devices unless you’re a full-fledged developer. If you’re not a legit developer, and especially if you’re posting reviews like this, Apple has every right to take a hammer to your knees (because you’re violating a legal agreement). And I hope they do smash them into a bloody heap with some urgency. You’re not helping anyone by posting those reviews during the beta, anyway - you’re not helping yourself, the developer, or Apple. Instead, directly email the developer about the issue. You might get a free upgrade or beta copy, or he might give you your money back in thanks. You never know.