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9 Banned Apps: 4. I Am Rich

4. I Am Rich
The defense: When launched, this $999.99 application that throws up a glowing red light and the words “I am rich.” Booyah, bro, let’s go do some shots!
The complaint: Apple has a policy against function-less apps, and deemed this one fit that (rather sky-high) bill.
Fairness of the judgment: As this app comes as close to literally doing nothing as possible — hey, sort of like absurdly rich people! — it technically falls afoul of Apple’s policy. But then again, it isn’t offensive or harmful, other than the fact that it represents the worst kind of conspicuous consumption. (Did we mention the $999.99 price tag?) The flip side is that while this largely useless but harmless app is denied, legions of obnoxious fart-noise making apps and their ilk continue to flood the App Store.
Likelihood of appeal: The defense will likely accept judgment and simply get on with life. Truth be told, the app was more of a time-sensitive social experiment and get-rich-quick scheme than an earnest app warranting inclusion. On principle alone, though, it ought to be allowed!

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