"I just released a really important Apollo update that adds the ability for users with remaining subscription time left to decline an automatic refund. Devs pay refunds out of pocket, and this will be about $250K, so I thank you for your consideration. ❤️ Also, this update includes an amazing “Goodbye Apollo Wallpaper Set” for your phone, tablet, or desktop, created by outrageously talented Apollo icon designers. You can unlock the pack with a donation that helps with refund costs. 🙂”

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    Didn’t realize a refund would be a reverse payment, although that makes sense after thinking about it. Not as big of a problem to face if a developer is given more than 30 days to shut things down. Can he seek financial damage for Huffman’s rash and illogical decision? Probably not, but not a lawyer.

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        If Christian made business decisions based on promises made by Reddit which they reneged on, he has a case under promissory estoppel.

        He already has a case for libel based on statements made by spez.

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          And didn’t they tell him there would be no major API changes, specifically in terms of cost “in 2023”?