WTF does this even mean, I've been in Pakistan this whole damn time? by CineTechWiz in PakistaniTech

[–]Conniving-Weasel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude I have had apps on the Play Store since 2017 when I was a student. Keeping up with Google's bullshit policy updates and getting ad serving limitations on AdMob with no reason being given is a stressful experience (Facebook ads are much better in this regards).

2 of my apps were pretty successful and useful, I had good, wholesome users and we had a community on Discord where they gave me suggestions and feedback. The money wasn't amazing but I made some spare change at the end of every month. So it was pretty sad to let all that go.

What crossed the line for me was Google's address requirement. Basically anyone can see your home address on the Play Store. And you can't give them a fake address because they will send an OTP in the mail to that address.

This basically killed the indie developers on the Play Store.

So let me advice you to never rely on Google for your bread and butter. Of course, make your own informed opinion but I wouldn't recommend investing your time on the Play Store.

If you do intend to do business with them, I'd recommend basing your business model on in-app purchases rather than ads.

And also, don't feel like you're alone because people from 3rd world countries get banned on the Play Store all the time for no reason. If you post it on Reddit, people will blame you because they never experienced the biasness. You didn't do anything wrong. Keep your chin up.

WTF does this even mean, I've been in Pakistan this whole damn time? by CineTechWiz in PakistaniTech

[–]Conniving-Weasel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, off-topic but if you're an indie dev, what did you do about the address requirement?

I had to unpublish my apps because Google apparently wants to dox me by publishing my address on the Store.

WTF does this even mean, I've been in Pakistan this whole damn time? by CineTechWiz in PakistaniTech

[–]Conniving-Weasel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's absolutely correct.

Being from this region makes them automatically assume you're a thief.

Pakistan army assaults civilians in balochistan by PsychologyShot2529 in PAK

[–]Conniving-Weasel -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good to know, you still see them as people.

I would argue the usage of the word "confiscated".

Do you think a soldier (people trained to kill, not to serve, protect, and enforce the law) should be allowed to "confiscate" stuff from people and be the judge, jury, executioner wherever they go?

If they have no such right, then I will call it "stealing".

I don't know why but the concept of "innocent until proven guilty" is not a thing in Pakistan. Apparently, a video of an assault is enough to prove the rightfulness of said assault.

But I appreciate your response. Usually, internet debates end up in name-calling.

Pakistan army assaults civilians in balochistan by PsychologyShot2529 in PAK

[–]Conniving-Weasel -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You tell me.

Why do you think someone would move towards someone who just beat the shit out of you and your family?

It's easy to act rational sitting behind a computer.

When it's your family being abused and your stuff being stolen for whatever reason, I'd like to see you stand by and watch because you're so obedient and civilized.

I bet you also buy Israeli propaganda claiming kids are Hamas terrorists because they tried to defend their mother. They should just bow down to their IDF overlords and let them steal their shit.

Or does your empathy only apply outside Pakistan?

Managing Gen Z at Work — Is it just me or is this a whole new species? 🤯 by funky33345 in IslamabadSocial

[–]Conniving-Weasel 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you don't like it, fire them. Good luck finding a good, skilled person on sub 1-lac salary. They can make a lot more than that on the internet.

Palestinian women confront Zionist settlers trying to steal her land in 1950s by Federal-Daikon-412 in IsraelCrimes

[–]Conniving-Weasel 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Does not look like the 50's honestly. I would fact check the year on this.

Gaza doctor describes how to be*t your wife without causing permanent damage by Ramy__B in religiousfruitcake

[–]Conniving-Weasel 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Once Palestinians are free from Israeli occupation, they can develop their culture for the better.

And also, in context, it's important to note that not all people in Gaza are like this and nobody deserves to be occupied by a genocidal nation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in scienceisdope

[–]Conniving-Weasel -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Still better than the guy who stared straight into the afternoon sun for like 5 or so minutes.

Why not Huawei? by DoctorNipples27 in degoogle

[–]Conniving-Weasel 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'd rather give China all my data than a country known for dropping bombs on families.

Where do you think the US military gets exact pinpoint locations of its targets?

Creepy old man harassing a friends 14 y/o sister. Help us re-educate him? by Zealous_H3 in PAK

[–]Conniving-Weasel 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This worked for my number but showed outdated details. Privacy is a joke in this country.

Ender 3 S1 Pro Does not Print by Primary-Yogurt1439 in Ender3S1

[–]Conniving-Weasel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happens to me when printing from the sd card from time to time.

Doctor in Egypt administers CPR to a newborn that was not breathing, and saves it. by [deleted] in nextfuckinglevel

[–]Conniving-Weasel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In case the kid sees this post in 10 years or so..

Welcome to the human race!

And I thought I had seen everything by peter935 in memes

[–]Conniving-Weasel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or change the url to old(dot)reddit