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		statictype on Feb 21, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: An Open Letter to Apple on the Readability App rej... When he doesn't, and when he adds in-app subscriptions, will it cause you to revise your perspective? Sure, I'd be curious to see if it's economical to hand over 30% of whatever subscriptions he receives to Apple.

flyt on Feb 21, 2011 [–]

If it triples the number of subscriptions then it could be.

shangaslammi on Feb 21, 2011 | | [–]

Triple of zero is still zero. The open letter states that their current share is 30%. Apple would essentially get 100% of their profits.

msbarnett on Feb 21, 2011 | | [–]

You can't sell at a loss and make it up in volume.

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