Any system that's based on number of downloads or user ratings can easily be fooled. I see apps in the market with 50,000+ downloads that appeared in a matter of days. I know from watching the market that the only way an app can achieve that many downloads is if it has been promoted by a major organization. A new app by Fox News for instance garnered 50k+ downloads in about a month. Some developers seem to have figured out how to trick the market into believing their app is being downloaded a lot more than it is.
Charging a flat $10 to submit an app is a really good idea. It would also be a good idea to charge $1 to update as well. Any real developer could afford $1 to update the app, those who choose to update solely to bring their app to the top of the "just in" list would hesitate. That would help clear the junk from that category. -John Coryat -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
