Gamification can save Tumblr
I received the following email from Apple as I’m registered as an Apple Developer (screencap image below, text of the email after the image):
Dear Developer, In an effort to open up additional opportunities for developers, we’ve worked with the government of the Republic of Korea on making more apps available on the App Store in the Republic of Korea. And to ensure that our global age rating system continues to help make the App Store safe for kids, apps that feature Frequent/Intense Simulated Gambling will be rated 17+ in all countries and regions starting August 20, 2019. If your app meets at least one of the criteria below, you’ll be able to offer it on the App Store in the Republic of Korea to users 19 years of age or older. You’ll need to enter a Rating Classification Number from the Game Rating and Administration Committee in App Store Connect, and can do so starting August 20. Apps with a number entered at this time will be published later this week. If you don’t have a Rating Classification Number, you can apply for one now.
Apps in the Casino subcategory with age rating 17+ Apps in the Games or Entertainment categories with Frequent/Intense selected for at least one of the following content descriptions:
Simulated Gambling
Sexual Content or Nudity
Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or Reference
Realistic Violence
To enter your Rating Classification Number:
Sign in to App Store Connect.
In the App Information section under Availability in the Republic of Korea, enter your Rating Classification Number.
Submit your app for review.
If you have any questions, contact us. Best regards, Apple Developer Relations
Y’all –> @staff Turn the Tumblr iOS app into a “Games and Entertainment” category application. Gamify it for “Frequent/Intense” play (sounds accurate to how most Tumblr users blog anyway). Get that 17+ rating and bring back the pr0n.
