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Old Sun Nov 18, 2012, 08:11pm
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I was wondering the same thing, I got the app last year and really liked it!
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Old Sun Nov 18, 2012, 08:18pm
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My question is why can they not just update the Rules App since it is 99% the same instead of requiring a re-buy?
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Old Sun Nov 18, 2012, 08:30pm
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It's been available since November 6th for anyone that still wants it.

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My question is why can they not just update the Rules App since it is 99% the same instead of requiring a re-buy?
Do you really not know the answer to that question?
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My question is why can they not just update the Rules App since it is 99% the same instead of requiring a re-buy?
Oh, they could.

But why should they?
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Old Sun Nov 18, 2012, 08:53pm
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... Do you really not know the answer to that question?
Well yea, they want more money... But still, I like free updates!

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... But why should they?
Because unlike the print versions, it costs them virtually nothing!
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Well yea, they want more money... But still, I like free updates!



Because unlike the print versions, it costs them virtually nothing!
The print version wasn't sold at cost, either.
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Old Sun Nov 18, 2012, 09:12pm
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Couldn't you just skip this year's app and use last year's one, since in your words, the rules are "99% the same" as last year's?
Am I mistaken on that one? The case book will have new cases, but for the rules themselves aren't the only changes this year requiring the official scorer to be in stripes, an alteration to the official's jurisdiction article, and fixing the team control foul definition to include throw-ins?

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The print version wasn't sold at cost, either.
They could be nice this year...
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Old Sun Nov 18, 2012, 09:28pm
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Am I mistaken on that one? The case book will have new cases, but for the rules themselves aren't the only changes this year requiring the official scorer to be in stripes, an alteration to the official's jurisdiction article, and fixing the team control foul definition to include throw-ins?



They could be nice this year...
Why should they?

It's a business. I have no problem spending $6 for the app each season. You know, they do pay us to work games (at least most of us).
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Oh, they could. But why should they?
They should, because they could, and they can, but they won't.
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There is a lot of work that goes into creating an app that not only works, but works well and has as much functionality as the NFHS ones do. To think there are no costs involved is...naive thinking.
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There is a lot of work that goes into creating an app that not only works, but works well and has as much functionality as the NFHS ones do. To think there are no costs involved is...naive thinking.
The indexing, cross-referencing, and search capabilities are well worth the $6 a year. Then again, some officials are the cheapest people I've ever met. I know this just looking at the condition of their uniforms and jackets.
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Old Mon Nov 19, 2012, 12:14pm
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There is a lot of work that goes into creating an app that not only works, but works well and has as much functionality as the NFHS ones do. To think there are no costs involved is...naive thinking.
I absolutely agree... with the first sentence. The original app last year took a lot of work I'm sure, but the revision this year would have taken an infinitesimal amount of time and effort.
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Did you consider having to keep up with the changes in operating systems, hardware and other compatbility issues? It is never as simple as it seems, especially in the IT world.
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I absolutely agree... with the first sentence. The original app last year took a lot of work I'm sure, but the revision this year would have taken an infinitesimal amount of time and effort.
The point still remains...they sell it to MAKE MONEY and fund their operations. It is their primary source of revenue.
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I absolutely agree... with the first sentence. The original app last year took a lot of work I'm sure, but the revision this year would have taken an infinitesimal amount of time and effort.
Pay the $6 and hush.
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