I completely agree! I consider myself quite fortunate and Apple's new policy will not impact my life, for two reasons--I have other things to be concerned about than free apps. It just is not a priority in my hierarchy of issues. On Nov 10, 2013, at 8:09 AM, Ricardo Walker <rwalker296@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi, > > If this is indeed the case, wouldn’t just having $1 on what ever method of > payment your using gain access to all the stuff you said you were being > denied access to? If this is so, I don’t see how having $1 on a form of > payment is unreasonable. I figure if this is your last dollar to your name, > you probably have way bigger issues than getting free apps for your iPhone. > > JMO. > > Ricardo Walker > ricardo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Twitter:@apple2thecore > www.appletothecore.info > > On Nov 9, 2013, at 9:44 PM, Jewel <herekittykat2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> I am on that ******fixed income for other disabilities as well. I have >> fibromyalgia and degenerative muscle weakness. By the time I finish college, >> I may not be able to work anyway. But if ten dollars is not that much, you >> are welcome to send it to me as a gift. I had to get my medicine over having >> money in the account for stupid policies like this. >> Jewel >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Nov 9, 2013, at 9:17 PM, Donna Goodin <doniadonna@xxxxxx> wrote: >>> >>> Folks, I hate to say this, but what Apple's doing is just not that >>> unreasonable. As many have pointed out, if you don't have a credit or >>> debit card, buy a gift card and set up your account. You can get a gift >>> card for $10, that's just not that much money. Once you've done that, you >>> can do whatever upgrading and purchasing of free apps you need to do. I'm >>> sorry, but I'm blind and I've worked my whole ****** life. Right now I'm >>> working a job that I hate, but at least it's a job. If you're on a fixed >>> income, maybe start thinking about how to change that. >>> >>> Sorry if this is bitchy, but I see no reason *at *all why someone who is >>> blind has to be on a fixed income. >>> Donna >>>> On Nov 9, 2013, at 3:27 PM, Jewel <herekittykat2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>> >>>> The problem is that many disabled people are on fixed incomes. For >>>> example, I run out of money long before the month is through. I should >>>> still be able to get free apps, download apps I already purchased but are >>>> not currently on my device, and schedule genius bar appointments. Without >>>> money, I have no access to even change the password on the lock screen >>>> because the Apple password is essentially broken until their or is money >>>> available. Buying a gift card to leave money on is essentially the same as >>>> requiring a deposit, a bad move on Apple's part imo. >>>> And please don't lecture me on budgeting. I get $700 each month and >>>> somehow don't qualify for food stamps. >>>> Jewel >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On Nov 9, 2013, at 4:12 PM, Ricardo Walker <rwalker296@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> I’m totally confused. How would Apple Know if you have money in your >>>>> bank account or not? >>>>> >>>>> Ricardo Walker >>>>> ricardo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>> Twitter:@apple2thecore >>>>> www.appletothecore.info >>>>> >>>>>> On Nov 9, 2013, at 12:46 PM, Jewel <herekittykat2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Even if you are setting up a genius bar appointment, getting a free app, >>>>>> or updating those you already have, it won't work if you don't have a >>>>>> valid card. This means if you use a debit card, if you run out of money, >>>>>> you cannot do anything requiring an Apple password. I >>>>>> I am going to complain to Apple about this and I hope many will join me >>>>>> in this. Not everyone has a credit card and not everyone has available >>>>>> funds all the time. >>>>>> Jewel >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> reply://herekittykat2@xxxxxxxxx >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhoneWith questions, concerns or issues not related to the >>>>>> topics discussed on list please email the list >>>>>> admin to alberto.a775@xxxxxxxxx, or on skype at betoa221, or on twitter: >>>>>> betoa221 >>>>>> >>>>>> To subscribe to the list send message to >>>>>> accessible-ios-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with subscribe on the >>>>>> subject line. >>>>>> >>>>>> To unsubscribe from the list please send message to >>>>>> accessible-ios-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with >>>>>> unsubscribe in the subject line. >>>>>> >>>>>> To adjust your membership options please visit: >>>>>> //www.freelists.org/list/accessible-ios >>>>> >>>>> With questions, concerns or issues not related to the topics discussed on >>>>> list please email the list >>>>> admin to alberto.a775@xxxxxxxxx, or on skype at betoa221, or on twitter: >>>>> betoa221 >>>>> >>>>> To subscribe to the list send message to >>>>> accessible-ios-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with subscribe on the >>>>> subject line. >>>>> >>>>> To unsubscribe from the list please send message to >>>>> accessible-ios-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with >>>>> unsubscribe in the subject line. >>>>> >>>>> To adjust your membership options please visit: >>>>> //www.freelists.org/list/accessible-ios >>>> PS >>>>> they know because your card gets cut off if there is no money >>>> With questions, concerns or issues not related to the topics discussed on >>>> list please email the list >>>> admin to alberto.a775@xxxxxxxxx, or on skype at betoa221, or on twitter: >>>> betoa221 >>>> >>>> To subscribe to the list send message to >>>> accessible-ios-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with subscribe on the >>>> subject line. >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from the list please send message to >>>> accessible-ios-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with >>>> unsubscribe in the subject line. >>>> >>>> To adjust your membership options please visit: >>>> //www.freelists.org/list/accessible-ios >>> >>> With questions, concerns or issues not related to the topics discussed on >>> list please email the list >>> admin to alberto.a775@xxxxxxxxx, or on skype at betoa221, or on twitter: >>> betoa221 >>> >>> To subscribe to the list send message to >>> accessible-ios-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with subscribe on the >>> subject line. >>> >>> To unsubscribe from the list please send message to >>> accessible-ios-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with >>> unsubscribe in the subject line. >>> >>> To adjust your membership options please visit: >>> //www.freelists.org/list/accessible-ios >> With questions, concerns or issues not related to the topics discussed on >> list please email the list >> admin to alberto.a775@xxxxxxxxx, or on skype at betoa221, or on twitter: >> betoa221 >> >> To subscribe to the list send message to >> accessible-ios-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with subscribe on the >> subject line. >> >> To unsubscribe from the list please send message to >> accessible-ios-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with >> unsubscribe in the subject line. >> >> To adjust your membership options please visit: >> //www.freelists.org/list/accessible-ios > > With questions, concerns or issues not related to the topics discussed on > list please email the list > admin to alberto.a775@xxxxxxxxx, or on skype at betoa221, or on twitter: > betoa221 > > To subscribe to the list send message to accessible-ios-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > with subscribe on the > subject line. > > To unsubscribe from the list please send message to > accessible-ios-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with > unsubscribe in the subject line. > > To adjust your membership options please visit: > //www.freelists.org/list/accessible-ios With questions, concerns or issues not related to the topics discussed on list please email the list admin to alberto.a775@xxxxxxxxx, or on skype at betoa221, or on twitter: betoa221 To subscribe to the list send message to accessible-ios-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with subscribe on the subject line. 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