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> they are only "free" if you don't mind the nag screen and the orange theme which can only be changed in the purchased version

Wow, add a gimmick as a little perk to those who donate without actually impairing functionality for free users and next thing people will comment on how annoying it is that the color orange can't be changed.

I've never before heard someone complain that a color can't be changed in an app, it's not a common feature.

I've got the orange theme myself also after donating, don't mind it. I also still get the nag screen in some of the apps once a month or so, not sure how to turn it off but it doesn't bother me enough to figure it out.



I don't think they're actually complaining that the color can't be changed. I think they're complaining that there's functionality which can only be obtained through paying; that functionality could be totally meaningless and it'd still cause complaints.

Personally, I agree with you; adding unnecessary customization options which are only available to pro features is one of the least unethical ways of making money for software.


I wonder how much does it cost to change the theme in the slack app, or whatsapp green , or tidal, or any other app that DOESNT even let you change colours.

People complaining about it is just complain to complain.


* it doesn't bother me enough to figure it out.*

Doesn't bother me either now that I use a different app.


Heh, that's also always a solution of course :)




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