Claiming back cost of in-app purchases

[Fotic]

mp3manager said:

Fotic said:

Fitz666 said:

Total parenting fail = classic.....

It's not a parenting fail at all, that's a wretched thing to say. OP's been naive/ bit silly but it doesn't reflect on his parenting.

Replace 'ipad' with a 'box of matches'. OP is lucky it's just a bill from Apple and not facing a burnt-out house. Or worse.

Edited by mp3manager on Friday 25th July 16:16

Why stop there? The OP basically pushed his child out of a moving car onto the M25 - he's lucky he didn't cause a multi-car pile up really. Or worse.

[Butter Face]

Fotic said:

mp3manager said:

Fotic said:

Fitz666 said:

Total parenting fail = classic.....

It's not a parenting fail at all, that's a wretched thing to say. OP's been naive/ bit silly but it doesn't reflect on his parenting.

Replace 'ipad' with a 'box of matches'. OP is lucky it's just a bill from Apple and not facing a burnt-out house. Or worse.

Edited by mp3manager on Friday 25th July 16:16

Why stop there? The OP basically pushed his child out of a moving car onto the M25 - he's lucky he didn't cause a multi-car pile up really. Or worse.

Replace ipad with matches, replace matches with a knife, replace a knife with an axe.


OP's child is a serial killer now. Nice one OP, hope you're proud of yourself.

[Pixelpeep7r]

Fotic said:

Why stop there? The OP basically pushed his child out of a moving car onto the M25 - he's lucky he didn't cause a multi-car pile up really. Or worse.

But what if they 'didn't fully understand the m25 because they are too busy being a parent' ?

then surely its ok to expose your child to it, you know, because you don't understand it.

[Pixelpeep7r]

Butter Face said:

That's the jump? iPad to matches, pressed buttons to a burnt down house?

Very funny.

One button, yeh 'thats all'



that only has one button too..

still, as long as the parent didn't really understand it thats ok right?

[Fotic]

Butter Face said:

Replace ipad with matches, replace matches with a knife, replace a knife with an axe.


OP's child is a serial killer now. Nice one OP, hope you're proud of yourself.

[BenM77]

Mr Gearchange said:

Because internet.

Kids benefit enormously from having access to this type of technology. My kids spend a lot of time on my ipad - mainly playing the maths and english games on educational websites - but also watching vidoes and playing less educational games.

My daughter has taken leaps and bounds in combating her dyslexia because she has access to technology like this - and kids play games.
My brother was glued to his Amstrad CPC464 back in the day - hours, days, weeks on end. He's about the most socially well adjusted and well balanced bloke I know.

Oh and you wouldn't believe how quickly kids learn how to access this type of stuff - and quite frankly yes - having to constantly put in passwords and codes is a PITA so you tell them.

I wouldn't give my kids my Itunes password (5 & 7) but I'm not about to gloat at preach at those that do.

The level of sanctimonious knobs on this site these days really is something else.

Thanks mate. I was going to type a similar reply but now I just need a +1


OP please ignore the trolls. You got caught out but I'm sure you won't let it happen again.


On the iPad, go into settings/restrictions. Set a pin code and then restrict downloads, in app, safari etc. good luck

Edited by BenM77 on Friday 25th July 16:50

[Mr Will]

Good work understanding the internet there:





Considering the OP admitted he's been foolish from the very start of this thread; how about we stop discussing how pixelpeeper is the best parent ever and get back to the topic at hand.

antspants said:

Completely our fault for not switching it off and restricting what he could do, before anybody thinks I'm suggesting otherwise or trying to place blame elsewhere.

[GG89]

There really is some absolute wkers on here these days.

[Oakey]

It's ironic that the guy claiming he's socially well adjusted is the one who shows contempt and zero empathy for his fellow man. Much like people with autism.

[bingybongy]

Randomthoughts said:

Here's an idea.

Get the kid a bike or some football boots. Then it won't be a pathetic introvert with no idea how to socialise and an utter incomprehension of meaningful relationships.

I have never understood giving kids that age technology. Usually stems from an unwillingness to engage with it themselves so they'd rather palm it off onto anything else.

You're funny.

[Zato]

Given the number of times in app purchases by Children have been in the press Apple should have taken steps to avoid these situations occurring. Password required for every purchase as default and monthly spending Caps should be applied to accounts. While the OP is very open that an error has happened I feel Apple should have a duty of care.
I am sure there have been a number of large purchases wiped by Apple. If you can find these it forms a basis if you want to fight it.

Good luck

[sneijder]

GG89 said:

There really is some absolute wkers on here these days.

You're not wrong, I think I only come here fortnightly now.

OP asks a genuine question, usual Daily Mail comment thread follows.

[philv]

I lost 20 quid through this so i was lucky.

The default for this should be to ask for password for in app purchases.
And to ask for it every time.

Unforunately it was not and probably still isnt.

Thanks Apple.

[Mr Classic]

It's your own fecking fault - plus you didn't notice over 3k going out of your bank account?

[Jon321]

Mr Classic said:

It's your own fecking fault - plus you didn't notice over 3k going out of your bank account?

You're a bit late to the troll party, it started 3 pages ago.

But yeah, useful contribution all the same, nice one.

[Zato]

http://www.macworld.com/article/2140066/how-to-get...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25748292


http://www.macrumors.com/2014/03/24/itunes-refund-...

Hope these help.

[don'tbesilly]

Randomthoughts said:

They'll be told to get their arse outside to find some real friends.

Perhaps you should follow your own advice.

Best of luck in finding some real friends, with your attitude they'll be few and far between.

[Regiment]

Zato said:

Given the number of times in app purchases by Children have been in the press Apple should have taken steps to avoid these situations occurring. Password required for every purchase as default and monthly spending Caps should be applied to accounts. While the OP is very open that an error has happened I feel Apple should have a duty of care.
I am sure there have been a number of large purchases wiped by Apple. If you can find these it forms a basis if you want to fight it.

Good luck

They have repeatedly. They've implemented changes to completely lock down their devices and still people don't listen and remain blissfully ignorant and keep handing these devices they have no knowledge to a small child with zero idea of money.

Apple need to make a stand and say "no more", this is nothing but ignorant parents letting their children loose. People like the op are also the same reason the ISPs were forced to lock down the internet with filters turned on by default "I refuse to understand technology so big faceless companies should be forced to protect my children". Op, use this as a life lesson that you're not ready to give devices you don't understand to small children. Sit down with your child, tell him the truth about exactly what happened, tell him about money and tell him about the bad things that he can find on such devices. Learn the devices together and stop being ignorant about technology.

[drivin_me_nuts]

Regiment said:

Zato said:

Given the number of times in app purchases by Children have been in the press Apple should have taken steps to avoid these situations occurring. Password required for every purchase as default and monthly spending Caps should be applied to accounts. While the OP is very open that an error has happened I feel Apple should have a duty of care.
I am sure there have been a number of large purchases wiped by Apple. If you can find these it forms a basis if you want to fight it.

Good luck

They have repeatedly. They've implemented changes to completely lock down their devices and still people don't listen and remain blissfully ignorant and keep handing these devices they have no knowledge to a small child with zero idea of money.

Apple need to make a stand and say "no more", this is nothing but ignorant parents letting their children loose. People like the op are also the same reason the ISPs were forced to lock down the internet with filters turned on by default "I refuse to understand technology so big faceless companies should be forced to protect my children". Op, use this as a life lesson that you're not ready to give devices you don't understand to small children. Sit down with your child, tell him the truth about exactly what happened, tell him about money and tell him about the bad things that he can find on such devices. Learn the devices together and stop being ignorant about technology.

You are asking too much - technology is just the means to the end of learning, playing and a host of other things. It makes more sense to have these features turned off by default and turn them in when you elect to. What's the hardship in a business model run that way.... Other than 'lost' revenue from situations described above.

[drivin_me_nuts]

Regiment said:

Zato said:

Given the number of times in app purchases by Children have been in the press Apple should have taken steps to avoid these situations occurring. Password required for every purchase as default and monthly spending Caps should be applied to accounts. While the OP is very open that an error has happened I feel Apple should have a duty of care.
I am sure there have been a number of large purchases wiped by Apple. If you can find these it forms a basis if you want to fight it.

Good luck

They have repeatedly. They've implemented changes to completely lock down their devices and still people don't listen and remain blissfully ignorant and keep handing these devices they have no knowledge to a small child with zero idea of money.

Apple need to make a stand and say "no more", this is nothing but ignorant parents letting their children loose. People like the op are also the same reason the ISPs were forced to lock down the internet with filters turned on by default "I refuse to understand technology so big faceless companies should be forced to protect my children". Op, use this as a life lesson that you're not ready to give devices you don't understand to small children. Sit down with your child, tell him the truth about exactly what happened, tell him about money and tell him about the bad things that he can find on such devices. Learn the devices together and stop being ignorant about technology.

You are asking too much - technology is just the means to the end of learning, playing and a host of other things. It makes more sense to have these features turned off by default and turn them in when you elect to. What's the hardship in a business model run that way.... Other than 'lost' revenue from situations described above.