Black's story highlights a growing concern regarding predatory game design. Many apps use confusing multiple currencies to mask the real-world cost of items, making it easy for children (and sometimes adults) to lose track of their spending.
Immediately following the discovery, Black disabled all in-app purchases on the iPad.
In true Jack Black fashion, the actor sat his then eight-year-old son down for a serious "talk" about the value of money.
He contacted the app developers to request a refund, openly criticizing the practice of marketing $100 purchases in games specifically designed for children as "irresponsible". A Warning for All Parents
Black's story highlights a growing concern regarding predatory game design. Many apps use confusing multiple currencies to mask the real-world cost of items, making it easy for children (and sometimes adults) to lose track of their spending.
Immediately following the discovery, Black disabled all in-app purchases on the iPad. Jack Black's Son Racked Up a $3K App Bill
In true Jack Black fashion, the actor sat his then eight-year-old son down for a serious "talk" about the value of money. Jack Black's Son Racked Up a $3K App Bill
He contacted the app developers to request a refund, openly criticizing the practice of marketing $100 purchases in games specifically designed for children as "irresponsible". A Warning for All Parents Jack Black's Son Racked Up a $3K App Bill