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Comment by josephcsible | Hacker News Reader

If a person gets convicted of a crime and sentenced to jail, they have to go to jail right after sentencing, even if they plan to appeal. Why is this situation different?

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That’s not always true. Sentences can be, and frequently are, deferred while the appeal is evaluated.

This is a civil case, not criminal. And even in some low level criminal cases, convicts are sometimes allowed a few days to get their affairs in order before reporting to jail or prison.

The court ruling didn’t require apple to reinstate epic’s developer account. Apple can still, at their discretion, decide who can and can’t develop apps for iOS and Mac app stores.

In that case, why didn't they just say Epic is banned forever? What do appeals have to do with it?

I think they don't want to ban Epic forever over this kind of spat because it sets a bad precedent and could turn other developers away from them.

Additionally I don't think it helps their public image and hurts the case they are making where they don't need regulation because they have fair rules (smacking someone out of the app store forever because they file a lawsuit wouldn't pass the smell test)

I believe most companies would refrain from engaging in new business with a customer who has pending litigation against them. Apple may not want to ban them and is just waiting until the appeal process has settled before reengaging with Epic under whatever terms are ultimately agreed upon between both parties and the courts.

> why didn't they just say Epic is banned forever?

Why would Apple ban a potent revenue source?

The appeal might force Apple to reinstate Epic.

Epic lost their case, but is trying to continue the fight by appealing.

Apple has no reason to do them any favors.

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