review in App store removed

Recently I posted two reviews in the App store and mentioned some specific issues with certain apps. In both cases I got an e-mail from Apple stating that I violated their guidelines and that my reviews had been removed. I don't understand that. My comments were polite, serious and truly.

All for nothing. What's the problem?

Posted on Jan 5, 2025 6:35 AM

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Dah•veed

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Jan 5, 2025 9:47 AM in response to Tuur2003

Apple isn't here. No one here works for Apple.

No one here can give you a better explanation as to why Apple deemed your reviews a guideline violation.

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