Apple Responds on ASA Mechanism: Who Is Shifting the Blame?

Recently, amid growing controversy over the ASA (Apple Search Ads) mechanism, a player reached out to Apple's support team for clarification. The OP posted the screenshots of this conversation to the forum to expose the reality behind the curtain.

The post also includes previous official statements where the developers essentially claimed, 'It's all Apple's fault,' and directed players to take their concerns to Apple. This 'blame-shifting' tactic now looks highly suspicious in light of the new information provided by Apple.

The community reaction has been intense. Savvy observers pointed out that according to Apple, while they provide a list of search suggestions, the final decision to add a keyword rests entirely with the developers. Many users are now sarcastically calling this a 'mutual agreement' between the developer and the ad system, effectively debunking the studio's previous narrative of being a passive victim of the system.