So long Google, and thanks for all the nudes

A developer describes their frustration with Google Play Store's app review process after their text editor was rejected with an unrelated NSFW screenshot, prompting them to abandon the platform entirely. They highlight how outdated Android devices without Play Store access led them to appreciate lightweight, degoogled alternatives, while criticizing Google's monopolistic control combined with incompetent and opaque review practices. The author now plans to distribute their apps through alternative platforms like F-Droid and itch.io instead.