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While he didn't code himself, he was very involved. From the TFA:

> I’ve reviewed wire frames and branding guides. I’ve spent countless hours on beta releases. I’ve signed off on something they call “UX.”

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I'm not sure you can get credit for being involved if your involvement is looking at what others are doing and saying "Ok" - input that only matters because he's paying for it, not because he has any idea that it's actually good or correct. I don't mean to be negative because it's obviously good he's attempting it, and I encourage that, but let's be honest as to what's actually happening.

It sounds like he's acting like a product owner as well - being one of the only people that actually knows how the game works.

> I'm not sure you can get credit for being involved if your involvement is looking at what others are doing and saying "Ok"

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