Evidently, people tend to congregate around posts that bash Apple or decry some flaw with the system around which many people spend their time and money.
It doesn't need to be substantive or revelatory to be on front page; it just needs to be sensational and attractive. It should be no surprise considering the shit that passes for "news" on most blogs and lesser publications.
Someone who doesn't have patience decides that selling apps for money is not for them. Fine.
Entrepreneurship requires a lot of hard work and patience. You need to be resourceful.[1] Big news.
1: http://www.paulgraham.com/relres.html