It was not a glitch or bug. Here's a story from TechCrunch confirming what happened. http://techcrunch.com/2015/06/01/apple-revamps-the-app-stores-games-section-with-increased-focus-on-editorial-content/
My experience says otherwise. They have been great with me. There is a higher bar to release your game because they want quality but they work with you to ensure you meet that.