said by Thaler :

All spy/crapware is just that...virii, but with a EULA. Due to the (sometimes hidden) advertising blurbette, this junk is suddenly legal, and the developing companies come out swinging with lawyers.

I think a group like COAST would be viable...but common sense should be applied to the application process. (ie. don't elect known crapware vendors TO your group membership) If they kept this group clean that way...then it might have some viability to it.