mskittykat
Reality Bites...So I'm Back
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join:2002-10-17
Upper Marlboro, MD
1 edit | But...
I thought adware was/is basically spyware? I could be wrong, but either way their both annoying as hell.
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Vvian Kalyss
join:2003-10-14
Stage 5.0
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1 edit | Technically, adware can be spyware or not. If all the program does is download new ads from time to time to display to you regardless of your surfing habits, what wallpaper you have installed, and other crap specific to your system (and it tells you this before you agree to install), then that is plain adware (software supported by unpersonalized ads) I see no problem with it.
Our problem starts when the dang things start calling home with info about you. Yeah I can hear them scream now "but we just want to choose what ads you want" but wtf couldn't they have done that in the install? Let the user select what category of ads they want displayed, install, then leave well enough alone. And if they need to update those ads, then show the user a message (like maybe "We need to update the ads cause the product has changed" or something). Why is it so goddamned hard for them to understand? 
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lesopp
join:2001-06-27
Land O Lakes, FL
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I agree. I would like to see a class action suit against these spyware/adware distributors for using other peoples bandwidth. What's the difference between stealing cable and having an application secretly installed on your PC that sends data over the pipes bought with your hard earned money. |
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ebaul
join:2001-12-15
York, PA
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Obvously i am annoyed by adware/spyware, but i have none. Since the war began (spyware/adware/virus wars) i do not download or install anything without knowing what it is, and reading their disclaimer. after installed, i check my pc very throughly to make sure there is no adware/spyware installed. i think it's in part our fault, cause we click happy all over and we see free software, the first thing we do is click and install. people, it's our job to stop this thing, not the law. what can they do? someone once said that people do not read disclaimers, well, that's what is there for: READ IT before you say "I Agree", cause once you click on "I Agree" you are giving them the right to install these adware and spyware, if you read, you'll see that it clearly states it may contain third party software that will promote random advertising. Don't let them get to your pc. Scan for Spyware/Adware, don't download all those freebies you see, don't let the sales men come in, Obviously Invited and then take over your home (pc). Simply use safe browsing practices and you'll be fine. We all like freeware, but what's the catch? It's 60% our fault this has gone so far, if there's anyone to blame, just look at what you've done in the past. Have you installed software without reading the disclaimer lately?
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