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c00ly
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O.P. Something has to be done
I just logged on today and realized that only 2 of my buddies on my maxed out contact list has MsgPlus! so I decided I might as well spread the word.
But then I remember my last unfortunate try to spread Plus!, the problem is no one trusts Plus! anymore. And it all boils down to the one final point.
The optional Adware.
I know, I know its optional, and I know, I know, theres a 3 second warning, and I know, I know it doesnt start with any option checked off anymore but its time to remove the adware.
Too many stupid people think one of two things:
1. they have to accept because its MsgPlus!'s linsence agreement. (which is quite obviously not the case)
2. They have no choice but to install spyware or else the program wont install (like may freeware programs [kazaa for one])
The second I find to be the most popular.
And the final problem is no matter what you tell them they will blame Plus!
I think because of this MsgPlus! has hit the end of the line in terms of popularity. People are willing to give up extra features in order to twart adware.
I know, I know they are just stupid but come on Patchou, the time has come.
thanx for listening,
c00ly.
(p.s. i know i can tell my friends to watch closely but there are alot "smash installers" out there)
did you know= symantec now considers adware to be a form of virus?
This post was edited on 03-22-2005 at 04:13 AM by c00ly.
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03-22-2005 04:04 AM |
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.blade//
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RE: Something has to be done
Well Patchou can't just remove the adware because that's his source of income
Patchou has made the installer is clear as he POSSIBLE can (a timed disclaimer AND a picture of the toolbar), so just send a screenshot of the adware installer section to your friends if they don't believe you.
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03-22-2005 04:08 AM |
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L. Coyote
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RE: Something has to be done
And you are who to (apparently) order Patchou to remove his only way of income?
Come on! If you really care, just tell them. If they don't want to listen, they don't know what they're missing.
This post was edited on 03-22-2005 at 04:10 AM by L. Coyote.
Hack, hack, hack!
Finally became a Systems Analyst!
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03-22-2005 04:09 AM |
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c00ly
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O.P. RE: Something has to be done
Patchou can earn income from putting ads on his site. Seriously the time has come to remove the adware.
did you know= symantec now considers adware to be a form of virus?
edit: i'm gonna put that fact on the 1st post.
This post was edited on 03-22-2005 at 04:13 AM by c00ly.
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03-22-2005 04:11 AM |
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.blade//
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RE: Something has to be done
quote: Originally posted by c00ly
Patchou can earn income from putting ads on his site. Seriously the time has come to remove the adware.
That barely produces any income (he already has an ad on his site when you download it).
Besides, how much more clear can it be than this?
Attachment: plus_ins.JPG (46.21 KB)
This file has been downloaded 578 time(s).
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03-22-2005 04:13 AM |
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c00ly
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O.P. RE: Something has to be done
Like i said, people just dont read.
This post was edited on 03-22-2005 at 04:15 AM by c00ly.
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03-22-2005 04:14 AM |
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.blade//
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RE: Something has to be done
quote: Originally posted by c00ly
Like i said, people just dont read.
And who's fault is that
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03-22-2005 04:20 AM |
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MC.POP
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RE: Something has to be done
read my sig do u copy, over.
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03-22-2005 04:24 AM |
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c00ly
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O.P. RE: Something has to be done
I know its their fault, but the only thing we can do to stop it is to remove it.
Just think about how may Plus! users are lost because of this one minor detail.
And think seriously about what adware does.
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03-22-2005 04:25 AM |
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Concord Dawn
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RE: Something has to be done
quote: Originally posted by c00ly
I know its their fault, but the only thing we can do to stop it is to remove it.
Just think about how may Plus! users are lost because of this one minor detail.
And think seriously about what adware does.
punish n00bs?
I agree that the sponsor isn't the most noob friendly way, but there isn't really a better way.
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03-22-2005 04:30 AM |
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