Shoutbox

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Originally posted by screen317
It is very unfortunate that your program attempts to bundle malware with it.

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Originally posted by Wikipedia
Software is considered malware based on the perceived intent of the creator rather than any particular features. Malware includes computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, most rootkits, spyware, dishonest adware, crimeware and other malicious and unwanted software

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With a separated license agreement, and the option to install it or not being very explicit during the instalation, I don't guess Plus!'s optional adware can be considered malware.

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Originally posted by screen317
It is unfortunate not only because it seems morally wrong to begin with,

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Is it wrong to try to earn some honest money with your own creation?

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Originally posted by screen317
but also because the people who download this complain to people like me and my colleagues

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These same people who didn't care to READ what they were agreeing upon clicking "I Agree" everywhere they can?

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Originally posted by screen317
who have to clean up the mess of malware that a standard installation of Messenger Plus! puts on a computer.

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If I recall correctly, in the installer you have to click either I refuse or I agree, so there's no "standart" installation. If I recalled it incorrectly, I'm sure Patchou wouldn't have pre-selected the "I Agree" option.
Also, why don't you ever try to use "Add and Remove Programs" (XP) / "Programs and Features" (Vista / 7) to remove it? Did you know the uninstaller is included?

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Originally posted by screen317
We have enough to deal with everyday on our volunteer time removing backdoor trojans and other money stealing malware, but also we have to deal with the adware that comes from this program.

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The adware that comes with this program is COMPLETELY OPTIONAL. Sorry if you didn't bother to check if it was or not.

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Originally posted by screen317
I beg you reconsider.

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How about making a "confirmation" page including adware's license and asking if you really want to install it? Oh, forgot, done already.

Sorry if it seems to be a disrespectful text, it wasn't meant to be.