 GlobalMindDomino Dude, POWER Systems GuyPremium
join:2001-10-29
Hollywood, FL | Funny thing... Advertising.
It's largely just controlled annoyance. How do I create a message to let the world know about my product but do so in a way that actually incites them to purchase my product or service without being annoyed by the message.
Advertisers long have established their belief that their 1st amendment rights trump your "right" to be left alone. It's also been very clear for ages that companies will pay good $$$ to be seen. Thus why they spend millions on adverts during major television events, and why they hire orgs like Claria et al to do their bidding for them. This is also why we have spam.
In the evolution of adverts, it has gone from the simple print ad, which is really quite pedestrian in the grand scheme of things - to television and radio, a far more captive audience - to your PC.
Marketeers do have a right to do their work, no question. However, the issue is HOW they do what they do, not THAT they do what they do. I disagree with the notion that Gator et al are providing an easy way to uninstall. Complete crap. There's a reason why this EULA says what it does.
It has been determined by the courts and the US Govt that it's citizens have a right to privacy in their home. This is why we have the national do-not-call list by the way folks.
What has been funny is to also watch the national networks try to say that you are obligated to watch ads. That somehow this is part of an EULA you've agreed to, and thus your RePlay or TiVo was illegal. There is a reason they have lost that one.
I don't know I can say KCT2002 is with Claria, but he/she/it may be in the advert business - a very defensive bunch in my view. At best he/she/it just has a very different view than most here. I also have to disagree with the notion that "cleanware" aka AV, ASpw, ASpm etc apps are largely to blame for system issues. That is quite funny indeed.
Bottom line is that I consider their stuff crapware, and I have the right to have that opinion. Try to tell me I don't. I also have the right to control what comes before my eyes - period. If that means I delete their stuff contrary to their EULA - I will.
Of course the possibility I would install their stuff (or install an app which includes their junk) is quite low indeed.
I will also agree with several who advocate user education. Of course - if users were fully educated, Claria/Gator etc would have to shut down, as no one would install their stuff....well, not knowingly at least...hmmm.....
K.
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