iDownload has responded to both Castle Cops and Sunbelt Software's refusal to characterize their software as anything other than spyware (which it is, since it has been proven to use unethical installation techniques).

"Thank you for your recent correspondence regarding iDownload and its software product, iSearch. As we are both aware, a lively internet debate currently exists over the functionality of the iSearch program, as well as the questionable classification of iSearch as malware, spyware, etc., by various security companies. As counsel for iDownload, our goal is singular in purpose, that being to assist iDownload in correcting the current dissemination of incorrect information surrounding iSearch.

We recognize that much scrutiny exists with respect to our actions, and that we may be perceived by some in the internet community as being on the wrong side of the ongoing fight against "internet malfeasance." This perception is contrary to reality. We are currently engaged in an open dialogue with several large security firms, with the end goal being to reach a consensus as to the proper characterization of iSearch. We trust that you will conform your published materials, as we previously requested, once some of the industry leaders analyze iSearch more thoroughly and release their classification of iSearch."

Outrage is redefined as "scrutiny", legal threats are redefined as "open dialogue", and shutting up critics is redefined as "correcting the current dissemination of incorrect information."

If you recall, cease and desist letters were sent to a number of security websites and developers, informing them they could no longer call the iDownload and iSearch applications spyware, malware, or foistware.