john316 - 5:41 pm on Jan 23, 2002 (gmt 0)

The lions share of this scumware comes from companies who supply file stealing sofware (somewhat scummy as well), what do you expect?

2 solutions:

1.) A good open source file stealing program.

2.) Adoption of a less hypocritical attitude towards the whole business; if you get wonky because someone defaces your web site with yellow links, but also feel that it is okay to rip off copyrighted music, movies and software, you need a reality check. It's either right or its wrong, if you don't like copyright infringement, tell that to the community that you speak to, but don't be two faced about it.

Googleguy, I can understand your concern about being perceived as a censor if you don't link to these thiefware downloads (or sites that do), but I kinda see it this way; I will defend your right to bear arms, but if you point your gun at me, all bets are off.

(edited by: john316 at 5:58 pm (utc) on Jan. 23, 2002)