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ADd · 07-10-2006, 12:20

While I understand that a user can choose not to install the LOP infection, a quick google search for Messenger Plus will show how many people are unaware they have installed the adware!

By giving this award M$ are basically supporting the installation of adware in this manner - so does that mean the developers of other M$ products are free to take this avenue ? Maybe the next version of Outlook, or IE will come with adware as an option ?!?

Edit>> In addition the nature of the LOP infection, is that once the user has agreed to install the sponsor software, LOP downloads other spyware onto the users system....nice...did the users really agree to that ? (rant over)

07-10-2006, 12:20	#7
ADd Inactive Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Land of the free Posts: 308	Re: Messenger Plus maker gets MVP award While I understand that a user can choose not to install the LOP infection, a quick google search for Messenger Plus will show how many people are unaware they have installed the adware! By giving this award M$ are basically supporting the installation of adware in this manner - so does that mean the developers of other M$ products are free to take this avenue ? Maybe the next version of Outlook, or IE will come with adware as an option ?!? Edit>> In addition the nature of the LOP infection, is that once the user has agreed to install the sponsor software, LOP downloads other spyware onto the users system....nice...did the users really agree to that ? (rant over)