Senate Bill proposed to outlaw SPYWARE - GoFuckYourself.com

$5 submissions · 04-18-2004, 10:14 PM

Interesting debate on blocking spyware.

Ban the behavior vs. ban the software 'type'

Senate, being myopic as usual, opts for the latter.

http://www.infoworld.com/article/04/...spyware_1.html

At its current form, it does nothing against the best way to get "free" traffic--Active X-based hijackers and bs toolbars and other tools.

$5 submissions · 04-20-2004, 11:08 PM

Since Active-X app-derived traffic is one of the bigger trends in the industry right now, this Senate bill should have webmasters' interest piqued.

If anything, is there much legal traction to the "TOS" most spyware/scumware use?

digifan · 04-20-2004, 11:11 PM

You are fast.. just wanted to post that

$5 submissions · 04-20-2004, 11:35 PM

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Originally posted by digifan
You are fast.. just wanted to post that

Heheh okay. Nice Sig, BTW

FilthyRob · 04-21-2004, 12:33 AM

I hope they hang the spyware people out to dry. I am sick of unistalling shit from the kids computers, not to mention the FUCKING one on MY PC that I can't get rid of at all!

Not even surfing and popup ads for tickle and other bullshit.

PenetratinP · 04-21-2004, 01:17 AM

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Originally posted by FilthyRob
I hope they hang the spyware people out to dry. I am sick of unistalling shit from the kids computers, not to mention the FUCKING one on MY PC that I can't get rid of at all!

Not even surfing and popup ads for tickle and other bullshit.

for real......I had some spyware on one of my computers that was so resistant to removal that I had to format the hard drive.

Ad-Aware & SpyBot both couldn't remove it.

zzgundamnzz · 04-21-2004, 01:20 AM

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Originally posted by PenetratinP

for real......I had some spyware on one of my computers that was so resistant to removal that I had to format the hard drive.

Ad-Aware & SpyBot both couldn't remove it.

I think you should of system-restored to a week before you got the spyware.

sexsup · 04-21-2004, 01:51 AM

That's an interesting matter, also if it will be difficult to see spywares out of the market

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$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	Since Active-X app-derived traffic is one of the bigger trends in the industry right now, this Senate bill should have webmasters' interest piqued. If anything, is there much legal traction to the "TOS" most spyware/scumware use? __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

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04-21-2004, 12:33 AM	#5
FilthyRob Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Anaheim - CA Posts: 6,741	I hope they hang the spyware people out to dry. I am sick of unistalling shit from the kids computers, not to mention the FUCKING one on MY PC that I can't get rid of at all! Not even surfing and popup ads for tickle and other bullshit. __________________ AKA - Clubsexy

04-21-2004, 01:51 AM	#8
sexsup Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,004	That's an interesting matter, also if it will be difficult to see spywares out of the market