Hooper, FUCK OPRANO!

[Trev]

Originally Posted by Nickatilynx

Is it actually illegal , or is it just "frowned upon"

I'm serious too btw.

Illegal Spyware

The term "spyware" is most appropriately used to identify the behavior listed below. This behavior is illegal under existing law - Section 5 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C.§45 - as an unfair or deceptive act or practice.

"Spyware":
1. Gathers information from a consumer's computer without permission
2. Reports the information to the creator of the software or to one or more third parties
3. Is installed on a consumer's computer without having given adeguate notice to consumers
4. Provides the consumer with little or no control over removing the software

[Inabon]

Originally Posted by Trev

Illegal Spyware

The term "spyware" is most appropriately used to identify the behavior listed below. This behavior is illegal under existing law - Section 5 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C.§45 - as an unfair or deceptive act or practice.

"Spyware":
1. Gathers information from a consumer's computer without permission
2. Reports the information to the creator of the software or to one or more third parties
3. Is installed on a consumer's computer without having given adeguate notice to consumers
4. Provides the consumer with little or no control over removing the software

yet another usa law

tell that to china and philipines where spam and spyware have made it their spreading pipe

[Trev]

Originally Posted by Inabon

yet another usa law

tell that to china and philipines where spam and spyware have made it their spreading pipe

The UK are in the process of binding some stuff together that would make installing software without permission tad amount to walking into someone’s home and throwing their pc out of the window. It's going to be an extension on cyber vandalism or some such and will carry prison terms

[Inabon]

Originally Posted by Trev

The UK are in the process of binding some stuff together that would make installing software without permission tad amount to walking into someone’s home and throwing their pc out of the window. It's going to be an extension on cyber vandalism or some such and will carry prison terms

it is good don't get me wrong I support any effort the thing is that efforts can't be single sided.

[MorganGrayson]

Yes, gentlemen, the spyware laws are all well and good...but will they help Serge get laid by blondes??????

[Trev]

Originally Posted by MorganGrayson

Yes, gentlemen, the spyware laws are all well and good...but will they help Serge get laid by blondes??????

Hmm... I don't really think so

[Inabon]

Originally Posted by Inabon

it is good don't get me wrong I support any effort the thing is that efforts can't be single sided.

i think the point is that is easier to outlaw spyware than it is for serge to get info on how to get blonds from hooper

[Trev]

Originally Posted by Inabon

i think the point is that is easier to outlaw spyware than it is for serge to get info on how to get blonds from hooper

I think you've hit the nail on the head there mate