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Originally Posted by john70t
So when does spyware or adware become acceptable and commonplace?
Is there a definable line?
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You're jumping ahead.
First, define what's "spyware" and what's being done now and let's see if there's a consensus what is and what isn't.
No ads as far as I can tell on my machine.
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Originally Posted by john70t
The virus part of this thread title is the installation of unrelated bloatware, aka spyware.
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Bloatware, I give you that, but the rest does not follow as far as I know. Do tell if that's a misconception. Always eager to learn, not a tech "guru" by far.
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Originally Posted by john70t
As in "always opt out".
The non tech savvy consumer shouldn't have to fight their own product for control.
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There is usually an easy "opt out" for the non tech savvy consumer for those features which an average non tech savvy consumer can disable without any bad side effects. I just showed you one in my previous replies, with a few mouse clicks.
Those in the latter category wanting full control of the product are not the non tech savvy consumer.
Gotta draw the line somewhere in that spectrum of usage.
Is there a line within that spectrum ? Let's start with that question. From what you said, it appears you don't think so and hence this discussion thread.