Originally Posted by
robertplattbell
Here's the basic deal:
If someone tries to get you into a business relationship based upon a fraud, deception, white lie, misunderstanding, or other come-on, where is the relationship going to go from there? Downhill, period.
Let's face it, the "SpywareBot" people are lying to you from the get-go - trying to piggyback off the good name and good will of Spybot S&D to get people to be their customers.
Do you think they would stop at the first lie? Do you think a relationship based upon deception is going to go anywhere? If so, I have a blind date for you. He's still on parole, but he's a real nice guy, trust me.
Walk away from "sound alike" companies. The fact they are trading on another's name and goodwill should tell you volumes about they way they do business (shady) they way they view their customers (fools) and the way they feel about the law (ignore it).
If "Spywarebot" ends up selling your data to 3rd parties, infecting your system with spyware, botware, trojans, worms, or whatever, you have no one but yourself to blame. They told you up front what sort of organization they are. You went ahead and did business with them anyway.
The same is true for any other organization that markets using the same or similar shady techniques - telemarketing, SPAM, or whatever. People who respond to SPAM or telemarketers and then act all suprised when they get ripped off are FOOLS, period, and do not merit any sympathy.
If you get an envelope in the mail that looks like something from the government (Statue of Liberty on the front, and "pay to the order" in the window above your name), and you open it only to find it is a credit card offer, do you think it is a good idea to do business with them? The entire relationship is predicated on a lie. Don't be suprised when they lie to you down the road....
Just say no to these sorts of con artists. Patronizing such folks only encourages them and keeps them in business.
If you have a good product or service at a good price, there is no need for such deception or trickery - the world will find you in short order, regardless of your product name.
That's how Spybot S&D did it, anyway....
FWIW.