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> The software is spyware. Words like "spyware" and "stealing" are correct, I don't care how it paints the maintainer to describe the situation accurately, they
by hdra 10y ago
> The software is spyware. Words like "spyware" and "stealing" are correct, I don't care how it paints the maintainer to describe the situation accurately, they created that situation.
No, that is not "correct". The aren't even tracking their user, they are tracking the use of their software. Your use of the words are manipulative and dishonest.
> by "calling out this kind of behaviour" you attacking critics with poor arguments? That's not support, its fan-boyism.
None of the things I called out are "critics". Legal threats because they live in a place that makes them a "good target"? Calling the software a "spyware" because they collect usage data? That is not critic. That is bullying.
If the people doing those things think the I'm a fanboy for calling them out, since clearly logic matters little to them anyway.
- Chris2048 10y agospyware : "software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive." Nothing there mentions user tracking. If I don't know information about my computer is being transmitted, it's spyware. > Legal threats I didn't comment on this because I didn't say that. > That is bullying. I disagree. It is accurate, not disproportionate. Plus you misrepresent my opinion; it is not because "they collect usage data", but because "they collect usage data without your permission"; hence spyware. > If the people doing those things think the I'm a fanboy for calling them out, since clearly logic matters little to them anyway. In order to "call someone out" you need to argue the case, so bit early to bring out the ad-homs. I'm calling you a fanboy because you suggested defending the author is your 'contribution' to his project, which biases your perspective.