One software that I really appreciate, Freemake Video Converter, perpetrates this "scam." Personally, I prefer unchecking a box once to seeing ads on every use.

One software that I really appreciate, Freemake Video Converter, perpetrates this "scam." Personally, I prefer unchecking a box once to seeing ads on every use. But I agree it's a pretty shady tactic. I'm sure the problem will go away as tech literacy increases. Until then, so few people will be both aware and bothered by it that there will be no sudden change... just like issues in the non-tech world!