Russians Use Affiliate Model To Spread Spyware, Adware

Discussion in 'Affiliate Programs' started by mushroom, May 25, 2005.

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    From: http://www.linuxsecurity.com/content/view/119197/65/

    This is sick, be aware
     
    mushroom, May 25, 2005 IP
  2. City2

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    This is outrageous. This article is bias to the max. Why are others allowed to pay .25c for spyware active-x and russians cant. www.topconverting.com and all the millions of toolbar sponsors use the same practice. Get you facts straight. Even fastclick sponsors use spyware with all those smilies. This isnt anything new. Wow I hope linux-security gets some packeting... I am sorry but this is just pissing me off I never flip like this.
     
    City2, May 25, 2005 IP
  3. mushroom

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    It troubles me greatly than any one from this forum would be complaining about the price

    The whole idea of any one making money by aiding these evil doers is outrageous :mad:

    I would hope that no one from this forum engages in this kind of activity.
     
    mushroom, May 26, 2005 IP
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    I 2nd what mushroom said! Anyone that promotes any type of ActiveX or other installs or downloads is probably spreading parasites whether they realize it or not. This stuff is usually parasitic and will eat your other affiliate income by overwriting your links and stealing your commissions PLUS drives more consumers to buy anti-spyware software - most of which deletes affiliate cookies which hurts all of you in the long run!

    All this stuff is BAD NEWS for our industry. Don't be tempted to do it!

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    5starAffiliates, May 26, 2005 IP