Our Position

We are speaking out against spyware and similar products because we believe that most users do not benefit by having them installed. This is consistent with the basic tenets that drive both our business philosophy and the advice that we give to our clients.

Spyware should be removed from everyone's PC.

We believe every PC to run reliably and optimally. Our own experiences with spyware applications show that they can reduce system reliability. Their background activity and resource usage can impair system performance. The ads they pop up can be extreamly distracting.

Users have the right to control their own PCs.

Software must clearly and openly disclose its actions. Any product or service that takes control of a PC away from the user without their explicit knowledge and permission is contrary to the user's best interest. Users should be able to install spyware if they are aware the product is installing and are clearly informed of its license terms. Whether someone runs spyware or other browser add-ins is not a decision that should be dictated by other web sites.