Yes, I think that the FTC should study the use of spyware and I think that there should be a mandatory click through license agreement that still allows one to install the software but yet lets the consumer say no to spyware.
Furthermore, I think that if a company, like for example, Iwon keeps installing spyware or adware on one’s computers a consumer should have the right to get some sort of injunction blocking these companies from doing so. Furthermore, yes, you say go to windows updates and install security patches, but, yet, doing so, corrupts other files on your computer. So, yes, the FTC should ennact legislation that would require a click through license agreement meaning that a consumer only has to aggree to not violating copyright laws or the terms associated with illegal copyright practices, however, these companies must also in their license agreements must put a clause and a radio button marked yes/no to the question of whether the consumer wants to install other bundled software and they also must detail what that other software is.
I think that they do need to move on it quickly because some of the spyware and even trying to remnove it is damaging people’s computers thus mnakinbg other programs not work well.
I think that the consumers should stand up to the FTC and say that we want something done about the spyware problem and maybe, to get a move on on the issue, let them know that they will be held responsible for any damages caused by private company’s spyware to the personal or company computer. And yes, if these companies have hackers hacking into people’s computers, these companies must also be required to turn them over to law enforcement officials.
Yes, companies should be allowed to advertise their products, but consumers should also be allowed the option of opting out. Spyware can lead to technovandalism. Companies who engage in these practices who cause damage to someone’s computers should be held liable for damage caused under the neglegience theory of law.
