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  • #16
    junkware

    why? Because most of the people can't imagine what it costs
    to run such a project - they just don't even think we work
    hard. I learned all this the hard way. Although 99% of our
    users are really nice persons and in general not so easy get
    in rage, there are always persons who freak out, regardless
    what you do. This is the price for being "popular".

    Some guys even know better how to make this and that, they
    send us their suggestions or post here and have absolutley no
    idea what happened behind the scenery. The last poster above
    you, a203xi, don't even read my last post carefully. With
    popularity, there comes always this problems, I guess it can't
    be avoided. People complain here although they don't have to
    pay a single cent for it. For what we post. For HOW we post.
    For not deliver it asap. For slow website. For new design. For
    the hunger in the world and their personal problems (yes, I
    know this is a fact, I already discussed with such people)

    They told us we are idiots, greedy and
    we are the slowest developers they ever see. The list is end-
    less. I think the honor people now understand why we need
    from time to time some nice words. If you are not able to
    chose "not install DaemonTools Searchbar" - then better don't
    install DaemonTools at all. It might be a too complex application for you
    Call this what it is. People have no loyalty to daemon tools anymore then people had any loyalty to the the first wordperfect versions or Lotus 1-2-3. The main problem I have with your program is you say the spyware is optional just a question for you lotus borg how many program developers have optional components preselected it is in fact part of you main program. Hiding behind the End User License Agreement for deceptive installation techniques should be above the OS community and it is you have sold out. The fact you have put your name in the front of the junkware instead of the real SaveNow/Search or When U search is further evidence of deceptive installation techniques intended to dupe the user into thinking it is part of the daemon tools program.

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    • #17
      I guess I can save my time to answer that, all that I can say
      was already said. If you can't read our releasenotes before
      you install, you are not in the condition to come here and
      complain. Apart from that: Yes, of course we want that many
      people install it. The whole discussion here is pointless.
      I say: take a look to this forum - do you have the feeling that
      we have a "loyalty problem"? Not from my statistics here. But
      loyalty is nothing you can eat, think about it. You have always
      the option to not install DaemonTools in general - deinstall it
      and you have 100% no problem, at least not with us. One
      comment: If you think we are that "hiders" and try to fool you:
      why is that thread here? Why is your post here? Remember
      that several links are from mainpage to this forum! We have
      nothing to hide. The Searchbar from us is indeed not same as
      usual standard-bar and we add even new functional benefit
      to it in the next versions. Apart from that: yes, by default it
      is opt-in. But we tell you about BEFORE. We also thought
      about the other way around, but in that case people come
      here and complain: Why should I activate it if even you set
      it by default to off.
      BTW: My name is Locutus, not Lotus

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      • #18
        Originally Posted by LocutusofBorg
        We also thought
        about the other way around, but in that case people come
        here and complain: Why should I activate it if even you set
        it by default to off.
        BTW: My name is Locutus, not Lotus
        Hey, Lotus-flower ;-)

        Thats the idea.. Lets ALL options unchecked. So the users have to check itselfs.. then if some people comes to complain - there is one more definitily clear, they cant read, they cant understand.
        And then it's not your problem again. Try it out, i will see, what happen.
        Or it's not a good idea?
        Huch, sagte ich neulich, als ich mich erschreckt habe.

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        • #19
          I think some Google Ads would make a nice additon to the site. Some cents here and there wouldn't hurt, would it?
          So, mother goose has been messin' around in your egg salad, huh kid?

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          • #20
            Originally Posted by kukubau
            I think some Google Ads would make a nice additon to the site.
            Still here. Try to logout, then look into some Threads. You will find Ads. So only for NON-Users or Users who are'nt logged in..
            Huch, sagte ich neulich, als ich mich erschreckt habe.

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            • #21
              I can understand the needs for revenues and the
              need to get some cash out of hard labor is undisputable.

              DT Team has tried to walk the way of light with their
              product thats for sure. But one point is really a point...

              The installer should be redesigned what my preposter
              has said. Actual user consent needed to install additional
              adware portion of the software and not vice versa like
              it is right now (having to uncheck a checkbox which can
              easily be overlooked or does not appear at all due to
              a weird bug). No problem for me if the installer has a
              big pledge of the maker in it that explains that they
              really are grateful if you activate it and that you will
              support their work by doing it etc etc. That would be
              the path of light and the absolutely correct way of
              handling things. And then u will really get a actual
              feedback about how many people really dont care or
              at least oblige to have any sort of third party software
              on their computer and it wont be up to guessing and
              stating opinions about how many percent of your users
              dont have a problem (how many percent of the users
              even know this website btw, theres a load of people
              that never bothers to visit a forum, they will simply run
              adaware and remove that crap if they missed the option
              to not install it). And maybe they will have a bad feeling
              left over after it comes to their mind that their beloved
              DT has installed that (even if they were to hasty to
              read the installer infos and yes its their own "fault" it
              will not give good feelings afterwards and they most
              certainly will never ever register the software).

              Conclusion. You are deserving benefits but also you
              are to think about the path of light Mr. Lotus-Blüte
              and that means uncheck the box per default and make
              a HUGE prominent installer notice about your financial
              needs and we will see how many people are willing to
              sacrifice minimal cpu cycles and bandwith and other
              potential things to support your efforts and will check
              the box then. Also add a timer to the installer notice
              window so people cant just powerclick thru all of it.


              This will hugely improve your reputation amongst those
              who dont like the whole adware story optional or not
              optional is most secondary in this issue. Its about the
              old-skool code of conduct in the scene where a lot
              of people including you guys emerged from
              Last edited by Sabrehawk; 30.11.2005, 14:17.
              Guys vote for the threads you read to give
              the rating system a place to live ^^

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              • #22
                Hi, on the site, where any user can download the FREE version of DT4 is a BIG announced text and this is free for ANYBODY to read ;-)

                i dont miss a big Textfield or somrthing like this, where the adware is explained. Because i can read, understand and last,but not least - i'm a customer even like you ;-)

                So i don't care a pap for it, if the checkboxes are filled or not.
                Point, thats my last post in this Threat :-)
                Huch, sagte ich neulich, als ich mich erschreckt habe.

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                • #23
                  I don't see why the installer should be "redesigned". Even if you "forgot" to disable the installation, it is still possible to cancel the WhenU EULA to prevent installation. And even if you "accidentally" accepted the WhenU EULA you can remove WhenU stuff quite easily via control panel -> software. And even if this fails due to whatever reason there are enough programs available to get rid of it.
                  And btw it is always a good idea to read what you're about to install before clicking "ok".
                  Moreover there is another quite easy option to avoid adware: Register Daemon Tools some advantages:
                  - No adware,
                  - Pro version available for free when released,
                  - priority support
                  Ain't it cool?
                  Everybody be cool! You, be cool!
                  They'll keep fighting! And they'll win!

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                  • #24
                    I was just about to post what Copytrooper posted, but he said almost everything I was going to.

                    @Sabrehawk
                    The reason your installer doesn't have a checkbox for the adware is because you are a customer. The customer version (well, x86 version anyway) did not contain the search bar.

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                    • #25
                      Whining Freeloaders

                      'nuff said.

                      For just a few $$ you too support DT and can be surprised to find that there are ads anywhere. Heck, I have 10(14? I forget) licenses!

                      If you guys would quit whining and get a job at McDonalds you would have already have made enough money to pay for a copy.
                      There's no point in questioning authority if you aren't going to listen to the answers.

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                      • #26
                        Let's not forget that DTools 3 wasn't freeware either. I always read the licenses/agreements/whatever texts of the tools I install. It was explicitly stated that DTools 3 is not freeware. The developers merely granted permission to individuals to use it for free, that's all.

                        Everyone complaining about how "DTools sold out" is just brain damaged, IMNSHO.
                        To contact me privately, pray. I might answer.

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                        • #27
                          Stop Moaning!!!

                          I've just read through these posts and noticed that most people who complain about the adware have just registered their account to moan. The defenders on the other hand all have many posts. So I decided to make a change by NOT moaning on my first post.

                          Instead I'd like to thank everyone involved in DT - thanks for all your hard work and effort. Also, thanks for still keeping the software free and giving users the option to support you two ways (licence or whenu) IF THEY CHOOSE TO SUPPORT.

                          To all you guys complaining, just take a moment and think about what you have ever contributed. I may be wrong, but all I can see is a load of good-for-nothings who want something for free. They want to download DT and use it to their hearts contents without ever giving a thought to the effort involved.

                          WHY DO YOU GUYS COMPLAIN ABOUT SOFTWARE WHICH YOU ARE PAYING NOTHING FOR????

                          So stop whining and moaning and do something useful with your time. Appreciate what you have available, appreciate the effort that goes into what you take for granted and for crying out loud STOP SAYING DT SOLD OUT!!!

                          Finally, I'd like to add that I am not a regular on this website. I have never been to the DT forums before today and have rarely ever visited the site before. I still managed to read all the info about the WhenU software and credit to the DT guys for making things clear. You don't need to be a rocket scientist to realise you are given a choice about WhenU - so appreciate this...if you can't then just don't use DT at all. I'm sure there are more than enough genuine and thankful users of the software already.

                          THANKS AGAIN TO THE DT TEAM
                          Last edited by bras0782; 02.12.2005, 20:43.

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                          • #28
                            @ bras0782


                            Thanks a lot! Our team appreciates such kind of support and warm words!

                            We will continue our efforts in order to make DT software better.

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                            • #29
                              about post regarding my ideas and their incorrect assumptions

                              I have installed various times the NON Customer build of
                              DT4.0 and i have posted numerous times with screenshot
                              too that i didnt have a searchbar uninstaller in my control
                              panel, but idid have WHEN-U in my system after the install.
                              I also didnt get a extra EULA When-U acceptance window
                              for the NON customer installer. Weird huh ? I have repeated
                              this steps various times on old and new Windows
                              installations. I still think that this is surely not the way it
                              was designed to be and must be some sort of bug. Dont ask
                              me why it happened repeatedly on my rig.

                              And since people often seem to be too stressed to read thru
                              more than 10 lines of text and processs information i again
                              repeat.

                              I think it would be better and moraly more integer to make
                              the installer OPT IN instead of OPT OUT for the When-U
                              part. Lots o people power click thru installers and lots of
                              people get their DT from the site without reading stuff
                              or they get their DT from other download areas. And since
                              never before DT has incorpated such things as adware
                              (optionally or not doesnt matter) noone exspects it to
                              have it now and jolly roger click away at installation.

                              The more i read here the more i get the impressions that
                              some people here put a wager on this facts and do approve
                              that people install 3rd party Software by accident and
                              gladly welcome those revenues.

                              Btw i have read thru the EULA on a other post and the
                              EULA is horrible it has paradox statements.

                              I dont trust When-U as far as i could piss across a park.

                              The things they state about privacy are just about the
                              same as any spammer or other adware maker does.
                              After all its what THEY say and heck what u exspect them
                              to say. Anti-Adware Tool makers seem to have a different
                              opinion and have not changed it even though When-U
                              i quote "Is aggressevly reaching out to Anti Adware makers..."


                              My 2cents. nuff said, do as you please since the whole
                              thing is just a tiny nuisance and no biggy i will stop
                              preaching the truth for those who dont want to hear it.
                              Guys vote for the threads you read to give
                              the rating system a place to live ^^

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                              • #30
                                You do have a point, many people do just click away through installers without reading. But maybe this should be a lesson to them to stop and read what they are installing...

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