Re: GoHip Please read

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From: 9bit
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 00:00

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Nick F. wrote:

> The "GoHip freevideo" issue has is almost as completely
> dissimilar to Melissa as anything could be.  It has
> nothing in common with Melissa except that they are
> both computer related.

Oh really....

> The GoHip thing has a lot to do with people not reading
> "read this before clicking the button that signifies
> your unconditional acceptance of these terms and
> conditions" screens when installing software.

I hope the following sounds familiar to you:

"The doc you are opening contains macros or customizations. Some
macros may contain virii that could harm your comp"
Followed by "..... If you are not sure and want to disable macros
click disable macros..."

VERY different from not reading the terms and conds. right ??

Additionaly it replaces your sig so (unless you remove it) every
mail you send will say something like "click here for free plane
tickets..." It does not attach the installer but hey, if you click
on the link you will get to it on the web page. I am sure David S.
would complain that Gohip doesn't go to jail for this.

9bit (male, refer to me as he)

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Date: 2000/02/22
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