I can't speak for everyone, but I absolutely hate the web sites that require Flash to use their sites, and avoid them where possible. Since the only other use of Flash seems to be in ads, I block the use of Flash altogether using the Firefox plugin to turn the ad (or whatever) into a "click to play" button.
Given this, I question the business sense in putting so many legal roadblocks in the way of using this product. It can't help market penetration, can it?
I don't care how "seldom" Macromedia will insist that it audit my computer, if it's stated in the license, then I will not accept that license, or the product. Given my opinion of the product, though, I don't think there's much chance in my installing it in the first place.
The Flash player is not for the benefit of the consumer. It exists solely for the benefit of commercial interests who want total control over the browser experience. To act like we should be thankful for this is an outrage.
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Posted by: Prototerm on June 05, 2004 10:04 AMGiven this, I question the business sense in putting so many legal roadblocks in the way of using this product. It can't help market penetration, can it?
I don't care how "seldom" Macromedia will insist that it audit my computer, if it's stated in the license, then I will not accept that license, or the product. Given my opinion of the product, though, I don't think there's much chance in my installing it in the first place.
The Flash player is not for the benefit of the consumer. It exists solely for the benefit of commercial interests who want total control over the browser experience. To act like we should be thankful for this is an outrage.
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