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lbgspam
10-17-2006, 06:10 PM
Kotaku reports on a Shacknews Post. Battlefield 2142, the new Electronic Arts game, is expected to include mandatory spyware
in the retail package (http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/centipedes/battlefield-2142-with-a-dash-of-spyware-207955.php). The software will apparently monitor web browser
and other computer usage; this information will be used to deliver
targeted in-game advertisements. Other popular game titles have
included spyware in the past to aid anti-cheating measures. Is spyware
acceptable to the public when it comes with a game, or has EA made a PR
misstep?"

Then again, I didn't like BF2142 so for me it's a moot point, but I thought I would let the folks who plan to buy the game know as service.
vbl
10-17-2006, 06:11 PM
Please find the proof about it monitoring your web browser and computer usage.
Dan
10-17-2006, 06:11 PM
Until I see proof I will not believe a word of this.

Innocent until proven guilty IMO

Dan
EngkAnt0
10-17-2006, 06:14 PM
i belive u man...BOYKOT BF2142!!!!
lbgspam
10-17-2006, 06:14 PM
Until I see proof I will not believe a word of this.

Innocent until proven guilty IMO

Dan

Sounds like a good plan. But, here is some proof, a scan of their paper disclaimer about it. (http://www.ssb5.net/users/17966/disclaimer.jpg)

Just FYI. Not meaning to start a flame war or anything :)
Lazy8s
10-17-2006, 06:15 PM
Until I see proof I will not believe a word of this.

Innocent until proven guilty IMO

Dan

You mean prove it or get them to admit it, because the latter has been done. Read the sticky.
poisonsoul
10-17-2006, 06:15 PM
With a name like lbgspam, I'd say you're a spammer that'll probably get an IP Ban.

So, nice knowing ya! :hi:
vbl
10-17-2006, 06:16 PM
Sounds like a good plan. But, here is some proof, a scan of their paper disclaimer about it. (http://www.ssb5.net/users/17966/disclaimer.jpg)

Just FYI. Not meaning to start a flame war or anything :)

Right, and it says "when using the software". That is, they're only collecting information on you while you play.
lbgspam
10-17-2006, 06:18 PM
Oh, and I think it's kinda lousy that they make this nice new revenue stream, yet don't lower the price or anything for people buying the product.
[MyIS]Steve
10-17-2006, 06:18 PM
closed, there is already a sticky about this