For some reason, we still have not dropped off, nor are we able to be removed from their "blacklist" of possible spammers. Ever since we have occasionally receive complaints from customers who actually use this appalling security software. (that supposedly blankets their computer in a cloud of protection), anxious to know if their email is going to be sent off and integrated into spammer-r-us heaven.
My thought on this is:
1. This user is beyond retarded for even using an anti-virus/internet security program. (im not really that opinionated about it really
2. Popular anti-virus programs that cost money are proven to be ineffective in many ways. And free ones don't work either.
Microsoft OneCare fails to detect virus
Anti-Virus Products Still Fail on Fresh Viruses
I quote: "...the truth is the criminals are innovating faster than the Anti-Virus vendors can keep up with."
You're best bet for avoiding viruses is to stop downloading porn, downloading via bittorent, and using the following url if you suspect a file being a virus:
http://www.virustotal.com/
This site scans the file with a total of 40+ popular anti-virus programs.
What's more, I've downloaded a file knowing full well it had a virus attached. I had it scanned by http://www.virustotal.com and what came back amazed me. Almost all of the popular anti-virus programs failed to detect it. Sound familiar anyone??? Last time you got a virus, did your anti-virus program do anything to stop it??? I've never had a single one ever stop a virus, ever. Not once. Basically I approach anti-virus with a don't ask, don't tell approach now. ....and reinstall windows twice a year. This combined with all the lost productivity due to $@*(^#*@^ Norton's anal approach to security, I've just made the leap into preaching a against anti-virus programs. How many billions of dollars have these companies made on their bull-!@#$ promises to "blanket your computer in a cloud of protection." Anyone with programming knowledge knows that is impossible.
In short after having been blacklisted by one users opinion who thinks they "might" have been spammed, we have a tarnished reputation.
If I had the time, the money, and a fatter wallet, I'd consider litigation.
What is your opinion?