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[GJSNeptune]

For anyone who didn't get it, the president of TD e-mailed everyone about the spyware removal program called PestPatrol. He's advertising a free PC spyware scan, and a deal on the software.

What do you guys think about this? Sure it's good to educate the average computer user about spyware, but why is a major PC hardware retailer endorsing something? I know it's business, but I can't imagine newegg or anyone else endorsing a product and giving a "touching story" about it. What's the deal.

 

[coffee33]

Money

 

[GJSNeptune]

Is it ethical?

 

[coffee33]

Is it ethical?

If its bussiness, no. If its money he wants to make, yes.
I find it offensive.

 

[robberbaron]

Is it ethical?

Well, he's not experimenting the effects of Ebola on african children is he?
So, since he's not, I find nothing wrong with it.

 

[GJSNeptune]

Well, he's not experimenting the effects of Ebola on african children is he?
So, since he's not, I find nothing wrong with it.

Don't mistake ethics for business ethics. I'm quite offended as well.

 

[robberbaron]

Don't mistake ethics for business ethics. I'm quite offended as well.

That's like saying newegg's banner saying the 6xx series has devastating performance is unethical and that newegg shouldnt be promoting something they are selling.

 

[Nomikal]

That's like saying newegg's banner saying the 6xx series has devastating performance is unethical and that newegg shouldnt be promoting something they are selling.

Marketing in general is based on deceit. If you look where marketing started it finds its roots in propaganda and the Public relations industry(people like Edward Bernays). Yes, it's unethical according to my own morales, but in business ethics of course it's not. lol.