>
> > I don't wear a tin foil hat, and yes, I do back up my system onto DVDs just
> fine
> > and YES, I just found out that one of the games I installed in the past has
> > *GASP!!* Starforce protection. Quick! Call the FBI! The Pinko Commie Ruskies
> are
> > trying to control our minds with Starforce!
> >
>
> You missing the point entirely. If i install a game I want the game to be
> installed and thats it. I don't want no hidden drivers allowing backdoors into
> my systems security features, installing hidden registry entries causing
> possible conficts with my hardware and operating system. I especially don't want
> them installed without been told about it. I have boycotted several starfarce
> games now that i would of otherwise bought, because of this. Its more due to the
> underhand tactics used to install the software. If a plumber came around to
> install a boiler in your bathroom and added a secret camera in the corner of the
> room wouldn't you be annoyed. Its exactly the same principal.
>
> As usual the only thing copy protection hurts is the legitimate users. Hackers
> and pirates just work their way around the protection.
>
I don't know man, I agree with both of you, but it's frustrating too.

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