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Support with getting rid of them.<br /> For the fact it may cause viruses for computers, the bone market may go down a lot, so Rob may not be able to run the site.<br /> <br /> I didn't like them on Foo, I don't like them here. :|
It's relatively new, yes.
I'm just wondering (because I've only been here since early October or so), but is the Rewards program a new thing? The idea of it is good, it's just a shame that it poses a potential problem for compromising a user's computer. :-/
I support getting rid of the free offers. I avoid them like the plague. I'd sooner buy my bones than risk virusing up my computer. I've had to clean out all sorts of nasty viruses out before. Not fun at all. <br /> <br /> But yeah, I'm with Geist and the others here. These offers have got to go, otherwise, there could be dire consequences for some poor soul having their computer trashed by viruses or having their identity stolen.
For reference, these are a couple I found that want SSNs:<br /> <br /> --Green dot-Special reloadable prepaid credit card! ("rewards" 3 bones)<br /> --AccountNow [Bonus! Also asks for your Tax ID] ("rewards" 3 bones)<br /> --FlexCard [they ask for it because "the government requires it"] ("rewards" 11 bones)<br /> <br /> I didn't check all of them (too tired >.<), but I wanted to post the three that I know of.
<i>"Clay, if they can't get rid of viruses then simply don't use it."</i><br /> Not everybody knows it gives out viruses. <br /> Again, think of the more naive, younger players.<br /> <br /> EDIT: A lot of people don't know about the malware that sticks deep in your computer and requires special measures to get out. Sometimes even going back to a restore point.
My vote is to get this thing OFF of Alacrity. We've already had people having virus issues, and apparently some of these services are asking for SSN numbers? Not okay. Not to mention, even -getting- the bones doesn't even work for a lot of people.<br /> <br /> Rewards is more of a hassle and a threat than it's worth.
It's going to be barrels of fun when someone gets a virus that trashes their registry.<br /> <br /> Those are.. yeah. No, that's not fun or easy to get rid of and I could definitely see it happening. And even more alarming than that is finding out that some ask for your SSN. Holy crap, no.
Just because you can get rid of low-key viruses doesn't mean you're entirely safe. What happens when you run across a virus that wipes your system or gets in and latches on without you noticing? It could wreak all sorts of havoc on your system before you realize it's there. <br /> <br /> I've done many of the free, no download, not-too-personal-information offers and gotten a grand total of 1 bone.
I think it should be removed. <br /> People who are unaware of the risks could use it and then be unpleasantly surprised. <br /> <br /> It's just an ugly risk and I don't think it's worth any amount of bones. <br /> And sometimes it doesn't even give bones!<br /> <br /> So yes, I agree it should be totally removed until there is a safer option.