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I rarely post in to a thread where I agree with everyone. Usually I just lurk.

For what it's worth, I do think this is a hideous software practice.

I like the functionality, but would insist on more user information be put up front. This is going to be a great problem as time goes on, with software being able to change subtle things under the covers that 90% of the computer users don't even know exist.

I agree. Software, especially MS software, seems to do things without asking or being told to. My biggest pet peeve is when I try to open the My Computer so I can move to my Development directory and Windows wants to try every FReeping device to ensure that it is available when it presents the list of devices. This means that the CD has to spin up, the network has to respond, and the Zip drive is tested for a disc, etc. All I wanted to do was open up My 'C' drive! Yes, I also have a shortcut to 'c', but I don't always use it. I guess developers don't want to write excellent code, but, instead, just think of newer "cool" features to add without thinking if they provide any benefit.