[quote:a0b71af331="Kraygien"]Yeah, in a lot of ways I miss the days when the Internet was a luxury, not a necessity.  I wonder if people out there don't understand the fact that their secrects are very closely watched so they're all willy nilly about the software they buy and Internet sites they visit and provide information to.  Or, maybe more are like me - they understand what info they're giving away and how it can be used, but just don't want to think of the ramifications.  It's such big business that it's everywhere and I want MS Office, WinXP, WoW, Google Toolbar - I comply or I do without.  Oh and hust because you're not paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you![/quote:a0b71af331]

For most of those there is an open source alternative, that doesn't spy on you.

[quote:a0b71af331="Kraygien"]I'm looking forward to Diablo 3 and Starcraft 2, and part of that is because they're not MMOs.  As far as I know, unless I choose to use their online service, I never have to see another kiddie ganking player or asshat holier than thou heroic running ignorant puffed up smidgeon of blowfish snot while in the game if I so choose yet I can still progress.  :)

Be careful.  The white boxcars DO exist![/quote:a0b71af331]

Yeah, I totally get you. After not being on so much I've totally grown unaccustomed to all that; it's such a surprise when I do log in that these stereotypes still exist.