MacBros' Place

Have you ever seen them annoying ads on web sites that taunt you to click them and then only be brought to a page that tries to install some sort of Spyware and Adware application to your browser and all your Messaging applications? If you say no, then it’s time to come out from under that rock you have been hiding under, because they’re all over the place.

I have never fallen for them free application offers ever since the first and last time that I tried one out. What I found was it ended up slowing my PC and it was tracking my surfing. I found out when my Adware and Spyware detection software told me about them.

Did you know that there’s a IM application called SweetIM that is actually free from all the adware and spyware? I have installed it and tested it and I have to say, ” These things are hilarious!” Plus there’s no registration either!

I got to thinking about how a service like this makes any money if there is no trace of Spyware or Adware hidden inside it. They state that on their front page which in itself is really funny. So I did some snooping through their FAQ page and found the following entry.

How do you make money?
To support the development of SweetIM and to be able to retire to the Caribbeans, besides free content, we will offer users premium content that they can buy if they choose too. Premium content could be additional packs of winks, emoticons and audibles, premium Ringtones for mobile phones, and commission should users decide to purchase full versions of games online through SweetIM. We also get commissions from our advertising partners when users conduct a search through our toolbar and click on any of the ads. We will never place any spyware and never generate money from selling user’s personal information.

So now I see. That makes complete sense. So if you want more, you can buy more.

If you like these sorta things with your IM applications like MSN Messenger or Yahoo Messenger, then you must get this one because you won’t have to worry about them snooping into your internet habits.

Seriously folks, these things are awesome! They have Emoticons, Winks, Sound Effects, audibles, pictures, and special content that will smash your IM window for example.

There’s one caveat though, the user on the other end needs to have it installed also, otherwise they will just get a link prompting them to get it. So if they don’t have it, you might want to inform them what it is that you are trying to do.

Some really fun stuff here.

I like it, I bet you will to!