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1. Lockett
   Member

   goodgotd had an idea a while back for a thread like this, but it never took off. However, I was reading the comments and one really jumped out at me:

   "it bothers me when i see people who only come on here to post links to freeware alternatives or programs they prefer over the GOTD . This does not encourage developers to put there programs up here for free. thanks by the way, nice program."

   Now, if that isn't a worthy candidate, I don't know what is. After reading it, I felt compelled to write this.

   Any others of note?

   Posted 4 months ago #

2. Whiterabbit-uk
   Member

   lol; it took me a few seconds to link the last sentence to the rest of the comment, lol, where was that from?

   WR

   Posted 4 months ago #

3. BuBBy
   Administrator

   That particular user comment I was thinking the exact same thing around 2 hours ago.

   Trying to promote a substandard product by hiding the fact that alternatives exist is a disservice to the user and may deny the fact that the promoted software fails to clear the bar raised by the freeware alternatives.

   To promote or review a product where it's weaknesses or failings are not permitted to be discussed, does both the developer and user a disservice. To permit only positive or nice points does not allow a balanced assessment, and in some cases would leave users with nothing to say. :|

   To not permit comparison with other products does not allow the user to determine if the offered product might be the best solution for their problem. The fact that the products suggested for comparison are licensed as Freeware and Open Source - so that the comment pages do not become flooded by competing developers and affiliates as a "Shareware Yellow Pages" (aka spam).

   A typical comment posted on those front pages - the best thing about this site is the freeware suggestions, closely followed by BuBBy's hairy midriff. (There were only two options on that particular survey). ;)

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4. delenn13
   Member

   You forgot RM's belly button and the Nekkid Cheerleaders. :)

   ****Waits**** for this post to get deleted. :)

   Posted 4 months ago #

5. graylox
   Member

   where are the pictures ?

   Posted 4 months ago #

6. funkymom
   Member

   i'm officially offended. ;)

   Posted 4 months ago #

7. goodgotd
   Member

   I'm agreeable, but that commenter that referred to 'the BuBBy character' back aways I considered submitting.

   I'd bet BuBBy's hairy midriff has seen the sun more than mine, so there!

   (woulda been 3 choices had you waited)

   Posted 4 months ago #

8. BuBBy
   Administrator

   There is a new one - this user was upset (I think) because I said "believing in Memory Optimizers" was like "believing in Fairies". He felt that I was ridiculing people with talk of ‘faeries’ or some such thing is inappropriate, and incorrect.

   And from now on, most of the credibility of BUBBY, has now been lost.

   And he has a Ph.D. (He made sure to tell us - maybe it helps his credibility)

   Comment #71 - Clean Mem XP

   (also I think there was something about my comment... If it could be done, Microsoft would do it... the first document I link to - read the last line... I knew I'd heard it from someone who had credibility).

   Do people think I just make this stuff up?

   (BTW - Finally worked out how to get the full article - "The Memory Optimizer Hoax" - thankfully it didn't require subscribing to the magazine just to read that one page).

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9. graylox
   Member

   Scotty
   Please beam BuBBy up..

   comment # 33

   Posted 4 months ago #

10. goodgotd
    Member

    yup, easy to miss the intelligent life these days

    Posted 4 months ago #

11. BuBBy
    Administrator

    "Honestly, really stupid from Smart Data/FLash Recovery Company becuz if u need one, then u have all-inclusive, but not 2 types of recovery software. I prefer: runtime software! Very good!"

    http://runtime.org does have great recovery software - the 2 main types are "GetDataBack for NTFS" and "GetDataBack for FAT"

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12. sukibabe
    Member

    LMAO!

    The only thing left is to give out T-Shirts!!!!!

    Suki

    Posted 4 months ago #

13. Lockett
    Member

    "See someone thought my comment was negative or not helpful, how can it be if I reported actually trying it and it works!…This site has some very bad people with hidden agendas."

    That is the stupidest comment today.

    Posted 4 months ago #

14. funkymom
    Member

    "From BuBBy: (in the voice of James Earl Jones) “Doctor Dick - you have missed the point” ;)"

    rofl!!

    Posted 4 months ago #

15. JoanRC
    Member

    "Yay! I'm the first and its only been up 10 sec. I'll pass on it tho cuz theirs lots that does this better and its free :)"

    That was posted a few months ago.

    Posted 4 months ago #

16. BuBBy
    Administrator

    I usually delete those ones. Comments posted in the first 3 minutes of a giveaway - often it is obvious there is no intent to comment on the software - just want to comment.

    It's a pity to take away the one thing in life they can succeed at (on a good day).

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17. RunesageMagik
    Member

    So, if I want to paste a tongue-in-cheek comment, I should wait until at least 4 minutes after they release the pigeons? I have reset my stopwatch... let the games begin!

    Posted 4 months ago #

18. BuBBy
    Administrator

    I'm wondering how much previous comments affects future comments. I think it would be interesting if comments weren't made visible for a hour or two, what sort of comments people would be making if they didn't have other comments to guide them. If people who say a program is good or bad - if they really have no idea, but base their opinion on what "the crowd" thinks.

    Ah well... maybe one day.

    I suspect the majority of the comments would be "how do you activate this program?"

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19. copmom
    Member

    @BuBBy.. I base my decision on what you say in your valuable remarks on a giveaway, such as today's utility program and also WhiteRabbits, and I look for Bladed Toth!
    The one thing that always blows me away is when there's about 35 total comments and then it says something like 130 negative/40 positive. Where are they getting those figures from?
    OHHHHHH something else.. Happy Valentines Day to all!

    Posted 4 months ago #

20. Archangel
    Member

    I love the comments section because most of time they are interesting. Not because of the "Useful" info they contain but more on how people view others comments and interact with one another.

    On another note, BuBBy please thank the GOTD team for making this site also viewable and useable for mobile users. I'm not back home yet and still using the BlackBerry. My hats off to all of you.

    Posted 4 months ago #

21. Lockett
    Member

    Im sorry to say but you people b**** too much.
    first off the programs here are FREE. GET IT FREE, all they want is you input good or bad, not a book about it.
    just like or dis like.
    YOU have no reason to DIS this website about anything

    I have two things to say to the poster.

    1. Congratulations, you're on the stupid list!

    2. Have you ever heard of the thumb rating?

    Posted 4 months ago #

22. Lockett
    Member

    No, wait, this is the dumbest comment today:

    “New Utilities” included in largest sofware archive such as softpedia, download.com, freedownloadscenter and many others.

    Do you think that these archives has mistake when add the software to their base and unknown BuBBY from softgiveaway can change hundreds popular editors?

    One of the mods thinks that it's a feeble attempt by the company to save face. I'm inclined to agree.

    It's also funny that they're portraying download sites as reputable sources, days after somebody posted a link to the AwardMeStars scam.

    Usually, when developers comment, they talk about how they will apply the advice in the comments. This one doesn't...

    Posted 4 months ago #

23. Lockett
    Member

    A bit late, but still hilarious. This time, it's intentional.

    Wow. This is a great program! Thanks GAOTD!
    I teach a class on computer diagnostic and repair. I was looking for a quick way to corrupt the os. Looks like this is an easy way.
    Definitely worth $30. I will no longer have to go around NSFW sites to attract viruses and such.
    Thanks GAOTD!

    Pure genius.

    Posted 4 months ago #

24. BuBBy
    Administrator

    (note - I'm including this one - even though I should point out the "stupid" part isn't my bit at the end (just in case you couldn't work it out) :P

    a Message from "Mike"

    As a side note, I’ve yet to come across any decent software that originates in, er, Russia.

    Judging by the experience of BuBBY and several others here, today’s GAOTD from a Russian company is no exception.

    From BuBBy: Mike, that’s not really a fair comment - there is good and bad in everything. Crappy programming isn’t constrained by geographical borders. Not everything from Redmond smells of roses. ;)

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25. goodgotd
    Member

    Don't even need to get out of the forums.
    (misguided? belligerent? cocky? you decide) kook of some sort sighted at http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/2671?replies=1#post-18299

    (google avg? <snicker>)

    Posted 4 months ago #

26. RunesageMagik
    Member

    goodgotd, I keep having to remind myself that these forums are used by a far flung audience where English might not even be the 2nd language. The use of "SLY" as a handle had me raise an eyebrow, but then it might just be his initials.

    I can't comment on his sync software recommendation, but after checking with - http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm and seeing that they differentiate between a once (and future?) rogue touted by the invender.nl domain and the one our poster referred to (by Crawler), his recommendation of SpywareTerminator seems to be legit, both free and a respectable candidate for your antispyware arsenal.

    As for his google avg comment, well, maybe his AVG is leeched onto his google toolbar? You might ought to ask him for clarification.

    Posted 4 months ago #

27. graylox
    Member

    thanks !

    Posted 4 months ago #

28. Lockett
    Member

    uh come on GOTD let us have a RPG game plz not sports games @_@ and anyway this is the best site ever

    Reading that gives me a brainache.

    Posted 4 months ago #

29. funkymom
    Member

    If this software can make your computer faster, all computer company will die

    Posted 4 months ago #

30. Lockett
    Member

    this game is better than AIDS!

    Followed closely by:

    I’m sticking with Atari 2600 bowling.

    Awesome!

    Posted 4 months ago #

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