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Story: BT finishes trial, expects to use Phorm

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Because after all... Phorm is 121Media

>If they were being honest about their intentions, they would
>offer a browser add-on that did all this for you, rather than
>install black boxes at the ISPs and scarf heaven knows what
>off the data streams. Actually that has already been tried
>quite a few times over the years in various different guises
>and guess what, people didn't buy in. They didn't like the idea
>quite frankly. So phorm are trying it again, only this time it is
>being installed invisibly at the ISP so they don't get a real choice.

Indeed, because as anyone who really has looked at the detail behind this issue would know, Phorm was 121Media and any good search engine will take you to what they were up to before they changed their name...

In fact, you don't need to use a search engine, just visit F-Secure's website or Symantec. Look up "PeopleOnPage" or "ContextPlus". Adware from the Phorm loins which the good and trusted antivirus companies wrote routines to remove. Good job they did too, because as any average home PC user if you managed to get them installed on your computer you could not remove them (search for Rootkit on any good search engine)

A read of the Phorm detail on Wikipedia might be what you need UKGUY. I believe Phorm learned from their mistake when their PR agency removed factual content which was a bit too truthful for them. It is a good summary of the type of people we are dealing with.

One thing for sure: Phorm's system Webwise has NO PLACE in our democracy. And it must be stopped. And BT and Phorm should face trial in a UK court for their activities in 2006 and 2007. Anyone who agrees should write to their MP and the Crown Prosecution Service (the CPS are deciding if there should be a prosecution and are not sure if there is enough public interest)

I am not a tin foil hat wearer and have not protested against Phorm or BT. But I am one of 19500+ people who have signed the Downing Street Petition against Phorm.

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