it really is, because it means the rant will go on i guess it's also from your perspective, because it will be (and is already) a reason for users to change to other clients - at least when they become reliable and user friendly as bearshare is now.

btw i would be interested in getting to know your intention behind your (good) work. do you make money with the add stuff? is that your plan for the future also? i mean, since the installer allows to opt-out (good!), i think no one will install them anymore, will they? or do you plan to sell future versions without having downloadable free versions? or if it's not really about money, so why don't you make it open source? this would allow investigation for any suspicious guys and development also for other platforms etc. and you would still be the hero that created it (and manages the developement)?!? no one can take this title off you just a thought ...