Man oh man... The spyware ignorance is something I run into VERY often. People should really be more aware of whats going on and taking control, rather than going "ooh, this computer is REALLY smart, so I'll just let it sort things out!".
Here's one:
- Are you interested in knowing if that food you're putting in your mouth is past the expiration date, or that the medicine you are taking might make you sick?
Since the answer is most likely "YES", why not treat your PC with the same respect you treat your body with? Sure, Bonzi Buddy may be cute, and Gator helps you remember those passwords you always forget, but find out what they are really about first, and find alternatives, just like you would witih food and medicine.
Your body is your temple, and your computer is your pantheon. Keep the gods happy and your files organized, and they will let you get on with your work instead of sending a BSOD when you need your PC most.
- Do you close the blinds when you are changing in front of the window? Or close the bathroom door when you do your business? Do you lock the front door when you leave?
If you answered yes, then how about making security and privacy a priority on your PC as well. Using a computer without a firewall is like having a public walkway right through your living room, all the while peeing naked with the door open. I pity da foo' who thinks he's invisible online.
- Nobody wants to be ignorant about their health. A doctor is always there to let you know when you've got a raging case of syphilis. But nobody will tell you if you don't ask, so yearly checkups are always smart.
If you are not one to ignore your health, don't ignore that of your PC. Have a virus scanner running in the background, and set it to automatically update its virus reference files.
I wonder if this would actually work in convincing people to not be idiots about their computer use ...
