Comment Re:The idea was a good one, the execution poor (Score 4, Interesting) 201
If you give me your phone for 30 seconds, I can download software on it to let me track your location anytime I want to. Other people can download software to turn on the microphone and listen in without having the phone ring.
The only real difference between your cellphone and a spying device used to track you, listen to every word you say, is the software on it.
Just because all they CLAIMED to download was a 'free song' doesn't mean it really was a free song.
Doing the download indicates:
1. The ability to treat pwn your electronics at their convenience.
2. Weak morals, ethics and lack of respect for us such that they see nothing wrong with pwning our devices.
This is a matter of trust - and they proved they are not trustworthy.