The Software Awards Scam


	The Software Awards Scam

Bluephoenix4

8-17-2007 5:16 PM

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software, internet, programs, awards, scam

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8-18-2007 6:07 AM

laughingheart

That is disturbing.

8-30-2007 1:28 PM

mona

8-|

8-30-2007 1:30 PM

bignosemousie

Figures.

9-6-2007 12:05 PM

pokkets

Maybe computers vote, and they have developed a sense of humor. Maybe someone should come up with an award verification system. Like with wine, no award can improve the taste, only what people think about it before they try it.

9-26-2007 4:27 PM

hozeyzachary

very disturbing.

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