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Class Action Filed Against Bonzi Software

An anonymous reader writes: "A nationwide class action lawsuit was filed on November 25, 2002, in the Superior Court of Spokane County against Bonzi Software, Inc. Bonzi is among the world's most prolific issuers of internet advertising banners. Bonzi's website has been ranked as one of the most frequently visited websites in the world. In case you are wondering Bonzi is the company responsible for those irritating popup ads which say things like 'Your computer is broadcasting an internet IP Address...' and 'Your internet connection is not optimized ...'" The attacking lawyers provide some samples of the ads they say are misleading.

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  2. Re:WHAT RELIEF FOR CONSUMERS DOES THE COMPLAINT SE by caluml · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    280,000,000 * $500 + n * $5 (where n is large an undetermined...)

    You should parenthesise to remove abiguity:

    (280,000,000 * $500) + (n * $5) (where n is large an undetermined...)

  3. The Court doesn't have the right to issue such... by Kindaian · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    As it is a form of censorship and a burden to the owners of the copyright music itselfs!

    If the cab driver is the owner of the copyright of the music he is playing... does he has to pay the fee?

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  5. Re:WHAT RELIEF FOR CONSUMERS DOES THE COMPLAINT SE by stud9920 · · Score: 1, Offtopic
    You should parenthesise to remove abiguity:
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  6. OT: Hi, Jack! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I've read somewhere about a mess occurred once, when a pilot hailed a friend of him on another plane sending a "Hi, Jack" on the radio.
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  8. Re:Annoying by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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  9. Re:Good idea by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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