deceptive

About this tag
The deceptive tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about misleading software behavior and questionable site practices. One thread references Microsoft support documentation on unexplained Windows behavior potentially caused by deceptive software. Another thread criticizes a forum's policy of automatically inserting affiliate ad links into members' posts without their knowledge or permission, labeling the practice as deceptive and insulting. These examples highlight user concerns about transparency and trust in both software and online platforms.
  1. Unexplained Windows or software behavior may be caused by deceptive software

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  2. Site Introduced Ads in Members Posts - NOT COOL!

    I am very unhappy with the site's policies to introduce ads into members posts without their knowledge or permission. I think it is very deceptive, disappointing and uncalled for. I am referring to ads that appear when users submit posts they typed using key words like, r e g i s t r y, c r a...