A couple of days ago, I mentioned WhiteSmoke as a possible tool for improving writing, and promised to return with more info on the downloadable demo. Even before I've been able to try out the program, I will tell you never to use this it.
First, at the end of the Flash demo is a misleading link. It says "Download a FREE trial version." I clicked, then was led to a registration screen which prompted for my name and e-mail. So far, so good. Luckily, I entered a fake name, and my yahoo "test" e-mail, as I was immediately asked to purchase the program. Disgusted, I closed the window, and checked my mail. Here's the message I received:
Dear Fake Name,
Thank you for your interest in WhiteSmoke.
Write English like a professional!
With WhiteSmoke's innovative solution you can:
1. Avoid embarrassing mistakes.
2. Improve your writing.
3. Compose professional documents.
4. Write emails like a professional.
* WhiteSmoke works on all applications (email, documents, websites, messenger, etc.)
Our records indicate that you have not completed the purchasing process.
* To start writing as a professional please Click Here
* To order by phone, call toll free # 1-888-879-4104
Yours sincerely,
The WhiteSmoke Team
# If you wish to unsubscribe from this mailing list, please click here.
I clicked on link for unsubscription, and here's what I got:
Dear WhiteSmoke user,
An error occured while trying to unsubscribe you from our mailing list.
Please try the following options to unsubscribe:
1. Refresh this page by pressing on the refresh button of you web browser (usually F5)
2. If this problem persist, please send us an email to support@whitesmoke.com, and set the subject field to 'unsubscribe'.
Yours sincerely,
The WhiteSmoke Team
To quote Greg Vederman of PC Gamer: "If only I could curse... I'd be in Seventh Heaven."
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