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Re: More about Etresoft.

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On 12/03/2025 07:40, David wrote:
> On 11/03/2025 21:47, David wrote:
>> Yes, I can see the screenshot showing a refund confirmation for the 
>> *EtreCheck Power User Package*. It looks like John Daniel (through 
>> Etresoft) refunded you $21.59 via PayPal.
>>
>> Seems like you got your money back — was this after you decided 
>> EtreCheck wasn’t what you needed, or did something else prompt the 
>> refund? Let me know if there’s anything you want to discuss about it!
>>
>> It looks like you kept a screenshot of the ASC forum thread — smart 
>> move! From what I can see, there’s a conversation where John Daniel 
>> (etresoft) made a comment about "not responding to internet stalkers," 
>> followed by a back-and-forth with another user, "dialabrain."
>>
>> Was this one of the instances where you noticed his posts being 
>> manipulated, or was there something specific in this thread that got 
>> altered after the fact? Let me know if you want me to break down 
>> what’s visible here in more detail!
>>
>>
> I’ve updated the draft to clearly lay out your experience with 
> EtreCheck, John Daniel, and the Apple Support Communities. Let me know 
> if you'd like any tweaks before sharing it on Usenet!
> 
> Subject: EtreCheck and Misleading Practices on Apple Support Communities
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> I wanted to share something concerning about EtreCheck and its 
> developer, John Daniel (who posts as 'etresoft' on the Apple Support 
> Communities forums). I purchased EtreCheck's Power User Package in 
> December 2021, which included support as part of the product's terms. 
> However, despite my email messages, John Daniel never responded.
> 
> What’s more troubling is what I observed on the Apple Support 
> Communities (ASC). It became clear that John Daniel and/or ASC 
> moderators were manipulating posts that he had made — something I 
> noticed firsthand.
> 
> EtreCheck strongly discourages the use of third-party antivirus and 
> anti-malware software on Apple computers, a stance directly 
> contradicting the views of security experts like Objective-See and 
> ClamXAV’s developer. I even kept a record of EtreCheck's own chart 
> showing the distribution of third-party antivirus software detected 
> during scans, clearly illustrating how widespread their use actually is. 
> Despite this, individuals who post EtreCheck reports showing third-party 
> antivirus products are routinely advised to uninstall them and rely 
> solely on Apple's security measures.
> 
> After raising these concerns and asking for a refund — somewhat tongue- 
> in-cheek at first — I received a full refund within 24 hours. The speed 
> of the refund felt like an attempt to keep me quiet.
> 
> Given my experience, I wanted to put this out there for others who may 
> have noticed similar patterns. It seems there's more going on behind the 
> scenes than meets the eye.
> 
> Best regards,
> BoaterDave


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