Netzero.net Needs to Stop Forcing Internet Explorer Upon its Clients

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The terms "you" and "your" refer to Netzero.net.
The term "we" and "our" refers to the undersigned.
The term "client" and "user" refers to the end-users of Netzero.net

We, the undersigned, wish for Netzero.net to immediately stop trying to force its users to use Internet Explorer. The user should be allowed to choose whatever browser they want, and with the recent boom in browser-switching, many users would like to be able to use alternatives to Internet Explorer, such as: Firefox, Mozilla, and Opera.

To clarify our stance...

Netzero.net currently resets its clients' default browser to Internet Explorer, claiming it doesn't support anything BUT Internet Explorer. This is wrong. Many Netzero.net users use Mozilla Firefox for their surfing needs, but anytime the user clicks on a link that is not found in Firefox, but from an outside application, Internet Explorer will open, the browser these users do NOT want to use. Our view is that Netzero should NOT be dictating what its clients use to surf the internet, and it is especially ridiculous that they try to force a browser onto its clients, that is well-known for its lack of security and its outdated webpage rendering engine. We believe that what Netzero is doing is very detrimental to its clients, but the internet as well. If Internet Explorer really has to be used to dial into the internet, and the user doesn't want to touch Internet Explorer, then at least stop shoving Internet Explorer in the user's face after they're dialed in: there's no need for it, and it really should stop in order to benefit all those who are involved. We're very sure that there is an alternative method to dialing into the internet without having to reset the users' default browser to Internet Explorer and shoving it in their face if they don't want to use Internet Explorer.

By trying to force your clients to use the browser that YOU choose, you are making many of them sick, and may end up losing MANY clients in the future because you are trying to dictate how the clients surf the Internet.

We wish for Netzero.net to stop setting Internet Explorer as the default browser; in fact, we for Netzero to stop setting ANY clients' default browser, and allow the client to MAKE THEIR OWN DECISION about which browser they want to surf with, and set as a default browser.

980 Signatures

  • Richard Acosta
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No, never.
  • Travis Lewis
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • Harbornet
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • no
  • LUESHI
    • Comments
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    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • LUE
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • LUE
  • Dragonel
    • Comments
    • Up yours netzero!
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • RoadRunner
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No, never. Not if it was the best ISP in teh world.
  • Anthony Savage
    • Comments
    • Mozilla Firefox is a masterpiece.
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • Verizon Wireless
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • Yes.
  • NlGGER
    • Comments
    • WTF NlGGER, ME AND THE HOMIES ARE GONNA BUST A CAP IN YOUR KRACKER ASS!
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • WTF NlGGER
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • WHAT NlGGER?
  • Simon Guerrero
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No
  • Mystic
    • Comments
    • I don't use NetZero, but IE sucks.
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • Roadrunner
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • Hell no
  • WHOAMG
    • Comments
    • IN AD 2101, WAR WAS BEGINNING
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • WHAT HAPPEN
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • DFDFA
  • Richard Downey
    • Comments
    • IF netzero does not allow the use of Firefox it will dramaticly reduce the amount of customers they get
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • COX.NET High Speed (Cable)
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • NO
  • Andrew Svet
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • 012.net.il
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • Never. I pay my money to one who provide a service, not to one who dictate.
  • Fred Hope
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • Cox Communications
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • no
  • Christopher Lee
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No
  • Chris Ferguson
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • Never.
  • Robert Wiblin
    • Comments
    • Internet Explorer is no fun
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • Internode
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • Never
  • Kris
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • no
  • Francis Lambourne
    • Comments
    • ISPs always make pledges to protect their customers from viruses but then force them to use the most insecure browser around. They need to stop this.
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • Tiscali
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • If I have to.
  • David Forward
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No
  • Rodnei C. Reis
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • SNW - SacraNet Wireless, Brazil
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • NO
  • Randy Sugianto
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No
  • Steven Zakulec
    • Comments
    • Choice should always be available
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No!
  • John Griepentrog
    • Comments
    • Users should be allowed to choose
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • Charter
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No
  • Scott Halstvedt
    • Comments
    • Go Firefox!
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • Never!
  • Jeff Walden
    • Comments
    • I used Netzero at one time, but because of this problem, I turned elsewhere. Netzero, be a good program if you expect me to use you when I'm out of college and need Internet access again!
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • College-provided, but previously Comcast after I switched away from Netzero
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No
  • Andrew Fader
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • Optimum Online
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No
  • Victor Bobier
    • Comments
    • I use Firefox, Using IE is Crazy, In the 50's they would have said It was Un-American to use IE If They'd known about IE and It's flaws
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • Verizon
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No way, IE has no security & the Pop-up blocker is for show and doesn't work
  • brent deir
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • not netzero
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • as i use firefox exclusively, i would not use an isp that attempts to force clients to use IE.
  • Josh W.
    • Comments
    • Forcing IE is absurd.
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • Iowa State University
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • Unlikely.
  • Mathias
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No.
  • bart
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • ugent
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • FireFox
  • Trekkie101
    • Comments
    • ISP should not have this right, My isp forces this aswell but im getting further then i see this is, Good luck!
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • Tiscali UK
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • I am, but complaining against it.
  • mike cataro
    • Comments
    • This issue was one of the reasons i left netzero years back
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • Optimum Online
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No, and that had almost as much reason as speed as to why i went to my cable connection provider
  • Andrew Pattison
    • Comments
    • Forcing customers to use one browser is anti-competitive
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • PlusNet
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No, absolutely not.
  • Christopher Locklear
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • Charter High-Speed [switching to Road Runner in three weeks due to moving]
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No!
  • Cйdric
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • not at all
  • gerard majax
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • DEFINITELY NOT.
  • Craig Innes
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • no
  • Bjoey
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • no
  • Michael Gilly
    • Comments
    • Internet Explorer has a very outdated core system.
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • CharterTN
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No!
  • David Naylor
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No
  • Jesse
    • Comments
    • Microsoft Fanboys...
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • Optimum Online
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • Never!
  • Chris Morbitzer
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • NO!
  • Drew Schleck
    • Comments
    • Don't force a browser on me! I don't even care if you force Firefox on me. Just don't.
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • Nope.
  • Charlie Friezo
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • FireFox
  • Bшrge A. Roum
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • NO!
  • Craig
    • Comments
    • I stay clear of any ISP that requires you to use software to use their service.
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • ntl
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • No I wouldn't. The reason they do it is because it's easier for them. They only have to train their staff for one piece of software.
  • Alan
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • Bell
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • no
  • Amnon
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • NO
  • Reggie Cosens
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • no
  • jim
    • Your Internet Service Provider
    • NTL
    • Would you use an ISP that tries to force the browser of their choice, on you?
    • NO