No argument from me. All ad based proggies use some type of tracking and / or pop-ups. That's cost of them providing something for free and us accepting it.
In all of my online investigations, this is one of the most common complaints. It amazes me at the perception that we pay to get online so everything else online should be free. Telling people that they are asking for it everytime they try to get something for nothing just infuriates them. Yes, there is an online privacy problem and I HATE spam. The only way to deal with it is to not fall for the free gimick.. And don't be surprized at what you get if you do..

As for the Weather Bug... I just haven't the complaints on it like do the others.