[trustfundbaby]

> I think it is time that companies reach a point in their understanding of users' reaction to the bait & switch.

For real. This always reminds me of the dude who tries to be friends with the girl so he can eventually date her, instead of simply asking her out, and risking the 'No' like a man.

Slimy.

[matwood]

It's also the wrong way to go about because once you end up on the friends ladder it's almost impossible to cross the abyss. ;)

http://www.laddertheory.com/ladderconstruction.htm