[joekrill]

This is a HUGE pet-peeve of mine because I have a habit of selecting text while I'm reading. And I'm definitely not alone. I don't understand why sites continue to do this.

[mailpin]

Your voice is heard. We've removed the highlighting plugin. Sorry for your inconvenience.

[pearjuice]

>I don't understand why sites continue to do this.

The same reason they show advertisements. By installing these plugins they get a share of affiliate income or other louchy schemes.