Unfortunately spyware is big money these days. Face it it's one of the best ways to target the customer like never before except maybe for search engines and double opt-in. If you can use it to go with the surfer's browsing process without disrupting it, you'll make shitloads of money.
Think about nCase (i think) that had a popup right when someone clicked a link on google, using the search term. Talk about power.
And spywares aren't going away, siiiiiir no. Too much money in it, unfortunately.
Where is our beloved Internet headed???
Anyone wanna start a new spyware company?
