In defense of offers

Question: Who’s the bad guy in the house? (All together) OFFER WALLS! (Once again) OFFER WALLS! (Didn’t hear ya) OFFER WALLS!

Ok, ok, enough with the chanting. Bashing offers is so popular these days it’s almost a new sport. Can’t blame most of the commentators, it’s tempting, and the whole “scamville” charade just made it even more fun. And why not? Offers can be easily portrayed as devil’s spawn, the portal to mischievous premium billing without your consent, money laundering, call it what you may. It’s so easy to terrify non-technical people that you’re almost inclined to join; and if one can benefit a bit from it (no paid service to rid your computer of scam offers yet? Don’t worry, it’s just around the corner), then why not. So looks like we’re covered. Or are we?