Is download.cnet.com Safe?

According to uBlock as a example from many other instances there is this to consider about cnet.com: ''uBlock Origin has prevented the following page from loading: http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Free-Antivirus-2016/3000-2239_4-10019223.... Because of the following filter ||download.cnet.com^$document'' Seems a bit dodgy really.

The home page of the software I wanted pointed to CNet. Argh. What to do? The "Download" button did NOT say "Installer Enabled", which was a good sign, but my trust level of CNet's download site is pretty low -- however, I verified the hash of the file against the hash published on the software's home page, and they matched. No <expletive deleted> Ask toolbar, or any other such crap seen post-install. Still, I'd prefer not to get anything from CNet's download site.

I read the article on Cnet and d/l DIVX program, but it never installed because I refused to accept their third party softwares. In the meanwhile, Cnet d/l without my permission a third party virus software call 360 degree. I am done with Cnet and will NEVER click their website.. They are going on my blacklist. BTW, the setup in my programs will not uninstall.

***** Detection ratio: 2 / 61 Web site category > Dr.Web not recommended site http://quttera.com/detailed_report/download.cnet.com Potentially Suspicious files: 6 Blacklisted: Yes http://sitecheck.sucuri.net/results/download.cnet.com Status: Site Potentially Harmful. Immediate Action is Required. Web Trust: Blacklisted (10 Blacklists Checked): Indicates that a major security company (such as Google, McAfee, Norton, etc) is blocking access to your website for security reasons. Please see our recommendation below to fix this issue and restore your traffic. was good now try to get you install spyware best to stay a way ***** wraps downloads in bloatware, lies about motivations and is spyware htxxtp://download.cnet.com/PC-Cleaner/3000-2086_4-10201320.html ***** ***** htxxtp://www.pc-cleaners.com/PC_Cleaner_Pro.exe 8C40D0EBE15F3B0391363CCC1B374CFD ***** US W32/Damaged_File.gen!Eldorado ***** MMT - Sites engaged in the use of misleading marketing tactics (free removal tool when infact it's a free scan only) ***** Alternate Business Names PC Cleaner, Inc.PC Cleaner ProP C Cleaner, Inc. *****

Do as many rogue downloads websites , ie to change the installers of programs hosted in their site to add crap all kinds (especially adware, toolbars or spyware). Not content with this dishonest, it forces us, but AFTER you put personal opinion on the quality of a program, include in this website, linking to another account such as Facebook to publish the notice!