Is sourceforge.net Safe?

Sourceforge has started packaging malware and PUPs with apps listed there. The GIMP owners removed their software from Sourceforge, but it replaced it with a package stuffed full of malware along with the program. Very dodgy, and getting a bad rep very quickly.

SourceForge is like any other downloads site I've been to: Some downloads are good, some are BAD. I don't generally use it too often, but when I do, I make sure look at the installers pretty damn closely. If you don't do that, it's not just the site you should blame... it's your ability to rush through things. However, I should note this: if they have been bundling shittty adware or malware, I'm sorry for giving this a generally good rating. I'm seriously sick of this trend where download sites like CNET begin to think they need MORE money, so they start bundling adware, and/or malware. It's a sad, sad, destructive trend that needs to die as fast as it started, and it's even worse that it refuses to die. SITE OWNERS TAKE NOTE OF THIS: Do not bundle malware and/or adware or any other malicious programs with the programs on your website! It will ruin your site and nobody will trust you. On the other hand, if you are like Soft32, and enjoy the sheer joy of fucking people's time, money, and/or computers GO FUCK YOURSELF.

Very dangerous site.....do not download anything from here. see https://t.co/ShKGS5ngHo for more details. It appears that +SourceForge took over the control of the 'GIMP for Windows' account and is now distributing an ads-enabled installer of GIMP. They also locked out original owner of the account, Jernej Simončič, who has been building the Windows versions of GIMP for our project for years. So far they haven't replied to provide explanations. Therefore, we remind you again that GIMP only provides builds for WIndows via its official Downloads page.