You know it's really not paranoia to acknowledge that tracking cookies are an invasion of our privacy. Just because there are so many entities out there that are tracking our purchases, habits, web activity, etc. doesn't mean that we should roll over and acquiesce to them. When I corresponded with Jagex they admitted that they used the tracking cookie in relation to rule breakers only - but good intention is not enough when it comes to our civil liberties. If you think this is a trivial matter you have only to look at the current US Government's activities and their unwarranted surveillance of the US population (and since most of the Worlds internet traffic is routed through the US this applies to everybody). So at what point do you want to draw the line and start living and working towards a world based on respect and trust? Why not start small and start here.... I think it is reasonable and fair to expect that we should be able to play the game honestly and with honor. By not being up front about the use of tracking cookies Jagex is not being honest. By their presumption of the need to spy on us they bring dishonor to the game.