Comments on: Microsoft Tells Its Rude IE8 Campaign To “Get Lost” http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:23:42 -0800 hourly 1 By: Microsoft’s ‘Ten Grand’ Competition Ends, Was Actually Pretty Clever | Tech Daily http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2968622 Microsoft’s ‘Ten Grand’ Competition Ends, Was Actually Pretty Clever | Tech Daily Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:26:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2968622 [...] and visitors of the campaign website as it was launched initially told users of other browsers to ‘get lost’ in rather rude way, which led to a Mozilla developer setting up a parodying website in response [...] [...] and visitors of the campaign website as it was launched initially told users of other browsers to ‘get lost’ in rather rude way, which led to a Mozilla developer setting up a parodying website in response [...]

]]> By: Microsoft’s ‘Ten Grand’ Competition Ends, Was Actually Pretty Clever | Techdare http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2968605 Microsoft’s ‘Ten Grand’ Competition Ends, Was Actually Pretty Clever | Techdare Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:10:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2968605 [...] and visitors of the campaign website as it was launched initially told users of other browsers to ‘get lost’ in rather rude way, which led to a Mozilla developer setting up a parodying website in response [...] [...] and visitors of the campaign website as it was launched initially told users of other browsers to ‘get lost’ in rather rude way, which led to a Mozilla developer setting up a parodying website in response [...]

]]> By: Microsoft’s ‘Ten Grand’ Competition Ends, Was Actually Pretty Clever | Cellphone Ultra http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2968602 Microsoft’s ‘Ten Grand’ Competition Ends, Was Actually Pretty Clever | Cellphone Ultra Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:04:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2968602 [...] and visitors of the campaign website as it was launched initially told users of other browsers to ‘get lost’ in rather impolite way, which led to a Mozilla developer setting up a parodying website in response [...] [...] and visitors of the campaign website as it was launched initially told users of other browsers to ‘get lost’ in rather impolite way, which led to a Mozilla developer setting up a parodying website in response [...]

]]> By: Microsoft’s ‘Ten Grand’ Competition Ends, Was Actually Pretty Clever | Newsfed - Aggregate local and tech stories with related videos and tweets! http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2968600 Microsoft’s ‘Ten Grand’ Competition Ends, Was Actually Pretty Clever | Newsfed - Aggregate local and tech stories with related videos and tweets! Sun, 06 Sep 2009 11:01:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2968600 [...] and visitors of the campaign website as it was launched initially told users of other browsers to ‘get lost’ in rather rude way, which led to a Mozilla developer setting up a parodying website in response [...] [...] and visitors of the campaign website as it was launched initially told users of other browsers to ‘get lost’ in rather rude way, which led to a Mozilla developer setting up a parodying website in response [...]

]]> By: Microsoft’s ‘Ten Grand’ Competition Ends, Was Actually Pretty Clever | ScooperNews.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2968593 Microsoft’s ‘Ten Grand’ Competition Ends, Was Actually Pretty Clever | ScooperNews.com Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:48:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2968593 [...] and visitors of the campaign website as it was launched initially told users of other browsers to ‘get lost’ in rather rude way, which led to a Mozilla developer setting up a parodying website in response [...] [...] and visitors of the campaign website as it was launched initially told users of other browsers to ‘get lost’ in rather rude way, which led to a Mozilla developer setting up a parodying website in response [...]

]]> By: Microsoft’s ‘Ten Grand’ Competition Ends, Was Actually Pretty Clever http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2968580 Microsoft’s ‘Ten Grand’ Competition Ends, Was Actually Pretty Clever Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:31:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2968580 [...] and visitors of the campaign website as it was launched initially told users of other browsers to ‘get lost’ in rather rude way, which led to a Mozilla developer setting up a parodying website in response [...] [...] and visitors of the campaign website as it was launched initially told users of other browsers to ‘get lost’ in rather rude way, which led to a Mozilla developer setting up a parodying website in response [...]

]]> By: Microsoft drives nails in its own coffin | A Slice of Life http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2818758 Microsoft drives nails in its own coffin | A Slice of Life Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:14:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2818758 [...] Microsoft Tells Its Rude IE8 Campaign To “Get Lost” (techcrunch.com) [...] [...] Microsoft Tells Its Rude IE8 Campaign To “Get Lost” (techcrunch.com) [...]

]]> By: MikeZ http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2818669 MikeZ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:13:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2818669 "I believe the official description that the language was “in context”. Let’s remember, this came from Australia. Attitudes are different there, they ran a tourism campaign that asked “Where the bloody hell are you?” - causing controversy in other countries." Yes, sensibilities here ARE different. You can call someone a `bloody idiot' and chances are they'll shout the next round. But tell someone to `get lost' and you'll be lucky to avoid a punch in the face, even amongst friends. And they quite clearly told the majority of internet users (i.e. those not using ie8) to get lost! “I believe the official description that the language was “in context”. Let’s remember, this came from Australia. Attitudes are different there, they ran a tourism campaign that asked “Where the bloody hell are you?” – causing controversy in other countries.”

Yes, sensibilities here ARE different. You can call someone a `bloody idiot’ and chances are they’ll shout the next round. But tell someone to `get lost’ and you’ll be lucky to avoid a punch in the face, even amongst friends.

And they quite clearly told the majority of internet users (i.e. those not using ie8) to get lost!

]]> By: Alex Leonard http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2813572 Alex Leonard Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:14:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2813572 It seems a remarkable number of articles about this have neglected to mention the Australian residents only thing. MG Siegler can save some time by not bothering to search using any browser as he'd only be wasting his time. It seems a remarkable number of articles about this have neglected to mention the Australian residents only thing. MG Siegler can save some time by not bothering to search using any browser as he’d only be wasting his time.

]]> By: Web Page Design For You » Blog Archive » Microsoft Australia re-words Ten Grand is Buried Here page, more LOLs ensue http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2813431 Web Page Design For You » Blog Archive » Microsoft Australia re-words Ten Grand is Buried Here page, more LOLs ensue Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:46:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2813431 [...] at you, Microsoft Australia. I just thought your implication was kind of funny.You know, funny like TechCrunch calling IStartedSomething a "Microsoft Blog." Last time I checked, our pal Long Zheng was looking [...] [...] at you, Microsoft Australia. I just thought your implication was kind of funny.You know, funny like TechCrunch calling IStartedSomething a “Microsoft Blog.” Last time I checked, our pal Long Zheng was looking [...]

]]> By: led panel http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2813047 led panel Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:26:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2813047 IE8 Don't try it before . IE8 Don’t try it before .

]]> By: nick http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2812650 nick Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:35:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2812650 you mean, like apple, google? you mean, like apple, google?

]]> By: Microsoft Australia re-words Ten Grand is Buried Here page, more LOLs ensue | Techno Portal http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2812372 Microsoft Australia re-words Ten Grand is Buried Here page, more LOLs ensue | Techno Portal Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:31:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2812372 [...] know, funny like TechCrunch calling IStartedSomething a “Microsoft Blog.” Last time I checked, our pal Long Zheng [...] [...] know, funny like TechCrunch calling IStartedSomething a “Microsoft Blog.” Last time I checked, our pal Long Zheng [...]

]]> By: Microsoft Australia re-words Ten Grand is Buried Here page, more LOLs ensue | Techno Portal http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2812371 Microsoft Australia re-words Ten Grand is Buried Here page, more LOLs ensue | Techno Portal Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:31:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2812371 [...] know, funny like TechCrunch calling IStartedSomething a “Microsoft Blog.” Last time I checked, our pal Long Zheng [...] [...] know, funny like TechCrunch calling IStartedSomething a “Microsoft Blog.” Last time I checked, our pal Long Zheng [...]

]]> By: Lachlan http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2812241 Lachlan Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:11:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2812241 @ Judson Collier I hadn't seen that page, but it's disingenuous at best and outright lies at worst. Bizarre how a discussion about Microsoft always brings out anti-Apple comments - what's with that? Live and let live. Use what you are comfortable with and be happy - remember that without competition the market would stagnate. @ Judson Collier

I hadn’t seen that page, but it’s disingenuous at best and outright lies at worst.

Bizarre how a discussion about Microsoft always brings out anti-Apple comments – what’s with that?

Live and let live. Use what you are comfortable with and be happy – remember that without competition the market would stagnate.

]]> By: Joei http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2812189 Joei Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:04:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2812189 Ah but that is probably what *they* want you to think! Ah but that is probably what *they* want you to think!

]]> By: Joei http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2812188 Joei Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:04:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2812188 Ah but that is probably what *they* want you to think! Ah but that is probably what *they* want you to think!

]]> By: <fb:name linked="false" useyou="false" uid="718648125">Sidian Jones</fb:name> http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2812000 Sidian Jones Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:28:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2812000 Could Microsoft possibly have a worse reputation? Could Microsoft possibly have a worse reputation?

]]> By: NonMSEmployee http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2811998 NonMSEmployee Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:22:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2811998 MG and his articles are all about apple, iphone and facebook...he can be good marketing person for them !! haah... MG and his articles are all about apple, iphone and facebook…he can be good marketing person for them !! haah…

]]> By: Mathew Carpenter http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2811968 Mathew Carpenter Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:36:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2811968 3,500 followers is not a lot. I bet they were hoping for a bigger response. 3,500 followers is not a lot. I bet they were hoping for a bigger response.

]]> By: Jason http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2811921 Jason Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:51:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2811921 They have 3500 Twitter followers for the campaign!!!! I think this is probably going the way MS wants it to :p and we have all been sucked in They have 3500 Twitter followers for the campaign!!!!

I think this is probably going the way MS wants it to :p and we have all been sucked in

]]> By: Jose Fajardo http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2811755 Jose Fajardo Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:17:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2811755 It's insane the hatred comments comming from alot of you guys/gals. MS have the right to dictate any condition they want for there campaign, any that is that doesnt violate discrimination laws. And last i checked browser use wasnt in that list. Go upgrade yourselves to the new iPhone 3.0 and leave the bikering at home! Peach and out! It’s insane the hatred comments comming from alot of you guys/gals.

MS have the right to dictate any condition they want for there campaign, any that is that doesnt violate discrimination laws. And last i checked browser use wasnt in that list.

Go upgrade yourselves to the new iPhone 3.0 and leave the bikering at home!

Peach and out!

]]> By: Alex http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2811711 Alex Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:55:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2811711 Seriously Mg articles are getting so annoying. They are mostly not interesting and really annoying to read cause too much opinionated/biased Seriously Mg articles are getting so annoying. They are mostly not interesting and really annoying to read cause too much opinionated/biased

]]> By: Matthew B. Howell http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2811697 Matthew B. Howell Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:45:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2811697 I've said it before and I'll say it again: Does it really matter who makes the better browser, the better computer, or the better software? Whether you prefer to use a Mac or a Windows machine, it's ultimately your choice to make and no one else's. Why do users of one OS continue to degrade users of another OS? To me, it's a completely pointless debate that will never be resolved, simply because the hardcore OS users of one system will never agree with the hardcore OS users of a different system - It's exactly like a religious war. I, for one, and becoming quite tired of all the bickering. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:

Does it really matter who makes the better browser, the better computer, or the better software? Whether you prefer to use a Mac or a Windows machine, it’s ultimately your choice to make and no one else’s. Why do users of one OS continue to degrade users of another OS? To me, it’s a completely pointless debate that will never be resolved, simply because the hardcore OS users of one system will never agree with the hardcore OS users of a different system – It’s exactly like a religious war.

I, for one, and becoming quite tired of all the bickering.

]]> By: Lee http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/19/microsoft-tells-its-ie8-campaign-to-get-lost/comment-page-1/#comment-2811663 Lee Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:10:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=74725#comment-2811663 Oh wow, yeah....that's quite the gaff. Long probably thinks it's pretty funny though :) Oh wow, yeah….that’s quite the gaff.

Long probably thinks it’s pretty funny though :)

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