On 2007-08-21, Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> But they started it. Whaaaaa...
>
> It was a while back while back that Microsoft also patented an advertiser's
> anti-consumer idea that essentially forces viewers to watch and consume ads
> (i.e. be brainwashed). It's this type of thing that needs to be fought because
> along with the similar Big Lie tactic ("Get the Facts" is an example), real
> dangers can be posed. Ads can be harmful. "Get the Facts" is banned in the UK.
> Some other Microsoft ads are banned as well, some of them for their violent
> nature, not just dishonesty.
I'm here to advocate Linux, nothing more nothing less.
While I acknowledge Microsoft and their seedy past, I'm not
on some mission of hate against them.
When asked, I'll gladly chime in but I would much rather discuss
Linux's advantages rather than chew the rag about Microsoft.
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