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Amy Winehouse and Microsoft.

PostPosted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:43 pm
by The Cookie Monster
I'm surprised no one posted about her death.
Though a druggie she was really talented, and my prayers are with her family.

But that isn't what this post is about.
Microsoft has apologised after being accused by Amy Winehouse fans of trying to make money from her death.

It's after Xbox360's official Twitter account, tweetbox360, posted a message urging people to pay tribute to the star by using Microsoft's online store to buy her album.

It read "remember Amy Winehouse by downloading the ground-breaking 'Back to Black' over at Zune".

One response came from Simacco: "Talk about cashing in on someone's death!"
'Crass' and 'vile'

Another, from iamjovic, said: "It's very insensitive and whoever had the idea of tweeting it had no taste."

Following other replies from fans which labelled the post "crass" and "vile" Microsoft was quick to say sorry.

"Apologies to everyone if our earlier Amy Winehouse download tweet seemed purely commercially motivated.

"Far from the case we assure you."

After the initial apology Microsoft went even further to try to appease Amy's fans.

There was another post shortly after the apology tweeting: "With Amy W's passing, the world has lost a huge talent.

"Our thoughts are with Amy's family and friends at this very sad time."

Source - CNN.

Now that was somehow hilarious.

Re: Amy Winehouse and Microsoft.

PostPosted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:16 am
by ace
Huh....interesting.

Re: Amy Winehouse and Microsoft.

PostPosted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 11:03 pm
by crait
Wow, I'm not really a fan of her, but I can totally understand why people were offended by it.

Re: Amy Winehouse and Microsoft.

PostPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:21 pm
by Kanadier
Lol, just another example of a large corporation trying to make a quick buck, and think about it: even after they were caught, they tried to make everyone happy in order to retain customers. Everything they do is about the $$$, just remember that. Lol

Re: Amy Winehouse and Microsoft.

PostPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:25 pm
by TheTyler0013
I am sorry but thats hilarious lol.

Re: Amy Winehouse and Microsoft.

PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 10:43 am
by Toxxxy
Its sad, but it is the truth. I remember when Ronnie James Dio passed and his songs became 1.50$ on the iTunes store.

Re: Amy Winehouse and Microsoft.

PostPosted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:18 pm
by DarkPacMan77
Is it bad that I don't see anything wrong with this? I mean, that is a good way to remember an artist that you like (if you do), and yeah, its coming from a multibillion dollar company... they're PROBABLY trying to make money with ANYTHING they do... just saying.

If they release a new Windows that's really good, does that mean they'd be capitalizing on Steve Jobs' death?

-DarkPacMan77-

Re: Amy Winehouse and Microsoft.

PostPosted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 1:11 pm
by irishdragon85
as much as i love the God Ronnie James Dio i still pirate the songs by downloading them without paying for em. :P

Re: Amy Winehouse and Microsoft.

PostPosted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:31 pm
by Kanadier
DarkPacMan77 wrote:Is it bad that I don't see anything wrong with this? I mean, that is a good way to remember an artist that you like (if you do), and yeah, its coming from a multibillion dollar company... they're PROBABLY trying to make money with ANYTHING they do... just saying.

If they release a new Windows that's really good, does that mean they'd be capitalizing on Steve Jobs' death?

-DarkPacMan77-


No, but if mac said "To honor Steve's death, we're selling ipods 10% percent off at your local best buy! Check it out today!"

Re: Amy Winehouse and Microsoft.

PostPosted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:52 am
by Puncharger
DarkPacMan77 wrote:Is it bad that I don't see anything wrong with this? I mean, that is a good way to remember an artist that you like (if you do), and yeah, its coming from a multibillion dollar company... they're PROBABLY trying to make money with ANYTHING they do... just saying.

If they release a new Windows that's really good, does that mean they'd be capitalizing on Steve Jobs' death?

-DarkPacMan77-


I really don't see anything wrong with it either..
They obviously didn't want her to die, but what are they gonna say?

Go buy her music on Itunes?

Don't blame em

Re: Amy Winehouse and Microsoft.

PostPosted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:27 am
by The Cookie Monster
Puncharger wrote:
DarkPacMan77 wrote:Is it bad that I don't see anything wrong with this? I mean, that is a good way to remember an artist that you like (if you do), and yeah, its coming from a multibillion dollar company... they're PROBABLY trying to make money with ANYTHING they do... just saying.

If they release a new Windows that's really good, does that mean they'd be capitalizing on Steve Jobs' death?

-DarkPacMan77-


I really don't see anything wrong with it either..
They obviously didn't want her to die, but what are they gonna say?

Go buy her music on Itunes?

Don't blame em


Well they should have just said their condolences and then maybe after a while "adverstised".