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Microsoft's Video Site 'Soapbox' Disappointing

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the learn-from-the-tube dept.

nieske writes "CNet reviews Microsoft's new video site, Soapbox. Though browsing and uploading is easy, CNet isn't very enthusiastic about the beta, mostly blaming this on the fact that Soapbox has nothing more to offer than other video sites. From the article: 'It's a slightly better sharing service than YouTube in some small technical ways, but it doesn't help users make money from their content like Revver does; it doesn't have granular privacy controls like Vox; it won't post directly into blogs for you like VideoEgg; and it won't show videos from other networks like Yahoo Video. Given Microsoft's position in the video sharing market (dead last), I expected a more aggressive product.'"

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  1. First Post by etrnlconundrm · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Initiation FTW BNAA Foreva Anime SUX

  2. Gayness abounds by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I am gay, so I can say that I've not only seen but done a lot of incredibly gay things in my time. However, none of those even approaches the utter gayness of the video that MS displays on the front page of Soapboax. Go check it out for a laugh.

  3. Shock! by chrisbeach · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    "Shock! - New Microsoft Product Criticised on Slashdot.org"

  4. This is the right time for... by El+Lobo · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    the jelousy in Slashdot. Come on, dogs, show me your OWN video service and if it is better, then talk.

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    It's time to realise that Abble's products are the biggest abomination these days. Just say NO to the dumb iAbble way!!
  5. Re:A better idea for the Home page... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Can't beat this - http://tinyurl.com/eto7d