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Xbox Live Disallows Linux, Unix As Keywords
shafty023 writes "The Xbox Live online service disallows screen names like LINUXRULES, L I N U X, and other variations of these kinds. Other bloggers are reporting that variants of 'Unix' also result in the message: 'Your motto contains inappropriate language. Please try again.'" If this is an extension of Microsoft's anti-Linux campaign, perhaps it's time they gave it up.
But doesn't XBOX Live prevent users from using any trademarked terms when making a username?
If this is not the case, then my apologies.
If it is (and I think it is), then kdawson, you really need to give this up already. You are fast becoming notorious for posting complete non-stories, especially when the subject is Microsoft.
- Scott
I would guess "Microsoft" is banned to prevent phishing scams where someone pretends to be from MS
perhaps it's time they gave it up
But perhaps its also time that the people writing these headers realize that a) Xbox Live is a private network, and as such, they can set their own rules, b) Microsoft may have a policy against trademarks in names (I don't use Xbox Live, so I don't know their rules), and finally c) Microsoft is in competition with Linux, and is not going to publish or permit anything that is pro-Linux.
Its like you people expect Microsoft to advertise with a slogan like "Linux is better, but buy our stuff anyway". You're probably also waiting for American car manufacturers to come up with the slogan "Our cars suck, but buy American!"
Grow up, people, that's how capitalism works. Build your own game network (at your own expense) and you can set the rules.
I want a new quote. One that won't spill. One that don't cost too much. Or come in a pill.
As I already replied in this news post, I think they try to prevent any trademarked terms from being used in Gamertags.
This is another non-story, as is the case with most of kdawson's Microsoft related posts.
- Scott
kdawson was the Slashdot editor that posted this story - you can see his name at the top of the page. He has a tendency to post unsubstantiated FUD about Microsoft, which is ridiculous, given the amount of substantiated issues people have with them.
Seriously - submit a story like "Micro$oft gives babies herpes, says new report", and then have the "report" link go to some drooling teenager speaking in all "leet speak"on the IGN forums, and I predict your story will hit the front page by the top of the hour.
- Scott