{"id":68,"date":"2006-12-16T21:08:00","date_gmt":"2006-12-17T03:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/idespisemicrosoft.com\/?p=68"},"modified":"2026-01-28T18:32:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T00:32:26","slug":"wga-locks-out-a-beta-tester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.idespisemicrosoft.com\/?p=68","title":{"rendered":"WGA locks out a beta tester"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever wonder why I keep calling Microsoft evil? Here’s<\/a> a classic example. Warning: The blog has some salty language since the man is obviously upset.<\/p>\n

Rob was a beta tester for Microsoft and was an ardent supporter. WGA killed his Vista activation. When he griped about it they called him a thief and deleted his comments from the boards. Then they completely cut him off from all the boards. His passport account has been blocked. Classic Microsoft. <\/p>\n

Here’s a quote from his blog:<\/p>\n

I\u2019m really frustrated by this, and I can\u2019t believe MS is doing it. But this isn\u2019t a life quest for me – at least not until after the Cowboys game is over. Am I disappointed, disgusted, frustrated and even appalled? Yes I am. MS has really done more then let me down today. They\u2019ve embarrassed me for supporting them. They\u2019ve lost some trust I don\u2019t think they can ever regain. They have been evil. They have censored me. They have cut my voice off – ignored my opinions, and basically disposed of me. I won\u2019t forget that anytime soon. Mostly I am sorry for the time and energy I have spend over the last year supporting Vista. I am heart-broken that I spent that time fruitlessly for a company that obviously doesn\u2019t care, doesn\u2019t get it, and could care less if I was a happy customer. I am dismayed that they cut me off without consultation. I am freaked out that they delete my posts. Best one word description for my experience with MS today: disgust. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Look for this to be repeated over and over again when Vista gets to the masses. When WGA decides you are a THIEF, you will be locked out of your machine and you will have no recourse. Another great scam brought to you by the disgusting despicable morally and ethically bankrupt monopoly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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