How do you know these people aren't responsible for the fire themselves? How do you know they aren't going after one of the richest corporations on the planet just because they have deep pockets and gambled that they would rather avoid the negative PR and just settle for a good amount that is chump change to Microsoft.
And you are ready to send these people money. How about waiting until the verdict comes down, eh?
Their child died in the fire. If you had children, you'd know it's not about the money - they're angry and they have every right to be. If it were my child and I saw your posting, I'd add you to my list of people who have something coming to them...
I never said they did not suffer a loss or staged the fire. I was commenting on Cronick's rush to judgment. Believe it or not, occasionally, parents are responsible for their own children's death, even if their claim is against "the most evil and vindictive litigators in human history."
I despise M$ but we have no facts about the case, what caused the fire, or the details of the petition. If it was reckless behavior from the parents, then the suit should be dismissed. If the X-Box was defective and caused a short and fire, then M$ needs to cough up the dough. This isn't an emotional issue, this is court, it SHOULD be emotionless. Hopefully the the family isn't playing the "pity" card.
From what I've seen on this site, users get voted down when they make pointless or uninformed comments (take yours for example). So far I haven't seen one informed Microsoft bashing comment here. Virtually every one of them seem to jump the gun and and think Microsoft is totally at fault when they have no idea what the actual facts are. Virtually every one of them fail to click on the link in the story itself and read the ORIGINAL story which paints a very different picture. Read the story, be informed then your comment might get voted up.
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This story makes me want to donate money to help the family.
Engadget: Let us know where we can donate $5, $10, even $15 to help these guys fight the most evil and vindictive litigators in human history.
Seriously.......
How do you know these people aren't responsible for the fire themselves? How do you know they aren't going after one of the richest corporations on the planet just because they have deep pockets and gambled that they would rather avoid the negative PR and just settle for a good amount that is chump change to Microsoft.
And you are ready to send these people money. How about waiting until the verdict comes down, eh?
Chris -
Their child died in the fire. If you had children, you'd know it's not about the money - they're angry and they have every right to be. If it were my child and I saw your posting, I'd add you to my list of people who have something coming to them...
Considering Microsoft is the defendant in this case, calling them "vindictive litigators" is completely out of line. The litigation is against them.
Also, just because they've suffered a tragedy doesn't mean they're entitled to anything. How do you know it's not about the money, Mike?
Mike -
I never said they did not suffer a loss or staged the fire. I was commenting on Cronick's rush to judgment. Believe it or not, occasionally, parents are responsible for their own children's death, even if their claim is against "the most evil and vindictive litigators in human history."
@ Cronick
I don't think Microsoft needs any of our money to fight these guys.
I despise M$ but we have no facts about the case, what caused the fire, or the details of the petition. If it was reckless behavior from the parents, then the suit should be dismissed. If the X-Box was defective and caused a short and fire, then M$ needs to cough up the dough. This isn't an emotional issue, this is court, it SHOULD be emotionless. Hopefully the the family isn't playing the "pity" card.
im with joe on this one. talk about being vindictive.
Why are all of the intelligent posts bashing Microsoft soft ranked lowest? Msoft Minions on the attack?
You're too obvious guys... throttle it down a skosh m'kay?
@Mike Klein
From what I've seen on this site, users get voted down when they make pointless or uninformed comments (take yours for example). So far I haven't seen one informed Microsoft bashing comment here. Virtually every one of them seem to jump the gun and and think Microsoft is totally at fault when they have no idea what the actual facts are. Virtually every one of them fail to click on the link in the story itself and read the ORIGINAL story which paints a very different picture. Read the story, be informed then your comment might get voted up.