MSN Groups to remove calendar feature for non-members
Posted by Steven Parker on 16 July 2003 - 10:41 · 23 comments & 544 views
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#1 Posted by mr_da3m0n on 16 Jul 2003 - 11:19
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To provide better service and usability, MSN Groups will begin using a subscription-based MSN Calendar in place of the current one.
In order to suck more money from you, MSN Groups will restrict a feature to people who pay to give you the illusion that you don't have to pay.
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#2 Posted by Quick Reply on 16 Jul 2003 - 12:12
- eh neobond, you might want to check the neowin group calander before this is embedded into the calendar forever
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#3 Posted by startechstudios on 16 Jul 2003 - 12:28
- why does everything have to be free?
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#4 Posted by Rockett15 on 16 Jul 2003 - 12:44
- See, the calendar feature in msn groups is much like that in Outlook: we can't have people not splashing out money on Micro$oft Office now can we?
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#5 Posted by Nodiaque on 16 Jul 2003 - 13:17
- hmmm... this news is quite very old...
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#5.3 Posted by Neobond on 16 Jul 2003 - 14:52
QUOTE For clarity we show zero tolerance for spam, advertising, useless and off topic comments, raising post count
So something that doesnt come into effect for 3 weeks is old? I think he saw my original post when Microsoft announced it in April, this however is as it reads. An announcement released today. so if anyone is being a retard here its Nodiaque's original post that is against our ruleset.
Seeing as you are confused at this I decided to explain in detail.
FYI because you brought this further to my attention the poster has now been warned so you can see your post wasn't in vain.
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#5.4 Posted by mr_da3m0n on 16 Jul 2003 - 15:14
- You have a point, but there's no need in calling him a retard, that's kinda harsh...
Just stating my opinion. -
#5.6 Posted by shockz on 16 Jul 2003 - 16:22
I'm suprised he's not calling you a retard.QUOTE You have a point, but there's no need in calling him a retard, that's kinda harsh...
Just stating my opinion.
Its their site.. and I agree with him. If somebody acts a fool then he should get whats comming for him.-
#5.7 Posted by mr_da3m0n on 16 Jul 2003 - 18:28
- Well, raptorized.com is my website and I don't call my users retards...
If I do, it's only jokingly... I mean, we're still human beings right? I'm not saying I disagree with his point, I'm just not too fond of the way he expressed it, that's all. -
#5.8 Posted by Neobond on 16 Jul 2003 - 18:33
QUOTE (#5.7) Well, raptorized.com is my website and I don't call my users retards...
If I do, it's only jokingly... I mean, we're still human beings right? I'm not saying I disagree with his point, I'm just not too fond of the way he expressed it, that's all.
well maybe thats the difference between you and me, I recognise sarcasm when I see it.-
#5.9 Posted by Nodiaque on 18 Jul 2003 - 16:24
QUOTE (#1.2) hmmm... your comment is quite retarded...
hmmm... and this is not against the rules? sorry but it's in the same category of spam so your not better then me.-
#5.10 Posted by Nodiaque on 18 Jul 2003 - 16:33
- ya, but I received like 20 emails by hotmail from m$ stating that for about 6 months, since february or march, I don't really recall which one so this is a really old news and I don't see why you are saying that in pm:
QUOTE If you had read the article throughout you would see and understand that this announcement was made today
It's a shame that I didn't save those junk email from m$ since I don't really care about keeping them, but it seems that I will start to do it. -
#5.11 Posted by mr_da3m0n on 18 Jul 2003 - 19:05
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well maybe thats the difference between you and me, I recognise sarcasm when I see it.
Maybe the difference between you and me is that i'm not being anal about it.
SEE! That was sarcasm!
But still offensive. That was my point. Look, I have nothing against you Neobond
I just think that was not really nice. You could just have PM-ed him about it or replied something among the lines of "That annoucement was made today, read the article carefully, it only makes sense to talk about it."
But then again, who am I to say this... it's your website after all, you decide how you manage stuffs, I was merely stating my opinion
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#6 Posted by TheDeputy on 16 Jul 2003 - 13:39
- Well someone's gotta make money, although I highly doubt they are going to make HUGE profits from charging for this calendar. Like really!
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#7 Posted by cesardrgn on 16 Jul 2003 - 14:53
- I don't use that feature anyways...
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#7.1 Posted by TheDeputy on 16 Jul 2003 - 16:31
- Good point how many people use that anyway? With programs such as outlook who really needs this?
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#8 Posted by Mr. Black on 16 Jul 2003 - 17:06
- I swear if they keep this up there will be no features left for someone who can't afford their "Premium" Service. It's Bullsh1t - they make enough money as it is. They can support what little free services they have left.

FUK YOU MICROSOFT!
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#8.1 Posted by JaggedFlame on 16 Jul 2003 - 17:41
QUOTE they make enough money as it is.
No, they don't, genius. In fact, had you bothered to take two minutes to research, you might have found out that they're losing a lot of money on MSN and Hotmail. $97 million, as a matter of fact.
Swear at them all you want. It just makes you look even stupider.
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