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Microsoft in web photo racism row
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Microsoft in web photo racism row
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Eeek, link didn't work at first.Originally posted by scooterscot View Post -
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None issue, MS tailored it to the market and Poland does not exactly have a large amount of black people
And am I the only one looks at those images and thinks the US version is the doctored one? US one guys head looks like it was put in by an armature using PhotoshopComment
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Amateur!Originally posted by Not So Wise View PostNone issue, MS tailored it to the market and Poland does not exactly have a large amount of black people
And am I the only one looks at those images and thinks the US version is the doctored one? US one guys head looks like it was put in by an armature using PhotoshopComment
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Originally posted by Not So Wise View PostWoops
*blames fact not had coffee yet*
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We had similar a few years back with Ford(?). People want ads that are relevant to their own nation/culture. Ugandans would not expect an ad with white people either. Beats me why people are so stupidly sensitive.bloggoth
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Come to that, I'd say that a photo full of what are obviously Yanks (spot the shiny suits and grins) isn't really suitable for a British audience.Originally posted by xoggoth View PostWe had similar a few years back with Ford(?). People want ads that are relevant to their own nation/culture. Ugandans would not expect an ad with white people either. Beats me why people are so stupidly sensitive.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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