Microsoft Employee Ties

Commenters highlight that the article author, involved parties, or commenters are current or former Microsoft employees, often attributing their statements, actions, or behaviors to their Microsoft background in a critical or explanatory manner.

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Sample Comments

rurban Dec 8, 2024 View on HN

He was a Microsoft manager, so this insanity is expected.

Mystery-Machine Jun 25, 2025 View on HN

Interesting that this comes from a Microsoft employee...

blibble Jun 13, 2013 View on HN

comment history and a bit of googling would suggest he's an MS employee...

plaes Dec 18, 2009 View on HN

No wonder why Microsoft sacked him :P

simonw Dec 26, 2010 View on HN

It has quotes from Microsoft employees.

CurtHagenlocher Sep 10, 2011 View on HN

There seem to be quite a few ex-Microsoft people involved.

camus Jun 20, 2013 View on HN

Their own CEO is former MS , that explains a lot.

smichel17 May 11, 2017 View on HN

Know someone who works at Microsoft, can confirm.

briandear Apr 2, 2012 View on HN

Cool shit? Working for Microsoft? I must have missed something.

naIak Nov 7, 2025 View on HN

Guys, I worked at Microsoft. Please pay attention to me or I’ll die.