Typical Microsoft Behavior

Commenters attribute the discussed issue or action to Microsoft's characteristic practices, often sarcastically noting that it's exactly what one would expect from the company. The cluster revolves around dismissing surprises or criticisms by invoking 'it's Microsoft' as an explanation.

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Sample Comments

surfingdino β€’ May 22, 2024 β€’ View on HN

It's Microsoft, what did you expect?

pestatije β€’ Jul 31, 2024 β€’ View on HN

this is Microsoft we are talking...people seem to forget that

wltr β€’ May 6, 2025 β€’ View on HN

Hey, it’s Microsoft, why would you expect otherwise?

Lammy β€’ Aug 1, 2020 β€’ View on HN

"Microsoft is doing it"

tw1984 β€’ Oct 14, 2023 β€’ View on HN

it is microsoft, what you can expect from them.

alg0rith β€’ May 11, 2023 β€’ View on HN

Let's not give Microsoft any more ideas

tacos β€’ Apr 30, 2016 β€’ View on HN

If this Microsoft thing then that Microsoft thing.

chovybizzass β€’ Mar 17, 2021 β€’ View on HN

its microsoft...what do ya expect?

lurkinggrue β€’ Aug 16, 2013 β€’ View on HN

Given this is Microsoft this feels ironic.

hulitu β€’ Aug 14, 2022 β€’ View on HN

Microsoft would like to have a word with you.